A round-up of what's on this Easter

There’s lots happening this Easter in the Algarve. You’ve got beach and pool clubs to enjoy, Easter Brunches to taste, traditional Easter processions to experience, plus live music concerts and sunset session by the sea.

The Algarve has a lot to offer for a sunny, fun Easter break. It’s a chance to top up your vitamin D levels and get your toes in the sand, to sample delicious local food, live new experiences and spend time with your favourite people. Whether you’re travelling solo, on a romantic getaway or with the family, there’s plenty happening.

Below find out about:

• Traditional events
• Beach and pool clubs
• Resort life at Easter
• What’s on for the kids and families
• Live music, lunches and brunches
• Active Easter happenings

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TRADITIONAL EASTER EXPERIENCES
One of the highlights of the year in the Algarve is the Festa das Tochas Floridas - Flower Torches Festival at São Brás de Alportel. The Festival takes place on Easter Sunday and is a colourful spectacle. The streets of the town are carpeted with fresh flowers, and local residents decorate their balconies and windows with flowers too, to add to the show. 
The Festival opens at 9.30am. You need to get there early to see the show of flowers along the streets. At 11am the Resurrection Procession begins - men carry beautifully crafted “torches” of flowers along a route that ends at the town's main church. A true Algarve Easter tradition.
Find out more about the Easter Flower Festival in São Brás



Loulé’s Festival of the Sovereign Mother is another iconic event happening this Easter. Considered the largest religious event south of Fátima, it begins on Easter Sunday, 31st March , with a procession to carry the statue of the patron saint down from its sanctuary in the Church of Our Lady to the Church of São Francisco. The statue remains in the Church of São Francisco until the 'Big Feast' two weeks later on 14th April.
Find out more about the Festival of the Sovereign Mother in Loulé
 
RESORT LIFE
Quinta do Lago always has an agenda packed with good times and fun activities and this Easter is no exception. Younger visitors can join the sports camps – there are soccer, golf camps, tennis and dance camps to keep energetic youngsters busy.
There is great family fun on offer too, from the famous Family Days at The Shack to the magical Egg Hunt on Easter morning.
Plus, there’s plenty of great food, often accompanied with live music, to enjoy.
See all the details, dates and times of what’s on at Quinta do Lago this Easter

 

Vila Vita Parc
Luxurious relaxation awaits you at this award-winning resort. From the finest of fine dining at Ocean Restaurant – holder of two Michelin stars – to fresh and vibrant flavours at Atlantîco, and contemporary Japanese cuisine at Mizu.
Don’t miss the Easter Brunch Bliss on Easter Sunday, with delicious brunch favourites, tempting pastries and live music.
For more seaside delights, head to the Armação Beach Club. Not only do you have miles of beach and ocean views to enjoy can choose between three different cuisines: true Portuguese flavours at Arte Nautico, international fusion dishes at Praia Dourada and Mediterranean cuisine at NANA.
Energize your Easter with a Friday Morning Wake Up pack at the beach club. Enjoy a fitness class on the beachside deck, followed by a tasty, healthy breakfast!


 
W Algarve
Life is never dull at W Algarve. Easter highlights here will delight foodies, cocktail lovers, wine aficiondos and party people.
Go Beyond Sushi at Market Kitchen, enjoy Sunset & Spritz on the W Lounge terrace.
There a super Easter Sunday Brunch at Paper Moon, plus wine tasting, mixology masterclasses , DJ Academy and more!
See the full programme for Easter at W Algarve

Conrad Algarve
Gourmet delights await at Conrad Algarve with delicious offerings from Gusto by Heinz Beck and from Louro Restaurant.
Easter Dining at Gusto - a Spring inspired 7-course menu at Michelin star Gusto
Exclusive Wine Masterclass & Dinner - two extraordinary evenings at Gusto, ahead of Easter, dedicated to exceptional wines from Portugal and haute cuisine crafted by Chef Stefano Bulla, each dish beautifully complementing each wine's profile.
Easter Family Roast at Louro - a relaxed Easter celebration featuring traditional Portuguese flavours, live cooking stations, amazing desserts, live music and activities for children. 



