Christmas and New Year 2024 - 2025 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. 

Quinta do Lago is the outstanding lifestyle resort in Southern Portugal. 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 2024 - 2025. 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 Feasting menus for gatherings with friends
• Did you know you can purchase Quinta do Lago Gift Cards? Offer a Gourmet Experience, Sports Experience, Golfers, or Q Boutique gift card. Find out more here

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 & Eat 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 meals for the kids. 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
Holiday Lights Switch-On
The start of the fun! The lights will be switched on at Dano’s on 1st Dec.. Enjoy mulled wine, hot chocolate and Christmas music at Dano’s Plaza, next to The Campus.
Get the details of Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas Market
The fun Christmas Market happens on the same day. From 4pm to 10pm 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.
Find out about the Christmas Market at Dano's



Christmas Day Lunch 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 do it for you?
The menu features traditional Christmas favourites such as roast turkey and stuffing, and honey-baked ham. There are Portuguese flavours too, with cod fish 'Gomes Sá' on the menu, as well as vegetarian options such as a nut and lentil roast. 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 Lunch 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.
Find out about Boxing Day at Dano’s



Mexican Dinner Party at Dano’s
Gather your amigos for a Mexican Dinner Party at Dano's in Quinta do Lago on 27th Dec.. Vibrant colours, flavours and delicious margaritas! With live music and a fun fiesta vibe.
Find out more about the Mexican Dinner Party at Dano's

NEW YEAR'S EVE IN QUINTA DO LAGO
Welcome 2025 with a sumptuous meal at one of Quinta do Lago's restaurants. From a relaxed sports bar to a quality steakhouse, there are options for all. Bovino, Casa do Lago, Casa Velha and Dano's prepare an evening of food and fun to say Goodbye 2024 and Hello 2025. 
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
Dano's - tasty treats, cold pints and a rocking live band for a super end-of-year party.
Casa Velha - iconic Portuguese flavours with a stylish twist
UMAMI - Asian delicacies to delight
And of course, there will be fireworks at midnight!
See the menus for New Year’s Eve at Quinta do Lago
 


NEW YEAR'S DAY
On the day after the night before, head to Dano's for delicous food, and live music to get you dancing into 2025. There's live music from 2pm, and again from 7pm.
Find out about New Year's Day at Dano's

FESTIVE FEASTINGS
Throughout the month of December, and into January 2025, 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.
Find out more about the Festive Feastings 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, 27th to 29th Dec. 2024.
The 2024 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