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Wine in the Parc Brings Legendary Wines to Vila Vita Parc in the Algarve, 9-11 October

Greg Boegner — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:24:59 +0000

From 9 to 11 October 2026, Wine in the Parc makes its Portugal debut at the beautiful, award-winning Vila Vita Parc, bringing together more than 25 leading producers and wine houses for an exclusive program of masterclasses, tastings and culinary experiences. Organized in collaboration with Blue Travel, the event takes fine wine beyond the traditional tasting room, placing guests alongside producers in some of the resort’s most distinctive settings—and even aboard a yacht cruising the Algarve coast. Among the names […]

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Salicórnia: Chef Luís Anjos Celebrates the Eastern Algarve

Ann Abel — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:46:17 +0000

Chef Louis Anjos made a name for himself at some of the Algarve’s most prestigious fine-dining kitchens, including Vila Vita Parc, Bon Bon, and Al Sud, where he earned a Michelin star. But his latest act, Salicórnia, is something altogether different. He’s traded the western Algarve for the far eastern reaches, where he’s joined forces with Verdelago, an ambitious resort and residential development between Altura and Praia Verde. And he’s kept the skilled technique and passion for fresh local products […]

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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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CIRO Fire Cooking Makes Guia a Contemporary Algarve Dining Destination

Greg Boegner — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:20:17 +0000

There is something quietly exciting happening in Guia. Long known for its traditional chicken restaurants, this small Algarve town has welcomed a striking new dining destination that feels refreshingly different. Rising on the site of a former ruin, CIRO introduces a contemporary Mediterranean fire-cooking concept that blends cosmopolitan style with the relaxed soul of the Algarve, creating a restaurant well worth seeking out from anywhere in the region. The latest offering from the culinary team at Vila Vita Parc, CIRO […]

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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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Mar d’Estórias: Portugal Under One Roof, in Lagos

Greg Boegner — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:28:22 +0000

Among the bustling streets of Lagos’ historic centre, where souvenir shops overflow with refrigerator magnets, beach towels and mass-produced trinkets, Mar d’Estórias offers something refreshingly different. More than a lifestyle shop, it is an experience—a place where visitors can immerse themselves in Portugal’s culture, craftsmanship and gastronomy beneath one remarkable roof. Whether searching for an elegant gift, a meaningful souvenir or authentic pieces to bring Portuguese character into a home abroad, Mar d’Estórias has become an essential stop while exploring […]

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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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