Activities
Workshops and Other Talks
Workshop
What should I take in my bag?
Sharing session and technical advice on how to prepare for a hike and how to equip your backpack with the essentials you should always have with you.
25 April (17h00)
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School | Duration: 1h30
Guide: António Cotão, biologist and outdoor guide.
Workshop
Pure Energy on the Trail: Homemade Energy Bars
Walking requires the right fuel. Forget those ultra-processed bars and learn how to make energy-packed snacks, tailored to provide the energy you need for hikes lasting several hours. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll combine oats, nuts and seeds to create natural, nutritious bars that fit perfectly in your rucksack and ensure you’ve got plenty of energy right up to the last kilometre.
25 de Abril (15h00)
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School | Duration: 1h30
Guide: Catarina Pires
Talking with…
Paulo Lucas
Director of the Zero Association. A discussion on nature conservation in Portugal.
Paulo Lucas is one of the founders of Associação Zero. He has been involved in the community and environmental movements for several decades, with nature conservation being the main focus of his work.
25 April (17h00 - 18h00)
Meeting point: Salão Nobre da Junta de Freguesia | Duration: 1h
Family Activities
Archaeology for Families
The mysteries of the Iron Age and Southwest Writing
A discovery activity for parents and children, in which they have the opportunity to learn the secrets of archaeologists and understand the work they do to uncover the past.
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School | Duration: 2h30
Guide: Daniela Grelha e Jéssica Botelho (Museu Municipal de Loulé)
25 April (14h30)
Puppet Theatre WorkshopTeatro da Peúga
“Teatro da Peúga” has been designed for families who want to create, play and use their imagination together! The workshop invites participants to immerse themselves in the world of puppet theatre by creating characters made from socks. Over the course of three complementary stages, participants explore handcrafting, the basic principles of puppetry and the collective creation of a short story, based on emotions and values, which is then performed in a small theatre specially built for the occasion.
25 Abril (15h00 - 17h00)
Meeting point: Salão Nobre da Junta de Freguesia | Duration: 2h30
Guide: Jeannine Trévidic (Picada Cultural) Audience: Activity aimed at families with children over the age of 6.
Music for parents and children with “João Violão”
An afternoon in which the younger ones dance, sing and play to the latest rhythms, and the parents relax to the sound of older tunes. You won't want to miss it!
25 April (14h30)
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School | Duration: 1h00
Guide: João Violão
Jogos Tradicionais
“Bora Lá Brincar”
Bora Lá Brincar é um projeto concebido pelo Município de Loulé, Loulé Cidade Educadora, enquanto membro da Rede Territorial Portuguesa das Cidades Educadoras e a integrar o Grupo de Trabalho “Brincar na Cidade Educadora”. Este Grupo de Trabalho tem por objetivo promover atividades lúdicas que incentivem a educação e o desenvolvimento integral das crianças nas cidades. Este grupo trabalha em conjunto com diversas entidades, instituições e parceiros para criar um ambiente que valorize o brincar como uma ferramenta essencial para a aprendizagem, socialização e bem-estar das crianças. Entre os jogos, iremos ter carrinhos de rolamentos, jogos tradicionais, gincanas, skates para brincar, por forma a criar momentos de brincadeira, interação entre crianças, jovens e famílias.
26 de Abril
Ponto de encontro: Escola Primária de Ameixial | Duração: 2h
Dinamização: Técnicos do Departamento de Desporto (Divisão de Gestão de Infraestruturas Desportivas)
Wellness Activities
Beginning Ritual:
The Awakening
of the Senses
Description: Welcome the new day with a sunrise ritual. Before we set off along the Ameixial trails, an invitation to pause and observe one of the greatest spectacles on Earth. The Beginning Ritual has been designed for those who believe that the best way to explore Nature is to first be in tune with oneself.
Includes Sunrise Meditation and a Healthy, Delicious Breakfast.
Enjoy a morning feast prepared with fresh, local products. Seasonal fruit, artisan breads and hot drinks await you, in a friendly atmosphere where you can share with fellow walkers.
Note: This is a paid activity.
Price* - €10 standard ticket | €6 children aged 5–12 | Free for under 5
Payment is made directly to the facilitator.
*Includes breakfast.
25 April (06h30)
Meeting Point: Ameixial Primary School | Duration: 2 h | Facilitator: Leonor Isidoro, Rêverie
Yoga at Seiceira
Descrição: This session, on the threshing floor next to the water tank viewpoint, will include breathing techniques (pranayamas), postures (asanas), relaxation techniques and meditation. And, of course, a walk to the site! Everyone is welcome!
Note: Participants should bring their own yoga mat.
25 April (18h30)
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School
Duration: 1h | Guide: Lina Campos (Yoga instructor since 2021, certified by AETO - European Association of Oriental Therapies and Yoga Alliance).
Musical and Cultural Entertainment
Cine WFA
A slideshow of images and photographs accompanied by live music from accordionist Nuno Carpinteiro.
This will be followed by a night-time walk around the village.
24 April (21h30)
Meeting Point: Pavilhão Desportivo |
Duration: 45 min.
Concert and Baile de Roda
The Sevillian flautist Ruben Diez, accompanied by the virtuoso accordionist Nuno Carpinteiro, travel through the sounds of world music, inviting all participants to dance in the company of the instructor Fátima Monteiro from the group Danças do Mundo ao Sul.
25 April (21h30)
Meeting Point: Grupo Desportivo Ameixialense Pavilion | Duration: 3h
Guide: Ruben Diez & Nuno Carpinteiro e Fátima Monteiro (Dance Teacher)
Chill-out Session with DJ Alfarroba and cocktail tastings
25 April (18h00)
Meeting Point: Grupo Desportivo Ameixialense Pavilion
DJ Alfarroba will take us on a journey through the sounds of world music, funk and other musical styles inspired by the unique, family-friendly atmosphere of the Ameixial Walking Festival.
To accompany the music, there will be a cocktail tasting featuring local produce.