Nature

The Algarve enjoys over 300 days of sunshine every year, with more daylight hours than any other major European destination. Warm summers and mild winters allow you to make the most of the outdoors any time of the year. While the blue seas, golden sands, and rugged coastlines offer a wide range of hiking adventures, the winding valleys of the hills known as the Barrocal are home to countless species of flora and fauna, perfect for photography, bird watching, and cycling.

Portugal is blessed with great weather and great waves throughout the year. If you’re a surfer, you will already know of Portugal’s reputation for some of the best surfing spots in the world - but did you know that many of them are only a short drive from Vila Vita Parc? In the spirit of spring, we also invite anyone who’s always dreamt of riding the waves, but never have, to finally dive in and take a look at our top 5 Algarve surf spots! 

With drought affecting almost all districts of Portugal, and considered severe in a large part of the Algarve, the need to save on water and finding new ways of supplying it are at the top of the agenda these days.

Twenty years ago, practically no one had heard of sustainable landscaping in the Algarve. With golf as one of the main attractions, most resorts were more concerned with their carefully manicured greens than by the environmental impact of their creation. In recent years however, Vila Vita Parc has led luxury tourism towards a far more ecological approach to the region.