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Algarve wines awarded in Agricultural Contest

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Algarve wines awarded in Agricultural Contest

Algarve Wines

Algarve Wines: three wines from the Algarve region were distinguished in the 5th Agricultural Credit Wine Competition, an initiative promoted in partnership with the Portuguese Scales Association.

The Unique – Algarve Cooperative Winery saw the Porches Regional Wine 2017 be awarded a gold medal, similar to Edd’s Regional Wine Reserve 2014, Concepts by Edd’s II.

Paxá Wines received a silver medal for the QO Reserva Regional Wine 2014.

Porches Regional Wine 2017 Distinction

Porches Regional Wine 2017 Distinction

Of the 240 white, red and sparkling wines put to the test by 143 national producers from the different wine regions of the country, the jury distinguished, during the blind tests carried out on October 20 in the Wine Market of Campo Pequeno, 71 wines with the Scrolling Tambourine of Portugal, 40 with gold medals and 31 with silver medals.

Paxá Wines

Paxá Wines

The award ceremony, attended by Francisco Toscano Rico, president of the Institute of Vine and Wine, which certifies the competition, among other figures, was led by Sílvia Alberto and brought together two hundred guests, among those were producers and representatives of cooperatives, responsible for Agricultural Credit all over the country.

With this contest, which tests the quality of national wines, Crédito Agrícola aims to “support the wine sector and the development of local economies”.

Algarve hotels win at the World Luxury Hotel Awards

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Algarve hotels win at the World Luxury Hotel Awards. Epic Sana Algarve

World Luxury Hotel Awards

Four Algarve hotels were awarded in the 2018 edition of the World Luxury Hotel Awards, highlighting the Hotel Faro & Beach Club, distinguished in two categories.

The hotel which is located in the downtown area of the Algarve received the “Luxury Rooftop View Hotel” and “Luxury Harbor Hotel” awards, both continental.

Hotel Faro & Beach Club

Hotel Faro & Beach Club

The Municipality of Faro has already reacted to the news, affirming its “pride” for the distinction and congratulating itself for the rise of overnight stays in Faro in recent years: in 2017, there were 520 thousand overnight stays, compared to 428,475 overnight stays the previous year.

Also at the European level, two Albufeira hotels were distinguished: the Pine Cliffs in the category “Luxury Ocean View Resort” and the Epic SANA Algarve in the “Luxury Coastal Hotel” category.

Pine Cliffs Hotel Luxury Resort & Spa

Pine Cliffs Hotel Luxury Resort & Spa

At the regional level (southern Europe), the Dunas Douradas Beach Club in Vale do Lobo, Loulé, was awarded in the category «Luxury Beach Resort».

The World Luxury Hotel Awards, which began in 2006, distinguish luxury hotels worldwide in about 100 categories, according to votes from customers and industry leaders.

The awards ceremony for the 12th edition of this world competition took place on 10 November in Bali, Indonesia.

Christmas Market in Vale Do Lobo

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Christmas Market in Vale Do Lobo

Vale Do Lobo

To mark the start of the festive season Vale do Lobo Golf resort is preparing to host the 9th edition of its traditional Christmas Market on Saturday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., an event that has become very popular in the region at this time of the year, long awaited by the warm and inviting atmosphere that it offers to all exhibitors and visitors.

Following the formula of success that sets it apart, the event has surpassed all expectations with a record number of confirmed exhibitors and will include not only an exhibition area but plenty of entertainment, animation and live music for the whole family throughout the day.

This typical Christmas Market will also raise funds that go to the Wolf Valley Charity Fund. The Charity was founded by residents and friends of Vale do Lobo, one of the region’s most important charitable associations, that provides strong support to the neediest of the local community.

Christmas Market in Vale Do Lobo

Charity Christmas Market

In this year’s event, many local exhibitors with a wide variety of products to suit all tastes and preferences come back to this event, but this time with many novelties that promise to surprise and delight all visitors at the Vale do Lobo Golf Resort, including original ideas for exquisite gifts, a combination of aromas, flavours and delicacies from the gourmet kitchen, fashion accessories, home and decor items, crystals, cosmetics, jewellery, flowers and plants, greeting cards, books and toys, food and beverages of exclusive producers and much, much more!

Christmas Market in Vale Do Lobo

Charity Christmas Market

For the little ones there is plenty of activities and entertainment for an unforgettable day, surprises and lots of fun with children’s entertainment by Oficina de Sonhos.

Throughout the event, there will be a live entertainment program on the stage of the Auditorium, including various musical performances and a magic show.

The Vale do Lobo Christmas Market is organized in collaboration with the Algarve Resident, Infralobo E.M. and the Municipality of Loulé.