Stays in hotels, a dinner for two, relaxing in the spa, taking a carriage or galleon ride along the river, going on blind dates with books or participating in workshops. In the Algarve and Alentejo, there is no shortage of programs with Valentine's Day in mind, with options for those who prefer to spend more or less money.
From Lagoa to Sines, passing through Faro or Vilamoura: the Sul Informação brought together different options.
Lagoa
To mark Saint Valentine's Day, the Municipal Library of Lagoa prepared the activity “Blind Date with a Book in the Library”.
This is an initiative aimed at adult readers, which aims to “awaken curiosity”, leading participants to “leave their literary comfort zone and try books by other writers and genres that they would not normally read”.
“Blind Date with a Book in the Library” invites participants “not to judge a book by its cover, title, author or literary genre”, since the books on display will be wrapped and the reader will only have access to a small excerpt of each work that will help you in your choice.
Vacation Specials
Thinking of everyone who wants to share special moments with their partner, Vila Vita Parc, located in Alporchinhos (Lagoa), has planned several initiatives.
On that day, the hotel will have a professional photographer ready to capture the couples' moments. Sessions last up to two hours and prices start at 220 euros.
As love letters remain forever, the hotel decided to create a workshop creating Valentine's cards, made from scratch, with the guidance of an expert in the field.
Adults and children are invited to participate in this session, where no prior experience is necessary and all materials are provided by the resort (55 euros).
For those who enjoy sporting activities, Vila Vita Parc has prepared a special session of aerial yoga for two, exclusively, over 60 minutes.
To relax after class, or even as an alternative, at the Spa By Sisley Paris, there is the Spa for two, 60 (195 euros) or 90 (270 euros) minutes of medium intensity pressure massage, side by side with the face. half. The Spa's offering is varied and includes several possibilities. The menu can be consulted here
As for romantic dinners, at Vila Vita the Mizu Teppanyaki, where the night begins with Lily with togarashi, followed by Gyosas with shrimp, XO sauce and yuzu, the Selection of braised nigiris, Duck breast with teriyaki and, at the end, Cherry, roses and Sichuan (72 euros, without drinks).
At the restaurant Golden Beach, on Armação de Pera beach (also from universe Vila Vita), there will be Focaccia, olive tapenade and carrot spread, Ceviche with sea bass, pomegranate and coriander, Pintada, kimchi and chilli sauce, and Chocolate, coconut and ginger (56 euros, without drinks).
All initiatives are open to non-guests and reservations can be made through customerservice @
Lagos
In Lagos, love is celebrated between the 14th and 18th of February. “Lagos com Amor” presents a series of initiatives that include guided tours, music, dance, a market and even a workshop of cooking for a romantic dinner.
For Valentine's Day, a workshop for couples “Menu for Romantic Dinner”, with Teresa Couto, with the preparation of delicious dishes.
The program of initiatives also includes a sensual Tango class (February 16th) and the guided tour “Love in the time of Discoveries” (February 18th), through the corners of the city.
The Levante Market, with the collaboration of the Barlavento Artisans Association, hosts, on the 17th and 18th of February, the “Mercado com Amor – Craft Show”, which includes sweets, food and drinks, musical entertainment and also the presentation from the play “The Love of Pedro and Inês”.
To never forget Saint Valentine's Day, you can also stop by the “Heart of Love” photography corner and record the moment (from the 14th to the 18th).
Parking at Parque da Frente Ribeirinha will be free, between the 14th and 18th of February, for two hours, upon presentation of a receipt for purchases equal to or greater than 10 euros made in local shops or restaurants.
AP Hotels & Resorts
The AP Hotels & Resorts group also has special offers for Valentine's Day.
At Praia da Rocha, at AP Oriental Beach, there is an exclusive package for 170 euros, which includes a one-night stay, romantic decoration in the room, sparkling wine on arrival and a buffet dinner with live music and views of the beach and the sea .
