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FATACIL Festival 2026 – Lagoa, 21-30 August

PC Staff — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:13:24 +0000

FATACIL Festival, celebrating the heritage of the Algarve, returns 21-30 of August in the Municipal Festival Grounds of Lagoa. For those curious about the acronym, FATACIL = Feira de Artesanato, Turismo, Agricultura, Comércio e Indústria de Lagoa. Kids and adults alike enjoy exhibitions, demonstrations, shops, food and concerts, all featuring the best handicraft, agriculture and traditions of the Algarve. 180 artisans from across Portugal give live demonstrations and sell unique one-of.-a-kind gifts. In the agriculture area, producers of sweets, dairy products, sausages, […]

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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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BBQ & Cinema Under the Stars at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve, 29 August

Greg Boegner — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:44:45 +0000

Springtime in the Algarve is upon us. And Viceroy at Ombria Algarve has crafted the perfect way to celebrate the season while enjoying the warm Algarve evenings. Saturday, 29 August, is the next night of Viceroy’s BBQ & Cinema series. The village-like resort in the hills outside Loulé invites locals and guests alike to its Viceroy Square (in the middle of the resort) for a night of live music, rustic flavors, and starlit cinema in the Algarve countryside. Starting at […]

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

Greg Boegner — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:39:38 +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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Friday Morning Reset: Wellness Class and Breakfast at NANA on the Beach in the Algarve

Greg Boegner — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:08:57 +0000

Summer in the Algarve has a rhythm all its own, and NANA on the Beach in Armação de Pêra is introducing a new way to start the weekend. Created by the team at Vila Vita Parc, the Friday Reset & Breakfast series combines beachfront wellness sessions with a healthy breakfast overlooking the Atlantic. Running every Friday morning throughout the summer, the experience is designed for anyone looking to swap a rushed start to the day for something a little more […]

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One Night, Four Restaurants: Vila Vita Parc’s New Dine-Around Experience

Greg Boegner — Thu, 28 May 2026 08:22:19 +0000

At Vila Vita Parc, the culinary experience has always extended far beyond a single dining room. Now, the Michelin Three-Key resort is introducing a new way to explore its acclaimed “Culinary World of Vila Vita Parc” — one that turns dinner into a guided journey across some of the Algarve’s most celebrated tables. Launching this season, “Through Our Finest Tables” is a progressive dine-around experience designed for guests who want to experience the breadth of the resort’s dining scene in […]

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