Shopping, fun and family entertainment are promised at this weekend’s 13th Vale do Lobo Christmas Market. The hugely popular event on Saturday and Sunday (December 2 and 3), from 10am to 5.30pm, is a great day out for the entire family.
Organisers say it’s the ideal place to pick up fantastic Christmas gifts, to sample gourmet food and wine and to get into the festive spirit with entertainment for all ages.
The Christmas Market is free to attend and is held throughout the Parque do Golfe and Vale do Lobo Auditorium, a warm and inviting covered area.
This year, the event will be welcoming a new record number of exhibitors, showcasing the very best products – everything from gourmet wines and food to beautiful jewellery, arts and crafts, ceramics, fashion, children’s clothing, sweets, regional produce, flowers, paintings, body products, toys, cards, gifts, cakes and much more – all in one place!
To complement the extensive market area, an entertainment programme has been prepared that includes dance shows, children’s entertainment and live music with Betty Martins. Stay the whole day and enjoy lunch or a snack from the gourmet caterers Algarve Fine Food, Anise – A Cuisine Affair and Asiana The Indian Caterers, who will be running the food court and restaurant area at the market.
Take part in a raffle, with proceeds going to the Wolf Valley Charity Fund, which provides support and finance to numerous causes in the local area.
This year, as the Christmas Market celebrates its 13th anniversary, the resort wants to commemorate the occasion in a special way, introducing new elements, innovative stands, decorations and festive ambience throughout the day.
Exhibitors at the Vale do Lobo Christmas Market this year will include: ALAMAYA, Algarve Candle Company, Algarve Fine Food, All Gourmet, Alma Spirits, AMUTAKI, Ana Calheiros, Ana Gregório Joalharia, Andorinha Algarve Soap & Beauty, Asiana The Indian Caterers, Aurora Soaps, Aveleda, Barro à Parede, Bees in Tube, By Mary, CandleLight, Carob World, Casa Matias, Cátia Assunção, Cerâmica Tôr, Chez Isabelle & Gourmet Made in Portugal, Chilli Boy Piri Piri, Courelas da Torre, Elsa Pires Luxury Collection & Palomita, Ely Flores, Epoxy Lab, Eusébio Santos, Fernanda Ventura, Floral Image, Girls Love Hats, Herdade do Menir, Honest Dragon, Honey Drop, House of Style, Janela D’Alma, Kind of Wax Store, Ky Crystals, Liac Business, Luhme Studio, Margarida Viegas, Maria Formosa, Martin Boutique Wines, Munchi Cozinha Criativa, Nova Vida, Oficina de Sonhos, Palavra com Chama, Pure Spirit Art, Quinta do Cedro, Rainbow Cards, Saar@Home, Saboaria D’Aldeia, Sanaberry, Sigues, Souvenir da Luz, Spikes Restaurante, Steven Newton, Super Cars, Trip & Taste, Two Dogs, Usura Artesanato and VDL Concept Store.
This year, the interest in the Christmas Market registered an unprecedented demand from local businesses, which confirms the popularity and prestige of the event that has become a reference in the region.
The Portugal Resident is again proud to be official media partner for the Vale do Lobo Christmas Market.
For more information, call +351 289 353 261/4, email: marketing@vdl.pt, or visit www.valedolobo.com
CONGRATULATIONS to Christoph Dreier from Santa Bárbara de Nexe, who won a “€50 Vale do Lobo Experiences Voucher” which can be used to participate in one of the many experiences, workshops and activities the resort hosts throughout the year. Christoph participated in our recent competition in association with Vale do Lobo and answered correctly that the Wolf Valley Charity Fund was founded in 1999.
