Ativities
Workshops e 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 rucksack with the essential tools you should always have with you.
25 April (17h00)
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School
Duration: 1 h | Guide: António Cotão (biologist and outdoor guide)
Talking with… Daniel Pinheiro
Portuguese photographer and director specialising in natural history
On the 26th he'll be with us in Ameixial for an informal chat about his work, biodiversity in Portugal and to share aspects, curiosities and other details of his work with those interested! We'll also get a glimpse of one of his documentaries.
Biographical note: Daniel Pinheiro is one of the most talented and well-known wildlife documentary producers in Portugal. Several of his films have been broadcast on television, the most recent being ‘Portugal, a Natural History’.
26 April (17h00 - 18h00)
Meeting point: Salão Nobre da Junta de Freguesia de Ameixial
Duration: 2h
Family Activities
Craft Workshop
Making Cane Objects
Cane can be used to make various utilitarian objects, including toys, which have long been part of our cultural history. In this activity we will be joined by a master craftswoman who will give families the chance to build a cane toy. A time of learning and lots of fun for the little ones!
25 April (14h30 - 16h30)
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School
Duration: 2h | Difficulty: Very Easy | Guide: Vanessa Flórido (Projecto TASA)
Magic with Angel DeVal
Angel DeVal is an illusionist dedicated to close-up magic for children and adults. Ângelo Deval's shows are very dynamic and varied, where the interaction and participation of the audience contributes greatly to the show's success.
25 April (14h30)
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School
Duration: 2h | Difficulty: Very Easy | Guide: Angel DeVal
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: 2h30 | Difficulty: Very Easy | Guide: João Violão
Laughter Yoga for Families
Laughter Yoga is a unique exercise routine that combines unconditional laughter with breathing. Anyone can laugh without relying on humour, jokes or comedy. Laughter is initially simulated as a physical exercise, maintaining eye contact and promoting childlike play. Children can laugh hundreds of times a day, while adults laugh very little, so in Laughter Yoga we encourage people to be like children and cultivate playful behaviour.
This family activity helps parents connect with their children.
26 April (14h30)
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School
Duration: 2h30 | Difficulty: Very Easy | Guide: Pascal Rodrigues
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: To be announced | Guide: Museu Municipal de Loulé
26 April (14h30)
Beekeeping for Kids
Beeswax Candles
Filipe is from Ameixial and passionate about beekeeping. He's led tours in the past, but this time he's going to reveal a little bit about the world of bees and the art of beekeeping to the little ones! And at the end, parents and children can learn how to make a beeswax candle!
26 Abril (14h30)
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School
Duration: 2h30 | Guide: Filipe (Ameixial Beekeeper)
Traditional games ‘Let's Play’
Bora Lá Brincar is a project conceived by the Municipality of Loulé, Loulé Cidade Educadora, as a member of the Portuguese Territorial Network of Educating Cities and as part of the ‘Play in the Educating City’ Working Group. The aim of this Working Group is to promote play activities that encourage the education and all-round development of children in cities. This group works together with various entities, institutions and partners to create an environment that values play as an essential tool for children's learning, socialisation and well-being. Among the games, we will have rolling carts, traditional games, gymkhanas, skateboards to play with, in order to create moments of play and interaction between children, young people and families.
27 April
Meeting point: Ameixial Primary School
Duration: 2h | Guide: Sports Department experts (Sports Infrastructure Management Division)
Wellness Activities
Yoga at Seiceira
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!
26 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
Traditional Algarve Tales
There's no mouth that won't listen and no ear that won't speak! From mouth to ear, and from ear to mouth, traditional tales have been handed down since the days when there was no time. In this session, Algarve folk tales are the protagonists, coming from the ears and mouths of those who have given their bodies and souls as vehicles for collective memory.
25 April (21h00)
Meeting Point: Café Central | Duration: 2h | Guide: Ticha Amaral
Urban Sketchers' Illustration Exhibition
Drawing Trails
As is the tradition at this festival, we're once again organising an exhibition, this time of illustrations of walks produced by the Urban Sketchers Algarve collective!
Under the guidance of João Pinto, our secretariat space will host beautiful drawings by various authors during the event, dedicated to the walks and the places where they take place.
Opening 25 April (16h00)
Local: Grupo Desportivo Ameixialense Pavilion
Social Hour with
DJ Alfarroba and Serranos Cocktail Tasting
The cocktails will be prepared by students from the Vila Real de Santo António School of Hospitality and Tourism.
25 April (17h00)
Meeting Point: Grupo Desportivo Ameixialense Pavilion
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.
26 de Abril (21h30)
Meeting Point: Grupo Desportivo Ameixialense Pavilion | Duration: 3h
Guide: Ruben Diez & Nuno Carpinteiro e Fátima Monteiro (Dance Teacher)