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Celebrate New Year's Eve in the Algarve with exclusive events, glamorous parties, and exquisite dining experiences. Avoid the crowds and welcome 2026 in style at top venues and five star resorts like Vila Vita Parc, Quinta do Lago, and WELL Vale do Lobo. Book your unforgettable night now.
Looking for things to do in the Algarve for Christmas 2025? Check our suggestions for festive fun and New Year’s Eve parties, boat trips to Benagil cave, wine tasting experiences, great walks and road trips, as well as seasonal entertainment for the family. The nearest you’ll get to a white Christmas in the Algarve is the surf on the waves. That doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the festive spirit. Below we give you some Algarve inspiration for the 12 Days of Christmas, as well as some tips and advice on how to get around.
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, family-friendly Christmas activities, and active fun at The Campus. Book your tables and plan your celebrations here.
Learn how Portugal taxes foreign pensions, including the 85/15 rule, NHR regime, lump sums, and strategies to optimise your retirement income. If you receive a foreign pension and are living or planning to retire in Portugal, understanding how your pension income is taxed under Portuguese law is essential.
Discover the ultimate 5-day Algarve road trip itinerary, travelling west to east through Portugal's stunning coast. Perfect for independent travellers and those arriving at Faro Airport. Follow our guide, or mix it up to suit your schedule.
New Year's Eve in Albufeira, Portimão, Lagos. Find the best New Year's Eve parties, free concerts and fun in the Algarve. Find out about Carpe Nox in Albufeira. Look out for fireworks and entertainment on 31st December from Monte Gordo to the west coast. 2025 - 2026 information coming soon.
Restaurants for Romantics in Algarve...find the most romantic restaurants, with amazing seaviews and beautiful settings, where love is celebrated. Romance should be everyday, not just on Valentine's day. Here is our round up top romantic restaurants for any day of the year.
Discover the best dolphin watching tours in the Algarve! Find out where to see wild dolphins, the best boat trips, and how to book an unforgettable experience! Combine dolphin watching boat trips with a tour of the amazing caves, including famous Benagil cave.
Christmas in the Algarve caters to a wide range of tastes and traditions. However, some traditions and flavours are held dear and are an immutable part of Christmas in Portugal, a blend of religious and cultural customs. The Consoada on the 24th, a massive feast, features Bacalhau com Todos - salted cod, desserts galore and a personal visit from Santa Claus.
Tribulum hosts a wonderful New Year's Eve evening to help you see out 2025 in style. A special gala menu with choice of main course, welcome drink, sparkling atmosphere and fabulous hospitality. Welcome 2026! Advance booking is essential.
Christmas Eve and New year's Eve boat trips from Vilamoura, with Cruzeiros da Oura. Festive celebrations while discovering Benagil Cave and enjoying the last sunset of 2025! Book your spot now, places are limited!
Buckle up and enjoy a feast of flavours to celebrate New Year's Eve 2025 at O Finalmente in Manta Rota. A superb menu including meat and seafood, €46.90 per person (excluding drinks). Advance booking is required as places are limited
Half Price Algarve boat trips with AlgarExperience. If you are a resident in the Algarve, you can enjoy AlgarExperience's fabulous boat tours with 50% off until 27th March 2026. Visit Benagil Cave, see dolphins in the wild, enjoy sunset at sea as you sail the seas, and more.
Private Show cooking and Wine Tasting dining experience by Restaurante A Vela, Carvoeiro. Portuguese flavours, wines from Algarve and Alentejo. An intimate and delicious experience. Advance booking is essential. Limited places per experience.
Enjoy a stylish Sunday Brunch at Paper Moon Algarve with live cooking stations, à la carte options and drinks packages. Savour the fabulous views across W Algarve and the coast, while sampling the delicious Mediterraean cuisine, and sipping a complimentary Welcome Drink. Advance booking is advised.
Enjoy a sumptuous Christmas Day Bunch at Bovino - all the fun and flavours of Christmas, with none of the work! Gather friends and family for a spectacular Christmas feast with traditional dishes and live carving. Plus live music to keep the party going, and entertainment for the kids! Advance booking is required.
Join a Sip & Paint experience to savour Algarve wines and creative art sessions in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. No art skills required! Sip & Paint is all about creativity and connection while discovering some excellent wines. All equipment is supplied and your hosts are on hand to help unleash your artisitic side in a fun and interactive experience.
Apolónia's Christmas Hampers are the perfect festive gift. Packed with delicious flavours and seasonal treats, there is an array of hampers to choose from featuring Portuguese and Algarve products, as well as international luxury items. Nationwide delivery is available - shop online now.
Observe the behavior of dolphins in their natural habitat on this 2.5-hour boat tour. Your experienced skipper will take you to the places where wild dolphins are most often spotted.
Discover Portugal’s charming east side on this day trip! We start with a visit to Faro, then we proceed to the originally Moorish city of Olhão, and we continue to the historic town of Tavira.
