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Christmas and New Year 2025 - 2026 in Quinta do Lago – find out what’s happening! Discover all the festive fun and Christmas menus, New Year’s Eve celebrations, Christmas market, and active fun for all the family at The Campus. (Updated Nov.2025).

Quinta do Lago is an outstanding lifestyle resort, recently named Portugal's Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards. Fabulous properties, glorious natural surroundings by the Ria Formosa, miles of golden beach, and superb restaurants and facilities, make the resort one of the most popular destinations for travellers from all over the world. And while summer is without doubt a great time to visit, the beautiful winter sunsets, tranquil surroundings and festive cheer of Christmas celebrations, make Christmas and New Year in Quinta do Lago very special too.

Below you can find out what’s on over the festive period for 2025 - 2026. There’s plenty of active fun in the sun, as well as gourmet delights, live music, festive feasting and tasty treats to please everyone. So, gather some friends, organize the kids, and come enjoy Christmas at Quinta do Lago.

• Find out about Christmas Day lunch at Bovino
• See what's on for New Year's Eve in Quinta do Lago
• Join the Christmas Market and Christmas Lights Swtich-on
• Discover special Festive Gathering menus for celebrations with friends

WHERE TO STAY
The Magnolia Hotel has some super winter and Christmas offers to tempt you and the family to Quinta do Lago. Plus, its lovely outdoor pool is heated. Christmas Day swims just got better!



Kids Stay for Free
Yes. Free. Special winter and Christmas break offer in Quinta do Lago. Families stay at The Magnolia Hotel and kids stay for free. Includes daily buffet breakfast for the family and free accommodation for children up to 12 years of age. The offer is valid over the winter, including the Christmas and New Year period!
Find out more about super winter stays in Quinta do Lago at The Magnolia Hotel 
Get the details on the family friendly offer in Quinta do Lago

There are sumptuous holiday villas in Quinta do Lago where you can enjoy your Christmas and New Year in luxurious style and privacy.
Find out more about Quinta do Lago Holiday Villas

WHAT'S ON THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Christmas Market and Holiday Lights SWitch-on
Quinta do Lago's Christmas Market is on the 30th Nov.. You can browse and buy traditional products and handcrafts, delicious food and wines, and lovely gifts. Stay for the Christmas Lights Switch-on, and end the evening with a tasty meal at Dano's.

• Join the fun of the Christmas Market at Dano's

Christmas Day Bunch at Bovino
Enjoy a festive feast at Bovino on 25th Dec. from 12:30pm. Savour those delicious Christmas flavours, sample fresh Algarve seafood, and enjoy the live music from the band on stage. Why stress about roasting the turkey when you can have the professionals serve up a festive feast?
The menu features traditional Christmas favourites and Portuguese flavours too, as well as vegetarian options. In addition you can enjoy fresh salads, food from the ocean at the seafood bar, and succulent meat from the grill.

• Find out more and book your table for Christmas Day Brunch at Bovino

Boxing Day at Dano’s
Everybody loves Boxing Day. It’s a catch-up with friends, have fun and watch the sports day. And the best place for all of that is Dano’s. Enjoy some restorative pints, eat some tasty treats and catch all the Boxing Day footie on the multiple large screens.

• Plan the fun of Boxing Day at Dano’s

NEW YEAR'S EVE IN QUINTA DO LAGO
Welcome 2026 with a sumptuous meal at one of Quinta do Lago's restaurants. From a relaxed sports bar and family-friendly eatery, to a quality steakhouse and elegant asian cuisine, there are options for all. 
And of course, there will be fireworks at midnight!

• See all the venues and menus for New Year’s Eve at Quinta do Lago

Bovino - the finest steaks around, and live music to keep the party going.
Casa do Lago - always a favourite, enjoy lakeside dining and live music
Casa Velha - iconic Portuguese flavours with a stylish twist
UMAMI - Asian delicacies to delight
Dano's - tasty treats, cold pints and live music on New Year's EVe afternoon, to get you in the mood for the big party later on.
KOKO - a family-friendly afternoon with special entertainment for the little ones.


 
NEW YEAR'S DAY 2026
On the day after the night before, head to Dano's for and afternoon of delicous food, and live music to get you dancing into 2026. There's live music from 2pm.
Find out about New Year's Day at Dano's

FESTIVE GATHERINGS
Throughout November and December, and into January 2026, you can gather with friends, family and colleagues to enjoy shared moments and great food. Quinta do Lago has a series of special menus for festive groups at a selection of the resort's restaurants.
See all the menus and choose a venue for Festive Gatherings in Quinta do Lago

WHAT'S ON - ACTIVE FUN
Set over hectares of beautiful natural surroundings by the Ria Formosa, Quinta do Lago is a great place to enjoy strolls along the beach and walks on the nature trails, keeping an eye out for flamingos at the lake. Famous for its magnificent golf facilities, it’s not only about golf at Quinta do Lago. There are plenty of opportunities for a healthy and active lifestyle here.



The Campus is Quinta do Lago’s sporting hub, created for professional athletes and enthusiastic amateurs, and offering outstanding sporting facilities. Aside from the regular fitness and gym sessions available, you can play tennis and padel, or get some coaching, as well as take a spin with the team from The Bike Shed. There is even triathlon training available. Junior athletes are not forgotten at The Campus - there are several junior programmes for tennis, fitness, swimming and triathlon.

Throughout December there are some fun tournaments and challenges you can join, including the fabulous  Quinta do Lago Junior Open Golf Tournament 2025, 27th to 29th Dec..
The 2025 edition takes place on Laranjal course and there are 5 categories, ranging from u-10s to u-21.
Find out more about the Junior Open Golf Tournament