THE MODERNIST WEEKEND
November 6-7-8/2026
Faro-TAVIRA-OLHAO
portugal
The Algarve has a modernist secret.
For the first time, The Modernist Weekend goes beyond Faro — to Tavira and Olhão.
Three cities. Three days. One architectural story waiting to be told.
In Faro, entire neighbourhoods were shaped by a single visionary architect.
In Tavira, his very first project — a grain silo designed as a graduation thesis — has become Portugal's most ambitious digital art museum.
In Olhão, cubist streets built by fishermen without plans or architects anticipate modernism before modernism had a name.
The Modernist Weekend 2026 follows this story across the Algarve through guided tours, private open houses, an artist's book signing, a tile workshop, and doors that are rarely open.
Five editions in Faro. One story that was always bigger than one city.
6 · 7 · 8 November 2026 · Faro · Tavira · Olhão
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What the participants experienced :
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Explored Faro's Modernist treasures on intimate tours.
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Discovered the history and significance of Modernist architecture.
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Engaged with international artists and acquired stunning artworks.
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Connected with influential artists, architects, designers, and enthusiasts.
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Enjoyed cocktails and dinners in the Algarve sunshine.
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Collaborated on preserving Faro's Modernist heritage.
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Found inspiration and like-minded Modernism enthusiasts.
Who we are ?
We are Angélique and Christophe De Oliveira and we settled in Portugal in 2018, following Chris' Portuguese roots. We immediately fell in love with Faro and became promoters of its Modernist architectural heritage. We even wrote a book.
In 2021, we launched The Modernist accommodation in Faro. With it, we created a unique architectural hospitality experience and became a reference in architecture travel in Europe. We have been featured in Forbes, Monocle, National Geographic, Elle Decor and Evasoes.
Following our passion for architecture, we had a dream to gather others passionate for the first Modernist architecture weekend in Faro. Let's share the relatively unknown but significant heritage of Faro and beyond!
This event celebrates and promotes the city's rich Modernist architectural heritage by showcasing its unique mid-century buildings. All funds raised will be reinvested into the event and future initiatives.
Event organized by : The Modernist Faro
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