Enjoy Christmas magic at MAR Shopping Algarve! Visit the Christmas Village, where you can visit Santa, join festive workshops, and enjoy the magic of this very special season.
Christmas is coming and it's going to be a cracker! Be sure to visit the Christmas Village at MAR Shopping Algarve. In between shopping for gifts and Christmas treats, visit Santa and his elves, or join the various activities held each day to entertain the whole family. The Christmas Village is open from the 15th Nov. to the 6th Jan. 2026 (closed on the 25th Dec. and 1st Jan.)
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Avenida Algarve, near Faro, Faro, 8135-182 Get Directions
The centre is just outside Faro, although actually located Loulé county. It is easy to access from Loulé and Faro, and from everywhere else via the A22.
MAR Shopping Algarve is primarily an indoor shopping experience, with outside terraces for dining, as well as mini-golf, plus both indoor and outdoor play areas for children.
Yes. There is the fabulous Lego Fan Factory which gives 2 hours of free fun to children, as well as the free outside play area, and the (paid) mini-golf.
Yes, it is approximately a 15 minute drive from MAR Shopping Algarve to the airport. Flight departure and arrival time is displayed at screens at the shopping centre.
All your favourite high street fashion brands are here - Zara, Mango, Pull & Bear, Primark, as well as an IKEA centre, plus the adjacent Designer Outlet centre.
The centre is open daily from 10am to 11pm
Yes. MAR Shopping Algarve has a very good food court with a great variety of different cuisines. There is both indoor and outside dining areas.
Yes, you can find NOS Cinemas here, showing all the latest movies. And there is a super Dinner & Movie Deal available - just €10 for a movie and dinner at one of the participating restaurants.
Yes, it is. There is a dog-sitting service at MAR Shopping Algarve and you can also stroll the centre and shop at selected stores with your dog.
The centre features eco-conscious amenities such as solar phone chargers, solar panels, LED lighting, and water control systems. There’s also a CTT Locker collection point for online deliveries, a “Drop & Shop” facility for bikers to store their helmets/equipment, and a free co-working area for working or meeting clients.
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