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Halloween at Zoomarine

Wed 19th Oct, 2022 Algarve Algarve
Spooky fun at Zoomarine this Halloween! Witches, ghouls and zoombies wander Zoomarine, with plenty of scary surprises to add to the Halloween fun. Portugal's favourite th
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Lego Fan Factory at MAR Shopping

Wed 5th Oct, 2022 Algarve Algarve
Free entry to Lego® Fan Factory at MAR Shopping Algarve! Open every day, children aged 3 to 10 can enjoy up to 2 hours of free fun in the magical world of Lego. Home to
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Ophelia Oktoberfest Sunset Boat Party

Sat 8th Oct, 2022 Algarve Algarve
Oktoberfest at sea! Board the Ophelia for a fab sunset session and cruise along the Algarve coast. Departing Portimão, 4 hour sunset cruise and boat party. Live DJ sessi
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Halloween Haunted Dinner at Casa do Lago

Fri 28th Oct, 2022 Algarve Algarve
Dress up for the spookiest evening of the year and enjoy a Halloween-themed dinner at Casa do Lago - Quinta do Lago's stunning lakeside restaurant. Scary cocktails, frigh
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Superbike World Championship

Fri 7th Oct, 2022 Algarve , Portimão
The Superbike World Championship returns to the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve for an exciting weekend of racing. Download the programme here and buy tickets no
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Operation Green Mountain - by Zoomarine

Sun 6th Nov, 2022 Algarve Algarve
Operation Green Mountain (Operação Montanha Verde) by Zoomarine is back and aims to make the Algarve greener. 42.500 plants offered by Zoomarine will be planted across
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FIT at W Algarve

Wed 5th Oct, 2022 Algarve Algarve
Join W Algarve's FIT sessions and fuel your body! Away Spa hosts classes at the Algarve's newest resort - Capoeira, Tabata, Yoga, Pilates, Cycling and more. Energize your
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Blevins Franks Seminars: Financial Planning in Portugal

Tue 11th Oct, 2022 Algarve Algarve
Strategic financial planning in Portugal - Seminars hosted by Belvins Franks. Expert advice on taxation, wealth management and inflation for expats in Portugal. The semin
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Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten

Wed 5th Oct, 2022 Algarve Algarve
Oktoberfest in the Algarve! VILA VITA Oktoberfest is back in 2022. Celebrating 10 years, this year's Oktoberfest at the Biergarten promises to be extra special. Featuring

Food & Drink in Algarve

Written by Algarve Local Experts! Read about what's going on in Algarve and the best things to do and visit in Algarve during your stay.

VILA VITA Parc Cave de Vinhos Wine Cellar

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A unique wine cellar, buried deep below a five star Algarve resort, the VILA VITA Parc wine cellar is an experience not to be missed. Cave de Vinhos offers tasting experiences and is home to the largest private collection of wine in Portugal. A unique experience for wine lovers to enjoy.

The Best of Algarve Nightlife

Food & Drink Hot List Parties

Find the best party spots across the Algarve. The popular beach bars and live music bars, discover the best clubs and fab sunset sessions in Vilamoura, Albufeira, Praia da Rocha and across the coast.

Halloween at Quinta do Lago

Family Fun Food & Drink Press Releases

What's on for Halloween at Quinta do Lago. The scary season of Halloween is coming and Quinta do Lago have conjured up an amazing array of ghoulish fun for a great family break in the Algarve. Coinciding with mid-term break, this is a great chance for a sunny Autumn escape with added scary fun.

A showcase of the Best Algarve Food & Wine

Food & Drink Hot List Inspiration Lifestyle

Fabulous Algarve food and wines took centre stage at VILA VITA Parc in a wonderful celebration of the region’s flavours. The Passionate About Algarve event was a showcase of local talent and hospitality, commitment to excellence, and pride in local roots and effort, proving that the region’s growing reputation as outstanding food and wine destination is well-deserved.

Pêra Bistro Bar - the Best Tapas & Good Vibes

Food & Drink Hot List Interviews Lifestyle

New in 2022! Pêra Bistro Bar brings vitality and smiles to the food scene in Armação de Pêra. This family-run bistro is home to tasty, freshly prepared tapas, a great selection of local wines, cocktails that make you want more than one, and welcoming hospitality. Add in live music sessions, and it’s the perfect venue for relaxed food and fun.

