Nothing about our villa collection is mainstream, and this inspired us to create memorable, unique experiences where the overlooked secrets of the Algarve will become treasured memories for our guests.
More and more our guests are looking for time to put the fast-paced world behind them and spend quality time with their friends and family. Today’s sophisticated travellers are on a quest for ‘authenticity’ – for local neighbourhoods, boutiques and restaurants, to explore the unexplored.
The Best of the Algarve
Algarve 10+1 is a tour of life in the region, helping to promote and preserve its unique cultural tapestry. From east to west, from farm to coast, these are places where we can still discover the rural communities and unspoiled natural landscapes of the Algarve.
Local and Traditional Culture
Our partners Loulé Criativo, Proactivetur and Projeto TASA offer a chance to take part in workshops, courses, theme weekends and experiences inspired by the Algarve’s traditional art, handcrafts, gastronomy and music. Enrich your stay by learning more about the region’s fascinating cultural heritage.
Vineyard & Farm Experience
At the heart of Alentejo, VILA VITA’s Herdade dos Grous organic farm and vineyard is a part of our genuine commitment to farm-to-table gastronomy, it’s magnificent 790 hectare grounds create an incredible rural retreat offering a range of regionally influenced experiences. Bread, wine and cheese making workshops, bird-watching, horse-riding – this is the perfect place to get away from the world and get back to nature.
Sea Caves
The Algarve coast is home to some of the largest marine caves in Europe and due to the calm seas here we can venture into them safely.
Boat trips to famous caves such as Benagil include BBQ lunches and a guided tour – everything you need for a sea-faring day of adventure.
Pottery Workshops
For over 50 years the artisans of Porches Pottery have created hand crafted works that continue a local tradition dating back thousands of years.
At their 18th century farmhouse, you can attend a tile painting workshop, create a one-of-a-kind souvenir and enjoy lunch at the Bar Bacchus café.
Wine Tours
It’s exceptional climate help provide the Algarve with an excellent terroir for wine making.
Wine was first produced here as early as 2000 B.C. and remains one of its best kept secrets. Our wine tasting experiences will inspire you to learn more about its many blossoming vineyards.
Culinary Workshops and Events
With international chefs bringing exciting new ideas, and local chefs perfecting traditional recipes handed down through the generations, VILA VITA offers a range of gastronomic experiences that will give you a true taste of the region as you discover the fresh vibrancy of the seas and the intense aromas of the farm.
Nature Walks
All across the Algarve, Via Algarviana creates and promotes hiking trails, nature tours and cultural festivals that help give tourists and residents alike a better understanding of the important habitats and incredible natural landscapes of the Algarve.
Pre-historic Dinosaur Footprints
Amazingly, among the limestone rocks of the golden beaches at the picturesque village of Salema you will find a trail of large fossilized dinosaur footprints.
Discovered in 2001 by geologists from Lisbon University, they are a must-see for budding young paleontologists!
