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Halloween at CIRO: A Spell of Fire, Food and Cocktails in the Algarve

Greg Boegner — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:52:20 +0000

This Halloween, CIRO in Guia is turning up the heat with a special evening of fire-inspired cuisine, creative cocktails, music, and a little spooky atmosphere. On Saturday, 31 October, the contemporary restaurant from Vila Vita Parc invites guests to experience Spell of Fire, a Halloween celebration that combines the restaurant’s signature open-fire cooking with a few playful surprises. Since opening in August, CIRO has brought a distinctive dining experience to Guia, with fire at the heart of its culinary philosophy. […]

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Game Season Returns to Vila Vita Biergarten, through 16 November

Greg Boegner — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:13:00 +0000

Autumn has arrived at Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches, and with it comes one of the most anticipated culinary traditions of the year — Game Season. Running through 16 November, this special menu celebrates the robust, comforting flavors of game cuisine, perfectly paired with the finest German and craft beers. Inspired by Bavarian traditions and the earthy richness of the season, the menu is a feast of rustic indulgence. Highlights include the Hunter’s Platter, (pictured at top) featuring sausages and […]

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Thanksgiving Algarve, 26 November at Tribulum, Almancil –

Greg Boegner — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:50:03 +0000

Thanksgiving is one of the most beloved holidays in the United States. For most Americans, the mere mention of the day conjures memories of family gatherings, turkey fresh from the oven, pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream, football on television, and stretching out on the couch with a full belly. Like the Pilgrims celebrating life in the New World, Americans (and their friends!) can celebrate life in the Algarve with a very special Thanksgiving dinner at Tribulum Restaurant […]

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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience, Only at Tribulum, 17-19 November

Greg Boegner — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:21:00 +0000

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Three nights of delicious dining and hilarious entertainment–the Faulty Towers Dining Experience–17-19 November. Tribulum Restaurant in Almancil, Algarve, welcomes the world’s most sought-after interactive show, based on the iconic BBC series “Fawlty Towers”! Definitely one worth getting off the couch for! Allow Basil, Sybil and Manuel to serve up chaos as you are treated to a delicious 3-course meal, prepared by Tribulum chef Jonnie Pratt, as hilarity ensues! This is the show where you step […]

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Wellness by Moonlight – The Full Moon Ritual at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve

Greg Boegner — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:39:00 +0000

There’s something undeniably magical about the Algarve after sunset. The hills quiet down, the summer heat softens, and under the glow of a full moon, the landscape takes on an entirely different energy. This season, The Spa at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve is inviting guests to experience that transformation through a new series of immersive Full Moon Rituals. Inspired by the rhythms of the lunar cycle and the restorative power of nature, the evening wellness experiences are designed to encourage […]

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Oktoberfest in the Algarve, 24 Sept to 5 Oct

Greg Boegner — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:19:00 +0000

You don’t have to be in Munich to enjoy one of Autumn’s most festive celebrations. The Vila Vita Biergarten, a traditional German restaurant in Porches, is once again celebrating the season with an Oktoberfest in the Algarve from 24 September to 5 October. (Please note specific dates below.) The Biergarten is a little piece of Deutschland in the western Algarve. This Bavarian-style beer garden has spacious seating inside and out, with beer maids wearing dirndls, colorful murals depicting Bavarian life […]

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Bubbles, Beats & Sunshine: The Miraval Champagne Lounge at Vila Vita Parc

Greg Boegner — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:33:00 +0000

Summer in the Algarve just got a serious upgrade. Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa has unveiled the Miraval Champagne Lounge, and if you’re the kind of traveler who craves a little sparkle with your sunshine, this is your spot. Open Wednesdays to Sundays from 16:00 to 20:00 through 26 September, it’s the perfect excuse to swap the beach towel for a chilled flute of Fleur de Miraval. Perched on the lower level of the Clubhouse, with lush garden views […]

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Silves Medieval Fair 2026, 7-15 August

Greg Boegner — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0000

The Silves Medieval Fair, one of Portugal’s most dynamic and renowned Medieval Fairs returns this summer. The event of all ages, takes place in the streets of the historic city center, in and around the Castle of Silves, from 7 to 15 August. Visitors take part in recreations of activities as they may have happened centuries ago when Silves was the capital of the Kingdom of the Algarve. Moorish and Christian traditions are on display throughout the grounds of the […]

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