The hotel also offers the option of a romantic buffet dinner, without stay, for 35 euros.
Already in Faro and Tavira, AP Eva Senses and AP Maria Nova Lounge also have options.
At AP Eva Senses, in Faro, the Harune restaurant has prepared an exclusive menu for the 14th, in a dinner that promises to be special, with views of the Ria Formosa, live music and drinks included. It costs 45 euros.
In turn, AP Maria Nova Lounge has dinner at the Rooftop Nomad Restaurant & Bar, overlooking the city of Tavira. Dinner costs 46 euros and includes drinks and music by the guest DJ.
To book, you must contact us on 289 540 100 or make your reservation by email [email protected].
Quinta do Lago
The restaurants at the Quinta do Lago resort have menus designed for this day.
At Casa do Lago, there is artisan bread and starters to share, such as oysters, burrata and yellow tuna ceviche. Then, land and sea arrive on the plate with Black Angus Sirloin & Sautéed Shrimp with Garlic and Herb Butter, Selection of Vegetables and Roasted New Potatoes.
To finish, Chocolate Genoise, White Chocolate and 70% Cocoa and Chocolate and Strawberry Glaze will be served. The price is 75 euros per person, drinks not included.
Those who prefer to opt for Asian cuisine can go to UMAMI.
Here, the menu includes Chawanmushi, a Creamy egg, mushrooms and spicy almonds, followed by a Bivalves Bao, coriander and lemongrass and a Duck Wonton, with orange & kimchi. There is also a Beef Tartar and sushi to share. Dessert is Citronella Ice Cream, a lemongrass and wild fruit ice cream.
The price is 75 euros per person, drinks not included.
At Bovino SteakHouse, starters to share include Pork Belly Bao, Peruvian Salmon and Smoked Beef Ribs Empanada.
The first course is Cod Confit with breadcrumbs, prawns and sparta. As a meat dish, we present Matured Black Angus Filet Mignon, accompanied with parmentier potatoes, grilled bimi and cowboy butter. Dessert is a spicy chocolate and salted caramel tart. The price is 75 euros per person, without drinks.
At this restaurant, there is also a vegetarian menu, with starters such as Creamy Mushroom Arancini, Spicy Fruit Piccadilly and Corn Empanada.
The main dishes are Spicy Korean Dumpling and Roasted Eggplant. Finish with an American Cheesecake with passion fruit coulis. The price is also 75 euros per person, without drinks.
At Casa Velha, you will find a more traditional menu.
Here there is homemade bread, butter and olives and a fresh cheese and beetroot spread to start.
This is followed by Tuna “Al Sibesh”, with coconut milk, raspberries, chili, sweet potato and broad beans. And, as a second course, cod with cornbread and shrimp.
The third moment is a meat dish: Pica-Pau de Vaca with pickles from the resort's farm, Q Farm, and homemade croutons. Finish with a Petit Gateau, with red fruits and vanilla ice cream. The price is 65 euros per person, without drinks.
On this date, The Magnolia Hotel and Clube da Quinta also have programs, which can be consulted here
Pine cliffs Resort
Pine Cliffs Resort, on the coast of Albufeira, has prepared three special offers.
In addition to the stay, the resort suggests a gastronomic experience for two and a relaxing massage for couples at the award-winning Serenity Spa.
“Sharing is caring” is the motto of the special dinner that will be served at the “O Pescador” restaurant and which includes a selection of dishes to share between the couple.
In addition to staying on the night of February 14th, couples will be welcomed with VIP treatment in the room (sparkling wine and white chocolate truffles with raspberry filling) and will have access to the Serenity Spa Thermal Oasis (prices from 300 euros for a stay at Pine Cliffs Hotel and 325 euros at Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites).