VILA VITA Parc 30 years of Excellence

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Thirty years ago, on 26th April 1992, the doors opened on VILA VITA Parc, the Algarve’s newest resort, bringing style, substance, and an assured elegance to hospitality in the region. In the three decades since, the resort continues to set the standards for luxury travel and the fine art of apparently effortless service, while accompanying, and often, setting the trends in gastronomy, sustainability, and excellence in travel experiences. Today, VILA VITA Parc is widely considered to be one of the very best resorts in Europe.

The Best Cocktails in the Algarve and Where to Drink Them

Food & Drink Hot List Inspiration Lifestyle

Find the best cocktails by the sea and bubbles in the sun - where to drink cocktails in the Algarve. Discover the best places to sip classic cocktails, elegant inventions and perfect summer beach drinks in Faro, Alvor, and Quinta do Lago with our suggested bars that serve great cocktails.

Ocean - Global Restaurant of the Year by The World Luxury Awards

Food & Drink Hot List Inspiration Press Releases

Ocean Restaurant, at VILA VITA Parc is the Global Restaurant of the Year by The World Luxury Awards. The resort also wins the Best Locally Sourced Produce menu award, plus awards for the VILA VITA Spa by Sisley and the VILA VITA Collection of private villas.

Gourmet Delights rule the Culinary World of VILA VITA

Food & Drink Hot List Inspiration Lifestyle

A world of gourmet delights, fine dining and magical mixology awaits you at VILA VITA. Michelin star restaurant, ocean-side dining, Japanese cuisine and authentic bavarian biergarten - experiences to enthrall in the Algarve.

Ywine - Wine Tasting & Wine Cellar

Food & Drink Lifestyle Press Releases

Ywine is a stylish new wine cellar and wine tasting venue in the Algarve, offering onsite, bespoke, private tasting parties as well as at-home tasting packs. Ywine is perfect for private gatherings with friends, corporate events and working meetings with bonus wine tasting.

Christmas and New Year at VILA VITA Parc

Food & Drink Inspiration Lifestyle

What’s on this Christmas at VILA VITA Parc, Portugal. Bring in the New Year with glamour at the outstanding Algarve resort. Gourmet delights and stylish good times mark the Tropicaliente festive programme for 2021/2022.

Meet the people: Chef Alípio Branco, Casa Velha, Quinta do Lago

Food & Drink Interviews Lifestyle

Meet Chef Alípio Branco, head chef at Casa Velha in Quinta do Lago. One of the most iconic restaurants in the Algarve, it is at Casa Velha that the dream that became Quinta do Lago first began. today Casa Velha serves contemporary Portuguese and European cuisine.

Meet the owner: Gilberto Gato, Restaurante Hexagone

Food & Drink Interviews Lifestyle

Discover the story behind Hexagone Restaurant. What motivates owner Gilberto Gato and makes him proud of his team and service. Located in Carvoeiro, Portugal, Hexagone offers modern Portuguese cuisine with a touch of creativity.

Recipe: Corn and Coconut Soup

Food & Drink Inspiration Lifestyle

Corn and Coconut soup - comfort food to enjoy at home. Follow the recipe to create a tasty, satisfying bowl of Corn and Coconut Soup. By Chef Diogo Pereira of Cascade Resort, Lagos, Portugal

Recipe: Traditional Algarve Folar

Food & Drink Inspiration Lifestyle

Learn to make a tasty Portuguese Folar with a recipe from the Algarve, featuring star anise, fennel seeds, local oranges and brandy for a bit of a kick. This is a traditional cake usually enjoyed at Easter time, but we think it is delicious any time of year.

Recipe: Spinach Quiche

Food & Drink Inspiration Lifestyle

Guy's Bistro is part of the Algarve Chefs Experience at MAR Shopping Algarve, where you can enjoy signature chef dishes at accessible prices. Here, he shares a recipe for a creamy Spinach Quiche you can make at home. Watch the video to see the chef in action.

Recipe: Orange and Carob Cake

Food & Drink Inspiration Lifestyle

A delicious treat by Paula Grade from Algarve Wedding Planners made with Algarve oranges and carob. Portuguese food recipes to make at home, showcasing local Algarve produce.