BEACH AND POOL CLUBS
Easter is where summer starts! Enjoy sunny relaxation at stylish beach and pool clubs. Grab your friends, sip some cocktails and soak up the good life.

WELL is everything you want in a beachside venue. Laidback daytime to stylish nighttime fun, sunny relaxation, sushi and more, all overlooking Vale do Lobo beach. There are live music sessions at the weekends, and a superb Omakase sushi offering in addition to the à la carte menu. Find out more about WELL Restaurant
There is a special Easter Celebration at WELL on the 17th April, with live music, special cocktails and entertainment for the kids.

BEACH CLUB VALE DO LOBO
Book your spot on the Bali Beds and sea-views Jacuzzis in advance so you can live your best life this Easter. Laze by the huge pool, enjoy the stunning vies and soak up the sunshine!
Find out more about Beach Club Vale do Lobo



NoSoloÀgua in Portimão offers both a beach and pool club experience. The massive salt water pool and restaurant is just the spot for tasty food and lazing on the bali beds that overlook the ocean. For a more toes-in-sand vibe head to the beach club next door, where you can quite easily spend the whole day, from pick-me-up breakfasts to lets-get-the-party-started sundowners.
There are Sunset Sessions by the pool on the 18th, 19th and 20th April.
Find out more about NoSoloÀgua
 

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FOR THE KIDS
Keeping the kids busy, active and happy is key to a great family getaway.
Quinta do Lago has plenty of junior sports camps as mentioned above, and across the Algarve there is lots of family fun around.

Par.Tee Family Park in Vale do Lobo always has plenty to keep the kids happy. There’s mini-golf, Robo-keeper to beat, swings and slides. There will be plenty of Easter themed fun to keep everyone, kids and adults, happy.
Find out more about Par.Tee Family Park

Easter in Portimâo
Meet the Easter Bunny, join the Easter Egg Hunt, take some selfies, and enjoy a beautiful concert by the Orquestra do Algarve. All this in Portimão, from 5th to 20th April.



Krazy World is open all year round and usually has special programme of Easter Activities for the kids to enjoy. There’s an Easter Egg Hunt plus pony grooming, a chance to feed the rabbits and birds, as well as fun in the pool, on the mini golf course or the tree ropes course. You can even opt to help feed the alligators, visit the reptile pavilion and feed the lemurs.

ACTIVE EASTER
To offset all the extra chocolate, there are plenty of opportunities to stay active and work on your fitness while having fun.

ATF (Algarve Tennis and Fitness) has Cardio Tennis sessions to get your heart rate up, or join some of the group padel classes – padel is one of the fastest growing sports right now.
For the kids, there is Junior Football available every day, wth a special Penalty Shootout on Wednesday!

If you want to explore Albufeira old town, the local council offers free guided walks every Thursday (to June 2025).

VITAMIN SEA
Beautiful sea experiences to fill your soul with joy! There are many excellent boat trips available in the Algarve, deparing from the many marinas and harbours, from Sagres to the Ria Formosa. There are speedy rides in RIBs that whisk you along the coast, or sleek yachts and catamarans for lazy days lulled by the tides.

Dolphin Watching - spot dolphins in the wild, as they frolic in the sea. An unforgettable experience. Discover the best dolphin watching trips in the Algarve

Benagil Cave - an Algarve icon, there are new rules in place to protect this incredibly beautiful cave, which is accessible only from the sea. Find out how to visit Benagil in 2025.



LIVE MUSIC, BRUNCH AND MORE
For a fun mix of sports, activities and live music, head to Albufeira Sea Fest, 17th to 19th of April 2025. Surf, skate and more, plus three days of concerts headlined by top Portuguese bands. Entry is free!
Find out more about Albufeira Sea Fest

Plenty of venues will have live music sessions over the Easter Break to go with the food and views. 
Check our Events Calendar for details on live music and Easter events across the Algarve.