Spring
Spring brings the Algarve to life in its most delicate and vibrant form. The days grow longer, temperatures soften, and the scent of orange blossom drifts from the Barrocal hills, inviting slow exploration and moments of pure ease.
Nature in Full Awakening
Wander or cycle through blooming landscapes
This is the ideal season for gentle trekking or mountain-bike rides through the countryside. Temperatures are mild. The fields are sprinkled with wildflowers, almond trees bloom in soft whites and pinks, and orange and lemon trees release their sweet perfume. Pomegranate flowers and loquat trees add touches of red and gold, while jacarandas in nearby towns begin to paint the streets a luminous violet.
Boat trips & deserted-island moments
The Ria Formosa shines in spring. A private boat trip lets you glide through calm channels, anchor near deserted islands, or stop for a seafood lunch in a neighbouring fishing village. Wildlife is abundant, and the lagoon’s colours take on a soft, crystalline clarity.
Golden light & quiet beauty - a perfect season for photographers
Above all, spring offers a gentle, golden light that makes even simple moments feel special — breakfast outdoors, an afternoon reading in the garden, or a quiet evening on the terrace watching the sky change colour.
A paradise for birdwatchers
Spring is one of the most active moments for birdlife in the Ria Formosa. Migratory birds return from Africa, filling the lagoons with movement and colour — spoonbills, flamingos, egrets, black-winged stilts, and the rare purple swamphen. Early mornings are especially magical, with birdsong echoing across the salt marshes, ideal for quiet walks or serene boat tours.
Seasonal seafood & market treasures
Spring is an exceptional moment for local flavours. Markets overflow with strawberries, loquats (nêsperas), fresh peas, fava beans, wild asparagus and fragrant herbs such as pennyroyal and thyme.
At the same time, the Ria Formosa offers some of its best seafood of the year — clams, cockles, razorshells, sea bream, mackerel and the region’s renowned octopus. Everything tastes fresher, brighter and deeply connected to the season.
A perfect season for photographers
Spring offers some of the most inspiring light of the year - a gentle, golden light . Mornings reveal soft pastels over the Ria Formosa, with mist rising gently from the salt marshes. Wildflowers carpet the hills, blooming trees add delicate colour, and migratory birds create moments of movement and contrast. The golden hour stretches longer, bathing landscapes, villages and beaches in a warm, luminous glow. For photographers — amateur or professional — spring in the Eastern Algarve is a season of endless texture and colour.
Golf at its best
With mild temperatures and clear skies, spring is the perfect time for golf getaways. Courses in the Eastern Algarve are at their most beautiful, surrounded by lush fairways and cooled by gentle coastal breezes.
First swims & peaceful beach days
Some already enjoy their first ocean swims in spring. Beaches are serene, the light is soft, and the sea has a unique crystalline glow. Whether for a walk at dusk or a picnic by the water, the coastline is at its most peaceful.
Flower Gathering & Seasonal Arrangements
Spring is the perfect season to inaugurate our floral workshops. Guests are invited to wander through the villa’s garden and surrounding paths, collecting delicate pomegranate blossoms, wildflowers and fragrant herbs. Guided by our floral expert, the experience becomes a gentle exploration of colour, texture and scent — learning how to blend seasonal blooms into simple, elegant arrangements.
It’s a mindful activity that captures the spirit of spring at Villa Lage and naturally awakens creativity.