Recipe: Roast Shawarma Cauliflower Steak

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Vibrant, tasty Cauliflower Steak recipe by Pure, Quinta do Lago. Roasted vegetables and a tangy chutney packed with flavour and goodness. Delivers more than your five a day.

Recipe: Sautéed Octopus with Sweet Potato and Turnip Greens

Food & Drink Inspiration Lifestyle

A recipe using the best of local Algarve produce - octopus from the ocean, sweet potatoes from Aljezur and locally made olive oil. Enjoy this delicious Sautéed Octopus with Sweet Potatoes and Turnip Greens by the team at Chá com Água Salgada beach restaurant.

Recipe: Folar - Portuguese Easter Cake

Food & Drink Inspiration Seasonal Celebrations

Recipe for Folar da Páscoa, a traditional Portuguese Easter cake, by VILA VITA Parc executive chefs. Not quite a cake, not quite a bread, Folar is delicious any time of year.

Recipe: Roast Leg of Lamb or Kid by VILA VITA Parc Executive Chefs

Food & Drink Lifestyle Seasonal Celebrations

VILA VITA Parc executive chefs Manfred Kickmaier and Paulo Fortes share a Roast Lamb or Kid recipe. Portuguese food and flavours to enjoy at home this Easter.

Bringing VILA VITA Parc to your home during Coronavirus quarentine

Family Fun Food & Drink Lifestyle

VILA VITA Parc shares recipes, ideas for fun, home workouts and music playlists to help you through the days until you can visit the Algarve and the resort once again.

Valentine's Ideas for Romance in the Algarve

Food & Drink Inspiration Lifestyle

Ideas for Valentine's Day in Algarve, Portugal. Romantic restaurants, walks on the beach, sunset cruises and even skydiving! Free and not so free ways to romance your favourite person.

Ocean Restaurant top 25 in La Liste 2020 Best Restaurants in the World

Food & Drink Hot List Lifestyle

Ocean Restaurant, at VILA VITPA Parc resort, holder of 2 Michelin stars, has been listed in the top best 25 restaurants in the world in La Liste 2020. With Chef Hans Neuner at the helm, the resort’s fine dining restaurant has risen through the rankings every year of the famed La Liste.

Armação Beach Club by VILA VITA Parc

Family Fun Food & Drink Hot List Lifestyle

VILA VITA Parc Armação Beach Club is 300m of the finest sand, translucent waters, a choice of restaurants, sunset sessions and watersports - all with VILA VITA Parc 5 star service and quality.

Só Verão Restaurant - the new beach restaurant by VILA VITA Parc

Food & Drink Lifestyle

VILA VITA Parc presents Só Verão beach restaurant - the newest summer restaurant on the beach at Armação de Pêra. Relaxed and modern, serving fresh and tasty food, Só Verão oozes chic summer vibes.

The Magnolia Hotel - Summer Fun in Quinta do Lago

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The Magnolia Hotel brings a summer of fun to Quinta do Lago. Pool parties, sunset sessions, movies by the pool and family Brunch are on the programme for this summer. Special offers too – look out for the Play & Stay offer for golfers or the VIP Shop & Stay experience for fashion loving travellers.

Gourmet Natural opens with new menu for 2018

Editorial Food & Drink

Gourmet Natural is back with an exciting new menu for 2018! One of the finest restaurants in the Algarve, Gourmet Natural keeps the steak house faith with its outstanding Uruguayan beef and adds new mediterranean and vegetarian dishes that are creative, colorful and delicious. Open from 27th April for the 2018 season.

What's on at Quinta do Lago this Easter

Family Fun Food & Drink Lifestyle Seasonal Celebrations

Find out what's on at Quinta do Lago for Easter 2022. Here's the programme for parties at The Shack, fun for kids, an Easter Egg Hunt, sunset movie sessions, lots of live music and super Easter Sunday lunch options at Bovino and Casa do Lago!

Best Portuguese Red Wines for under €15

Editorial Food & Drink Lifestyle

Discover the best 5 Portuguese red wines for under €15 made from Portuguese grape varieties only.
Wine expert Antonio Teixiera recommends the following wines that are 100% Portuguese. Antonio is owner of Rolha Wine Bar in Porches home to a great selection of purely Portuguese wines.