Thinking about couples who can't do without a moment of relaxation as a couple, Pine Cliffs Resort has developed a second offer that includes, in addition to a one-night stay with VIP treatment in the room, a relaxing massage for couples at the Serenity Spa and free access to the Spa Thermal Oasis (prices from 285 euros to stay at the Pine Cliffs Hotel and 310 euros at the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites).
You can also opt for a complete experience, which includes a romantic dinner at the “O Pescador” restaurant and a relaxing couples massage at the Serenity Spa.
In addition to the two-night stay with in-room VIP treatment, couples will have access to the spa's Thermal Oasis on both days (prices from 560 euros for a stay at the Pine Cliffs Hotel and 600 euros at the Pine Cliffs Ocean Suites).
The romantic dinner “Sharing is Caring”, which will be served on February 14th at the “O Pescador” restaurant, is also available for couples who are not staying at the resort.
The menu, which includes different moments of sharing, is available for 120 euros/couple (additional 35 euros per person if you opt for wine pairing).
For more information about Valentine's Day offerings at Pine Cliffs Resort, see the website.
funfair Hotels & Resorts
At Tivoli Carvoeiro, The One and Azur Bar restaurants present special menus to celebrate Saint Valentine's Day.
At The One, the meal begins with Caramelized Scallops with Watercress Cream, Finger Lime and Ginger Foam and a Curry Cappuccino with Tropical Fruits and Green Lobster Medallion.
The main fish dish is Sole with Vegetable Scales and Pea Purée, Almonds and Chorizo Oil and the meat dish is Pink Veal Tenderloin with Wild Mushrooms and Potato Terrine. For dessert, there is the “Tree of Sin”, a tree made of chocolate, cotton candy, raspberries, peta zetas, white chocolate mousse, hibiscus gel, pistachio crumble and dark chocolate ice cream with chilli.
The “Timeless Love” menu at The One Restaurant is available for 90 euros per person. The option to pairing of wines and drinks selected by the Sommelier are an additional 50 euros.
Still at this hotel, but at the Azur Bar, there is Shrimp Carpaccio marinated with Algarve Citrus, Rose Petals and Passion Fruit Vinaigrette. Followed by a Braised Lily with Green Shiso sauce, served with Mediterranean Vegetables and Sesame and Ginger Rice or a Pintada Supreme with Pepper and Dark Chocolate sauce, accompanied by crispy Polenta and Organic Vegetables.
The sweet treat is a Raspberry and Sparkling Cheesecake, Crumble and Spice Ice Cream.
This “Timeless Love” menu from Restaurante Azur is available for 47,50 euros per person with drinks included.
Reservations can be made by calling 282 351 100.
At Tivoli Marina Vilamoura, the Glee Boutique Café presents options related to the festivities.
Between the 9th and 14th of February, the new products are Rhubarb, vanilla and raspberry tart; Passion Fruit and Red Fruit Pavlova; Coeur du Glee and Mara des Bois with Brazilian chocolate and pistachio; and chocolates, now in a special edition of cherry, hazelnut and tonka bean.
The Tartelete and Coeur can also be ordered in large sizes.
VidaMar Algarve
At VidaMar Algarve, located next to Praia dos Salgados, in Albufeira, there is an accommodation program, from 199,75 euros per person, with one night's stay in a double room prestige and breakfast buffet lines at Ocean Restaurant. The “St. Valentine” It also includes a welcome offer in the room with wine and artisan cookies.
At this five-star hotel, the program extends to dinner, at Olivo Meat & Wine. São's special menu Valentine has four tasting moments: oysters with sea foam; tomato tartare and bluefin tuna with ginger and soy, pork tusk, dates, celery and nasturtiums and, to finish, pavlova with vanilla cream and pink pepper and chocolate heart with raspberry reduction – accompanied by wine pairing.
Here it is also possible to enjoy the Osmos Wellness Center spa circuit, with a 50-minute massage for two.
