Step into the glamour and elegance of Hollywood’s most iconic era this festive season at Vila Vita Parc. The resort has unveiled an enchanting 2024-25 festive program themed “The Golden Age of Cinema.” This year, guests are invited to revel in the magic of classic cinema with exquisite dining experiences, live entertainment, and lavish décor.
The ‘The Golden Age of Cinema’ festivities begin on the 6 December with St. Nicholas’ Day at the Oasis Bar, where guests can enjoy complimentary Glühwein and Christmas cookies. The celebrations continue with a variety of activities, including carpentry crafts for kids, an art class with Ana Cardoso, Christmas card making, and a Winter Teen Camp.
From 20 – 22 December, the Vila Vita Christmas Market offers a festive shopping extravaganza. Guests can browse stylish boutiques, enjoy live music, and savour traditional seasonal treats like Glühwein and Christmas teas while participating in family-friendly workshops.
The Piazetta by the Lake will come alive with live music, with performances by the Lídia Brandão Quartet and the captivating magician Tosta Mista. Guests can immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere as they explore stylish lifestyle boutiques, which include renowned brands like Etro, Tamara Comolli, Ralph Lauren, Comporta Perfumes, Camila, Olhar de Prata and many more.
Christmas Day Festivities
On 24 December, guests can indulge in a Portuguese Christmas Eve lunch and dinner at Adega Restaurant, participate in Christmas crafts, meet Santa Claus, and choose from various dining options including Bela Vita Bar & Brasserie, Aladin Grill, and Mizu Teppanyaki.
Christmas Day features lunch and dinner at multiple venues, including Giardino Restaurant and the two Michelin-starred Ocean Restaurant.
Counting Down the Days
As the New Year approaches, from 26 – 30 December, guests can enjoy a bike tour, spa workshops for teens, wine tastings, art classes, DJ workshops, family T-shirt painting, and festive cocktails.
New Year’s Eve
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a Broadway group dance class, a children’s dinner and party, welcome cocktails, gourmet dinners at various restaurants, a grand firework display, and a disco dance party.
Welcoming 2025
On 1 January, guests can participate in the first swim of the year on the secluded beach, enjoy a New Year’s Day brunch, and continue the festive dining options.
The celebrations continue from 2- 6 January with spa workshops, a winter teen camp, cork creations, art classes, carpentry crafts, and pottery workshops.
Stay at Vila Vita Parc
The resort boasts an extensive choice of leisure facilities, including seven swimming pools, two tennis courts, a secluded beach, and a golf course. In addition, there are 12 restaurants, including the two Michelin-starred Ocean restaurant and a spectacular vaulted Wine Cellar, housing Portugal’s largest private wine collection.
Spa seekers should pay a visit to the 17,250sq ft VILA VITA Spa by Sisley Paris – the first Sisley branded spa in Portugal – which offers 14 treatment rooms, Chakra meditation, Pilates, the only HYPOXI Studio in the country and much more.
Another new introduction for 2025 is that the spa will feature new Icoone and Indiba treatments, each a pioneer in revolutionary beauty and medical technology and treatments.
Rates: Doubles start from £207 (240EUR) per night. More information on the resort and its facilities can be found at www.vilavitaparc.com.
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