Enjoy a surfing lesson at the Bordeira or Carrapateira beaches. Exercise your mind and body, enjoy a beach day, and learn the basics of surfing or improve your skills.
Discover the 3 islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park on a catamaran tour. Visit Ilha Deserta, Ilha do Farol, and Ilha da Culatra and make stops to swim, try seafood, and watch Portuguese oyster farming.
Discover the pristine beauty of Ria Formosa on a catamaran journey to Deserta and Farol Islands. Swim in crystal-clear waters, stroll untouched beaches, and explore the vibrant local wildlife.
See the beautifull and unspoiled coastline of Algarve. Enjoy the sun, the view, and have a wonderful time aboard MARA. After stopping for a swim in the ocean, enjoy a glass of champagne.
Discover the wonders of Lagos on this combined boat and walking tour. Explore Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, and other scenic coastal locations by boat, then visit Algarseco for a stroll along the boardwalk. Choose between a private or group tour.
Explore a family-run winegrowing estate in the Algarve with a guide, learn about regional winemaking traditions, and sample delicious wine paired with local tapas right in the middle of the vineyard.
Ride off-road through the Algarve’s countryside in a tour that combines thrilling driving with historic sightseeing. Experience a variety of terrains, see Paderne castle, and visit the town of Paderne’s ancient windmills.
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Our guide to Albufeira by our Algarve local expert. Find the best restaurants in Albufeira, popular things to do and where to have fun in Albufeira, the Algarve's best nightlife destination.
Our guide to Algarve Beaches by our Algarve local expert. Find the best & most popular beaches in the Algarve. Find Blue Flag & accessible beaches, beaches with family facilities, bars & restaurants, & watersports.
Find marinas in the Algarve - Vilamoura, Albufeira, Portimão and Lagos. Discover the most popular marina restaurants, bars and nightlife hotspots. Find out which marinas are best for families and kids, and book the best boat trips in the Algarve.
Discover the best of the Algarve with our local guides. Detailed information, local ingishgts and top tips on things to do and see, popular attractions, discover the best bars, beaches and restaurants in our favourite Algarve towns and villages.
Our guide to Almancil by our Algarve local expert. Find the best restaurants in Almancil, popular things to do, where to go shopping in Almancil and the best placesfor kids entertainment and family fun in Almancil.
Our guide to Alte by our Algarve local expert. Find out about the natural Fontes at Alte. Find popular restaurants and cafes in Alte and the best things to do and see in Alte, one of most typical Algarvean villages.
Alvor is one of the Algarve’s most popular destinations, with some of the best beaches for families and kids, and the popular Alvor boardwalk. Find the best restaurants in Alvor, the best walks and the best Algarve boat tours from Alvor.
Our guide to Armação de Pêra by our Algarve local expert. Find the best restaurants in Armação, the best nightlife, popular things to do and where to have fun with the kids in Armação de Pêra, one of the Algarve's best family beach resorts.
Next to the small Algarve village of Benagil is one of the most beautiful sea caves in the world - the Benagil sea cave or the Algar de Benagil. Reachable only by se...
Burgau is a typical Algarvean village on the Algarve's west coast. Located on the edge of the Algarve's Costa Vicentina Natural Park, Burgau is a popular family beach destination and great for walking holidays. Find the best things to do in Burgau.
Carvoeiro is a popular beach resort in the Algarve, with a great choice of accommodation. Find out what's on in Carvoeiro this summer. Find the best restaurants in Carvoeiro, popular things to do and fun for the kids in Carvoeiro.
Castro Marim is a historical town in the Algarve, close to the Portuguese / Spanish border. Find out about Castro Marim Castle and the annual Medieval Festival. Find the best restaurants and other things to do in Castro Marim.
Find out about the Costa Vicentina Natural Park on the Western coast of the Algarve. Find popular things to do, the best nature walks and surfing beaches in Costa Vicentina, the Algarve's bird watching paradise.
Faro, the capital of the Algarve, is the biggest city in Southern Portugal. Find the best restaurants in Faro, popular things to do, the best places for shopping and where to have fun in Faro, the Algarve's best arts and culture destination.
Ferragudo is a small, traditional fishing village in the Algarve. Find the best beach restaurants in Ferragudo, the best boat trips, popular things to do and where to have fun in Ferragudo, one of the Algarve's most charming fishing villages.
Our guide to Lagos by our Algarve local expert. Find the best beaches, accommodation, and popular restaurants in Lagos. See where to go for the best nightlife in Lagos, popular things to do and where to have fun in this ancient maritime town on the Algarve's south coast.
Loulé is large market town in the Algarve, near Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago. Find the best restaurants in Loulé, popular things to do and what to see in Loulé. Find out about the Loulé Carnival, the famous produce market and the annual White Night party.
Find the best things to do in Monchique. Try the most popular walks and cycle routes in Monchique and the best restaurants, spa breaks and luxury accommodation in the area. Visit Foiá, the highest point in the Algarve.