For couples who just want to enjoy a romantic dinner on the night of February 14th, there is a special menu for 48 euros per person, including drinks. In addition, a couples massage option is available, which can be booked between the 13th and 17th of February, starting from 150 euros.
W Algarve
“Together in Glamour” is the motto of the most romantic dinner of the year that Paper Moon, a restaurant at W Algarve, in Albufeira, is organizing.
Dinner will have four moments, with Prosecco Valdobbiadene present throughout the night. The starters, Primi Piatti and Secondi Piatti are each person's choice, among some options presented, ending with a dessert.
In this “Together in Glamour”, chef Julio Ferradas gives you the choice, as a starter, between Ostrica, oyster fried in butter and pepper sauce, or a Veal Carpaccio in small pieces stuffed with burrata and porcini mushroom sauce. Afterwards, guests can choose between Beetroot Risotto with mussel cream and topinambur chips, or Chitarra, a pasta with saffron sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and crispy bacon – one of the most recent additions to the restaurant's winter menu.
Next, there will be the typical Calamari, squid stuffed with scallops, truffle, bisque sauce and crispy leeks, or Filetto di Manzo, a traditional beef fillet stuffed with pistachios and smoked scamorza cheese and mashed potatoes. Finally, the Cioccolato will be served: a creamy dark chocolate with coconut shavings, grapefruit and cotton candy.
In addition to the atmosphere, which recalls the 20s, resident DJ PIPPA will present a playlist designed for the occasion.
The price of dinner is 75 euros per person, and includes a bottle of Prosecco per table.
Reservations can be made by contacting 289 372 371 or 964 622 535.
For those who want to celebrate Valentine's Day throughout the month, W Algarve has other packages that include accommodation with breakfast for two people, a 60-minute treatment at the Away Spa, access to the Wet Area and 10% discount on purchases at the Spa, 20% discount at B&F, late check out subject to availability and a bottle of sparkling wine on arrival.
Real Hotels Group
The Real Hotels Group group did not want to be left out of the celebration of Valentine's Day and that is why at Real Cozinha Restaurante, in Albufeira, at Real Cozinha Restaurante, in Olhão, and at Real Restaurante, also in Albufeira, there are programs for couples.
At Atlântico Restaurante, at Grande Real Santa Eulália Resort & Hotel Spa, in Albufeira, the menu includes a welcome drink, basket of homemade bread and toast, ginger butter, basil olive oil and crab pâté; for starters there is bluefin tuna tartare, avocado, quail egg, tapioca and spicy horseradish.
The fish dish is truffled oyster risotto, tempura octopus with smoked pepper mayonnaise and confit veal cheek meat, sweet potato kisses and organic courgette. For dessert there are chocolate and praline pleasures, strawberry, basil and pansy ice cream and macarons and sweet apple tartlet. The drinks included are from the Hotel's selection.
Dinner starts to be served at 19:30 pm and costs 120 euros per couple.
Real Cozinha Restaurante, at the Real Bellavista Hotel & Spa, in Albufeira, will have a starter, green asparagus cream with toasted almonds and ginger and ham, arugula and walnut salad with honey vinaigrette.
The fish dish is braised salmon fillet with curry and ginger sauce and the supreme meat dish is guinea fowl with dried apricots.
Desserts will be forest fruit and strawberry pannacotta with whipped cream and hot chocolate.
Dinner is scheduled for 19:30 pm and costs 54 euros per couple. Drinks are not included.
At Real Restaurante, at the Real Marina Hotel & Spa in Olhão, there is a welcome drink, low-temperature tiger prawn starter and mango chutney, red chilli jelly and mint sprouts.
The fish dish is sea bass stuffed with mussels, champagne risotto and sun-dried tomato pesto and lamb rack in herb crust, beetroot hummus, baby vegetables and Madeira sauce.
Dessert is strawberry and white chocolate jam, passion fruit ice cream and pearls.
The price is 120 euros per couple.
