Portugal Confidential

24/09/2025

Back by popular demand! Saturday, 27 September is outdoor barbeque, live entertainment and movie night at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve. Open to all with free entrance, music and film. Barbeque a la carte items are available for purchase. On this night...GREASE is the word! See the 70's classic musical, starring John Travaolta and Olivia Newton John.

On Saturday, 27 September, Viceroy at Ombria Algarve invites everyone to a summer barbeque and cinema under the stars.

23/09/2025

A new jewel has arrived in Tavira. 🌟 The Palácio de Tavira Hotel combines history, design, and contemporary luxury in the Algarve’s most charming town. Stay in the restored palácio or the Moorish-inspired Medina, unwind at the rooftop pools, savor Mediterranean flavors at Mirsal Restaurant and recharge at the tranquil Luma Spa. See: https://bit.ly/palacio_tavira

22/09/2025

It's Oktoberfest time! The best German Oktoberfest in Portugal can be found in the Algarve at Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches. From 24 September to 5 October, beer is flowing, sausages are grilling and the live oompah band from Bavaria is playing polkas! Truly a fun experience for everyone. It's best to book your space in advance. Click to find out more.....

The VILA VITA Biergarten, a traditional German restaurant in Porches, is celebrating the season with an Oktoberfest from 24 Sept to 5 Oct.

16/09/2025

At Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches, Algarve, you’ll find authentic German specialties—think artisanal sausages, schnitzel, pork knuckle, and apple strudel—served in a lively, Bavarian-style beer garden. A taste of Germany in the Algarve!

Schnitzel? Strudel? The Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches, Algarve, is a charming restaurant serving delicious Bavarian favorites.

10/09/2025

Lisbon "elevated" urban luxury hotel! The Myriad by SANA rises over the Tagus with striking architecture, river-view rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant, a sky-high spa, and Lisbon’s most spectacular viewpoint bar. Perfect for travelers—or the ultimate Lisbon staycation.

Find out more at Portugal Confidential: https://bit.ly/Myriad_by_Sana

09/09/2025

The Eclipse Dinners at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve are quickly becoming one of Portugal’s most talked-about culinary events. In each edition, Chef Pedro Pinto joins forces with a celebrated guest chef for a four-hands dining experience. On 12 & 13 September, Michelin-star chef Alexandre Silva (Loco) is guest in the kitchen.

Eclipse dinner series, 12 & 13 September, at Solalua—the fine dining gastropub at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve with guest chef Alexandre Silva.

08/09/2025

✨ Passionate About Algarve ✨ This Friday evening, 12 September, Vila Vita Parc hosts nine celebrated Algarve chefs for an evening of Algarvian cuisine. Live cooking stations are set around the Piazetta, along with products from local producers and winemakers, for a relaxed, delightful and delicious gastronomic experience.

02/09/2025

New York City’s legendary Employees Only Bar is open in the Algarve! What?!?! From today through Saturday, Vila Vita Parc welcomes the award-winning bar for an exclusive pop-up at their own House Bar. Six signature cocktails, two non-alcoholic creations, live DJs, and a dazzling Art Deco atmosphere await. Experience one of the world’s best bars—without leaving Portugal.

From 2 to 6 Sept, the Algarve will sip with a New York accent at the Employees Only pop-up at the House Bar at Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa.

01/09/2025

Fitapreta Vinhos has added a brilliant new experience to its already impressive estate: A Cozinha do Paço. Inside the former palace kitchens, chef Afonso Dantas reinvents Alentejo traditions with contemporary flair and pairs them with António Maçanita’s exceptional wines. From snacks in the kitchen to desserts in the living room, it’s a gastronomic journey like no other.

A Cozinha do Paço, at Fitapreta winery in Alentejo, proposes a gastronomic experience that makes it worth a journey to the countryside.

28/08/2025

Introducing KAN.JO, the new Asian fine dining restaurant at the Algarve Marriott Salgados Golf Resort & Spa. A celebration of emotion ("kanjo" in Japanese), this sleek dining destination fuses Japanese, Chinese, and Korean traditions with Portugal’s finest ingredients. From exquisite sushi to bold signature dishes, it’s a culinary journey designed to stir the senses.

Luxury Portugal travel guide for Lisbon, Porto, Algarve, Comporta, Douro, Alentejo, Madeira and Azores.

27/08/2025

Praia Dourada restaurant is the beachside restaurant you've been needing. Light, healthy meals with tropical flavors. Fresh juices and frozen cocktails. It's also the centerpoint of the Armação Beach Club in Armação da Pêra. So, bring your sun hat and sun screen and chill to the DJ beats and crashing waves.

Learn more and book your space at: https://bit.ly/praia_dourada

26/08/2025

Noite Branca | White Night in Loulé is back! The Summer ends with one of the best parties in the Algarve. Saturday, 30 August from 20:00 until late. Dress code: White! Click to find out more, including parking and shuttle bus options.

Loulé White Night | Night Branca returns in 2025! The largest, most festive end-of-summer party in the Algarve is scheduled for 30 August.