SandCity<\/a> is the world\u2019s largest sand sculpture park, showcasing works made from millions of grains of sand.<\/p>\nAs reported by SandCity, this year\u2019s exhibition is themed \u201cAround the World in Sand\u201d, taking visitors on a journey through different countries and cultures using famous landmarks, popular culture characters and recognisable figures from the collective imagination.<\/p>\n
Architectural sculptures <\/p>\n
The park\u2019s creations range from familiar characters to impressive architectural structures, with some sculptures standing five or six metres tall and weighing several dozen tonnes.<\/p>\n
Despite their size, the works are made using sand and water.<\/p>\n
The sand is compacted and left to dry, creating a firm structure that supports intricate details and large sculptures.<\/p>\n
This exhibition lets visitors discover different places and cultural references without leaving Portugal, making it a good option for families and tourists looking for something different to do in the region.<\/p>\n
From a festival to a permanent attraction<\/p>\n
SandCity traces its origins to the International Sand Sculpture Festival, known as FIESA, which began in 2003.<\/p>\n
Initially held in P\u00eara before moving to Lagoa, the event developed into the attraction visitors can explore today. <\/p>\n
This move helped establish a dedicated space for sand sculpture, an art form that transforms a temporary material into elaborate works.<\/p>\n
Opening hours <\/p>\n
From 14 September to 15 November, the park is open daily from 10am to 7pm, with last admission 30 minutes before closing.<\/p>\n
As the attraction is outdoors, opening hours may change in adverse weather conditions.<\/p>\n
Adult tickets for visitors aged 13 to 64 cost \u20ac11.90, while senior admission is \u20ac9.50. <\/p>\n
Children aged six to 12 pay \u20ac5.90, and entry is free for children aged five and under.<\/p>\n
Families can also buy a package for two adults and two children for \u20ac29.90 at the on-site ticket office, and groups of more than 10 people receive a 10 percent discount.<\/p>\n
More to explore<\/p>\n
SandCity offers more than just walking among the artworks. <\/p>\n
Visitors can hire electric buggies to get around the grounds, while rest areas and a snack bar provide places to take a break.<\/p>\n
Other facilities include a souvenir shop, a fish spa and an area where visitors can try creating their own sand sculptures.<\/p>\n
The attraction also welcomes pets and offers more than 300 free parking spaces, making it easier for visitors to plan a car trip.<\/p>\n
SandCity is located at S\u00edtio dos Lombos in Lagoa, alongside the EN125, making it easy to reach for visitors exploring other parts of the Algarve.<\/p>\n
Those hoping to see the exhibition this year have until 15 November to view the sculptures before the current season ends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Visitors still have time to explore one of the Algarve\u2019s most unusual attractions before the 2026 season ends.…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":937543,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[76,354,355,49,48,356,75],"class_list":["post-937542","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-design","tag-entertainment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/937542","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=937542"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/937542\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/937543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=937542"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=937542"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=937542"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}