Monte Gordo is a popular beach resort, close to Vila Real de Santo Antonio and an easy drive from the Algarve's Faro Airport. Find the best restaurants in Monte Gordo, fun things to do with the kids and where to go in Monte Gordo, a top Algarve family holiday destination.
Olhão is a historic town and the biggest fishing port in east Algarve, on the Ria Formosa lagoon. Olhão hosts a famous seafood festival and there are plenty of things to do in Olhão. Find the best boat trips and the the most popular restaurants in Olhão.
A fantasy landscape of caves, grottoes and sea arches. Unmissable! Should you find yourself near Lagos you must visit Ponta da Piedade. Located just to the west of the town, this is a stunningly beautiful section of a coastline that already has more than its fair share of natural wonders. The promontory of Ponta da Piedade is unique, artworks sculpted by nature over thousands of years.
Portimão is the second largest city in the Algarve. Find the best restaurants and beaches in Portimão, popular things to do and the best shopping malls. A popular town for remote work and digital nomads, Portimão is friendly and cosmopolitan, offering a sunny lifestyle all year round.
Praia da Luz is popular family destination close to Lagos on the Algarve's west coast. Find the best restaurants in Praia da Luz, popular things to do and where to have fun in Praia da Luz, one of the Algarve's most charming seaside resorts.
Praia da Rocha is a popular resort for families, couples and singles. Find the best things to do and the best nightlife spots in Praia da Rocha. Find popular beach restauants, where to party and have fun with the kids in Praia da Rocha, one of the Algarve's most popular holiday destinations.
Quarteira is a popular beach resort with plenty of fun and entertainment for all the family. Find the best restaurants in Quarteira, popular things to do, the best nightlife and where to have fun with the kids. Find out about Quarteira's huge gypsy market and the champoinship golf courses in nearby Vilamoura.
Quinta do Lago is an exclusive golf and residential estate just 20 minutes' drive from Faro Airport. Find luxury accommodation, the best restaurants, where to shop, where to have fun and the most popular things to do in Quinta do Lago, a paradise overlooking the Ria Formosa Natural Park and Atlantic Ocean.
Ria Formosa is a large network of barrier islands and inlets created by constantly shifting sand banks. Find out about coastal birds that inhabit the protected Ria Formosa Natural Park, fishing and shellfish harvesting and the famous Ria Formosa oysters. Find the best restaurants, ferry boats and things to do in Ria Formosa.
Our guide to Roman Algarve by our Algarve local expert - Portugal has a long and rich history as the southern gateway to Europe. Find Roman ruins in the Algarve - the Milreu ruins in Estói and Cerro do Vila in Vilamoura. See Roman mosaics and other archaeological finds at Faro Museum.
Sagres, on the far west coast of the Algarve, is where the golden age of the Portuguese Discoveries began. Sagres is a popular fishing and surfing destination and hosts an annual Bird Watching Festival. Find the best surfing beaches, popular restaurants and things to do in Sagres. Find out about the Fortaleza of Sagres and watch the best Algarve sunsets here.
Salema is a quaint seaside village on the Algarve's west coast, with a popular beach with dinosaur footprints!. Find the best restaurants in Salema, popular walking trails, bike rides and things to do in Salema, one of the Algarve's most charming fishing villages.
Silves, the 'Orange Capital of the Algarve' is the region's former capital city. Find the best things to do in Silves, boat trips on the river Arade and the the most popular restaurants. Find out about Silves Castle, Cathedral, Archaeological Museum and the August Medieval Fair.
Our guide to Tavira by our Algarve local expert. Find the best restaurants, beaches, golf courses and popular things to do in Tavira. Find out about the town's history and ferry trips to Ilha de Tavira.
Guide to the best beaches in the Algarve. Smalls cove beaches with amazing sea caves like the Benagil cave, long stretches of golden sand. Find popular beaches for families, water sports and walking in the Algarve, party beaches and deserted beaches.
Vale do Lobo, is a luxury beach and golf resort in the Algarve. Find the best restaurants, best beach bars, where to shop, where to have fun with the kids and the most popular things to do in Vale do Lobo. Find championship golf courses, live music and nightlife in Vale do Lobo.
The Via Algarviana is a 300km mapped trail, popular for hiking and biking, running from Alcoutim in east Algarve to the western tip at Cape St. Vincent. Find the best walks for nature and birwatching along the Via Algarviana.
Vila Real Santo Antonio - VRSA - is a border town in the Algarve. Find the best places for shopping in VRSA. Ferry across the Guadiana River to Spain. Find the best restaurants, the best beaches and things to do in Vila Real de Santo Antonio, a town on the Portuguese border with Spain.
Vilamoura is a popular purpose built resort in the Algarve. Find the best restaurants, best beaches, championship golf courses and best things to do in Vilamoura. Find the most popular tourist attractions and where to have fun. Find out about the best boat trips and nightlife on Vilamoura Marina.
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