What to do in the Algarve at New Year? The Algarve is a fantastic place to visit during the festive season, and sees many visitors flock here during the winter months to enjoy an out of season holiday. While of course it is possible to enjoy many of the traditional Christmas and New Year in the Algarve traditions as you would at home, there is also plenty to see and do that will make seeing in the New Year in the Algarve a time to remember! Algarve Housing like to inform you what and where to do in the Algarve, Portugal during New Year.
Of course one of the best things about jetting off to the Algarve at New Year is the weather. In past years this region has enjoyed a mild and temperate climate during the winter months which many visitors have appreciated, escaping the colder, harsher temperatures at home. It does get a little chilly at night however, so don’t forget your jumpers! The weather is perfect for getting out and about and enjoying all that the Algarve has to offer and many typical attractions such as boat trips out to sea are still available during the winter months. While you may not be able to lie out on the beach in a bikini, certainly exploring the beautiful coastal areas is something you can do in the Algarve at any time of year.
Algarve at New Year
The bigger tourist resorts such as Albufeira, Lagos, Praia da Rocha are fantastic if you are hoping for a lively and action packed time. Here you will find restaurants and bars that are buzzing and packed with local residents as well as other tourists who will bring in the New Year in a typically raucous and lively fashion!
Lagos
There is a fantastic annual fireworks display on the river in front of Lagos which will delight people of all ages. This beautiful display is well worth a visit if you want to see in the New Year in style. The New Year open air concert at Fisherman’s Beach (Praia dos Pescadores) is also fantastic and will make for a memorable evening too. It attracts over 50,000 visitors each year, and the bars and clubs stay open all night long, so if a real party is what you are after, this is the place to head to for New Year in the Algarve.
Sophisticated and glamorous
If you are looking for something sophisticated and glamorous, Vila Vita Parc in Porches hosts a fantastic Grand Ball. This Black tie 6 course Gala Dinner is truly special, and the evening finishes with a stunning fireworks display as well.
New Year’s Eve Gala
The New Year at Conrad Algarve is also worth investigating. Here you can choose from several mouth-watering fine dining experiences, as well as glittering New Year’s Eve Gala, complete with fireworks at midnight and live music.
If you are looking to party Monty’s New Year’s Eve party, at the Praça in Vale do Lobo has it all. Here you can enjoy a great dinner, as well as dancing and lively entertainment.
Praia da Rocha
On the Rocks in Praia da Rocha is the place if you want to dance until dawn, or head to the clubs in popular Lagos such as the Bon Vivant – a club boasting four floors all geared towards crazy party fun. Party, party for New Year in the Algarve!
Something for everyone
There is much to see and do in the Algarve at New Year and whether you are looking for a vibrant party, a good sing along with the locals, a fine dining experience or simply a quiet and relaxing evening it really does have something for everyone, and you are sure to have a New Year in the Algarve that is one to remember!
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Happy New Year, warm wishes,
Michele