Valentine's by VILA VITA Parc - suggestions for a day of romance

Food & Drink Lifestyle Seasonal Celebrations

Romantic suggestions and special menus available only on the 14^th Feb. 2020 at the award winning luxury resort as well beachside Praia Dourada restaurant, and underground at the Cave dos Vinhos (wine cellar).

Top 5 Portuguese White Wines for under €15

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The Top 5 Portuguese white wines for under €15 chosen by Algarve wine expert Antonio Teixeira from Rolha Wine Bar in Porches.

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Halloween at Zoomarine

Lego Fan Factory at MAR Shopping

Ophelia Oktoberfest Sunset Boat Party

Halloween Haunted Dinner at Casa do Lago

Superbike World Championship

Operation Green Mountain - by Zoomarine

FIT at W Algarve

Blevins Franks Seminars: Financial Planning in Portugal

Oktoberfest at Vila Vita Biergarten

Food & Drink in Algarve

VILA VITA Parc Cave de Vinhos Wine Cellar

The Best of Algarve Nightlife

Halloween at Quinta do Lago

A showcase of the Best Algarve Food & Wine

Pêra Bistro Bar - the Best Tapas & Good Vibes

VILA VITA Parc 30 years of Excellence

The Best Cocktails in the Algarve and Where to Drink Them

Ocean - Global Restaurant of the Year by The World Luxury Awards

Gourmet Delights rule the Culinary World of VILA VITA

Ywine - Wine Tasting & Wine Cellar

Christmas and New Year at VILA VITA Parc

Meet the people: Chef Alípio Branco, Casa Velha, Quinta do Lago

Meet the owner: Gilberto Gato, Restaurante Hexagone

Recipe: Corn and Coconut Soup

Recipe: Traditional Algarve Folar

Recipe: Spinach Quiche

Recipe: Orange and Carob Cake

Recipe: Roast Shawarma Cauliflower Steak

Recipe: Sautéed Octopus with Sweet Potato and Turnip Greens

Recipe: Folar - Portuguese Easter Cake

Recipe: Roast Leg of Lamb or Kid by VILA VITA Parc Executive Chefs

Bringing VILA VITA Parc to your home during Coronavirus quarentine

Valentine's Ideas for Romance in the Algarve

Ocean Restaurant top 25 in La Liste 2020 Best Restaurants in the World

Armação Beach Club by VILA VITA Parc

Só Verão Restaurant - the new beach restaurant by VILA VITA Parc

The Magnolia Hotel - Summer Fun in Quinta do Lago

Gourmet Natural opens with new menu for 2018

What's on at Quinta do Lago this Easter

Best Portuguese Red Wines for under €15

Valentine's by VILA VITA Parc - suggestions for a day of romance

Top 5 Portuguese White Wines for under €15

Ocean Restaurant in La Liste's Top 100 Best Restaurants in the World

Vagabondo Restaurant - 25 years of fabulous food in Alvor

More Michelin Stars for Algarve Restaurants

Oktoberfest in the Algarve at VILA VITA Parc Biergarten

Restaurants with a view in the Algarve

What's on at Quinta do Lago this summer

Summer parties at The Beach Bar, Vale do Lobo

Mizu Restaurant - Contemporary Japanese Cuisine

Trad Session at O'Neills Irish Bar, Vilamoura

Praia Dourada - beachlife, food and fun by VILA VITA Parc

Wine Pairing and Harp Recital at Mirandus Restaurant

The Deck Bar & Cocktail Lounge Launch Party

Parrilla Natural White Party

Explore the Algarve all year round

Fine Wines and Food Fair 2017 at VILA VITA Parc

Vila Vita Fine Wines & Food Fair 2017

Top 10 Irish Bars in Algarve

Top 10 Mediterranean Restaurants in Algarve

Top 10 Romantic Restaurants in Algarve

Christmas and New Year at the Conrad Algarve

Christmas Gifts from the Algarve

'Seal of Quality' awards for Algarve Restaurants

Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants in Algarve

Algarve Chefs Week is back!

International Gourmet Festival 2013

Gourmet Delights at Conrad Algarve

Portimão - the Tapas Capital of the World!

Sir Cliff Richard and Algarve wines

The Gourmet Triangle - Fine Dining in the Algarve

Algarve Chefs Week 2013

Michelin Stars Shine Brightly in the Algarve