Alcácer do Sal
Thinking of everyone who wants to celebrate Saint Valentine's Day without much expense, the Municipality of Alcácer do Sal is preparing the “Love in Freedom, in Alcácer do Sal” initiative, which combines Valentine's Day with the 50th anniversary celebrations. of the Carnation Revolution.
Tuk-tuk tours, Love Route, book presentations and other activities promoted by the Library, photo booth, promotion of traditional restaurants and commerce, decoration commemorating the date, rides on the Galeão and carriage rides.
The Galeão Tour on the Sado River takes place on the 14th, between 16pm and 00pm, costs 17 euros for adults and 00 for children and includes a hot drink and cupcakes.
Registration can be made until the same day, at the Tourist Office, via email to [email protected] or by contacting 265 009 987 and 911 794 685.
The Secret Friend initiative takes place between the 10th and 14th, in the three libraries in the municipality.
Also in the Municipal Library Auditorium, on the 14th, at 18:00 pm, there will be a presentation of the book “We knew so little about love”, by Helder Reis.
This month, the Library goes to schools in Alcácer, with the reading of a love story.
The Library also goes to the county's Homes and Day Centers to promote activities about love in the county's Homes and Day Centers.
On the 10th and 14th, there is a “Blind Date with a Book”, also in the municipality’s three libraries.
The Carriage and Tuk-tuk Tours take place on the 14th, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm and from 14:00 pm to 18:00 pm, starting at the Tourist Office. Participation is free.
The initiative Photobooth takes place at the same times and location.
The Love Route takes place between the 10th and 14th. The itinerary is available at the Tourist Office.
Moura
In Moura, the Chamber did not want to fail to mark the most romantic day of the year and prepared several initiatives for the 14th.
The municipality counts on the collaboration of the municipality's restaurants to present a different menu on this date.
Couples who dine in one of the participating restaurants are eligible for a draw for three vouchers (per couple), with prizes awarded.
The first prize includes a voucher of 150 euros (for one night, of your choice, at one of the municipality's travel agencies), two tickets for the play “Monólogos do Penis”, which will be on stage at the Cine-Teatro Caridade, and a dinner for two people ( to choose from in one of the restaurants participating in Valentine's Day).
The second and third prizes include two tickets to the theater play “Penis Monologues” and a dinner for two people (chosen at one of the restaurants participating in Valentine's Day).
On February 16th, at 16pm, the draw for the winners will be broadcast live on the Câmara de Moura Facebook page. vouchers awarded.
Sines Sea View
To celebrate this date, Sines Sea View has prepared several packages that can be enjoyed between the 14th and 17th of February.
The most complete offer includes accommodation with a double room with side sea views, romantic decor and dinner (195 euros).
It is also possible to stay in a double room with a side view of the sea and with romantic decoration, without dinner
included, for a lower price (115 euros).
Before dinner, couples can enjoy a couple's massage at Pindas da Costa Alentejana (220 euros with dinner) or the SPA circuit – sauna, jacuzzi, Turkish bath, heated pool and gym (135 euros with dinner).
A package is also available that includes a relaxation massage, followed by a snack served in the hotel's Lobby Bar (145 euros).
The meal will be served at Volta do Mar. The menu was created by Chef David Proença and includes Welcome Drink with Sparkling wine with red fruit gelatin.
Starters include sourdough bread, seaweed butter, olive tapenade, seaweed brioche, copita mayonnaise and Copita.
As a main dish, there is braised salmon with Asian broth, grouper, shrimp and creamy seaweed and sparkling rice, and duck magret, cauliflower, hazelnuts and blueberries.
The romantic dinner is only available on the 14th and 17th.
The menu also includes drinks, such as White and Red Wines Plus Sines Sea View Selection, Soft Drinks, National Beer, Water and Cafeteria Service.
The Valentine's menu costs 45 euros per person.
Reservations can be made by calling 269 038 980 or emailing [email protected].
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