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Festive season 2026 · Saudade

Christmas and New Year in the Algarve

Three moments to gather around the table, at Saudade.

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3 moments · 24, 25 & 31 December

Guests raising their glasses at a table in Saudade

Thursday 24 December

Christmas Eve Dinner

A table set before you arrive, and cod prepared according to Portuguese tradition.

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On the table

Fresh goat’s cheese, a selection of charcuterie, selected butters, olives, assorted breads, Portuguese cornbread and toasts

Starter

Velvety pea soup with crème fraîche, finished with crispy dried ham

Main course

Fresh cod in virgin olive oil · Cod loin with a black olive crust, crushed orange sweet potato, sautéed tenderstem broccoli and a velvety prawn sauce

or

Angus tenderloin with Madeira wine jus · Beef tenderloin with potato gratin, sautéed tenderstem broccoli and shimeji mushrooms, finished with a Madeira wine jus

Dessert

Abade de Priscos pudding with cranberry syrup, fresh fruit and a crisp citrus tuile

or

Selection of sliced fruit

Coffee or tea with artisan biscuits

Included

  • Water, tea and coffee
  • Background music

Children

  • Aged 6 to 12: €50
  • Aged 5 and under: free of charge
  • Children’s menu available

7pm to 10pm

Adults €75 · Children aged 6 to 12 €50

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Friday 25 December

Christmas Day Lunch

A memorable lunch in the winter sun, from salt cod fritters to pumpkin sonhos, with no need to watch the clock.

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On the table

Mini salt cod fritters, mini veal rissoles and mini vegetable pies, with garlic and toasted sesame mayonnaise · Selection of butters, assorted breads and marinated olives

Starter

Seafood vol-au-vent · Prawns, clams and mussels in a creamy velouté, topped with salmon roe

Main course

Turkey ballotine with chestnuts · Turkey breast stuffed with chestnuts, caramelised baby carrots, thyme-scented parisienne potatoes and Moscatel sauce

or

Seared sea bass · Seared sea bass with roasted new potatoes, braised endive with kaffir lime and green asparagus

Dessert

Trio of Christmas desserts · Traditional Portuguese rice pudding with cinnamon crumble · Pumpkin sonhos (Portuguese doughnuts) with aniseed, red berry coulis and meringue · Pineapple carpaccio with pink peppercorn syrup and mandarin sorbet

or

Selection of sliced fruit

Coffee or tea with artisan biscuits

Included

  • Water, tea and coffee

Children

  • Aged 6 to 12: €50
  • Aged 5 and under: free of charge
  • Children’s menu available

12pm to 4pm

Adults €75 · Children aged 6 to 12 €50

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Fireworks in the night sky

Thursday 31 December · New Year’s Eve

Silver Night

Limited places

A welcome drink with live music, dinner at Saudade from 8pm, and midnight with champagne, fireworks and the traditional raisins.

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Welcome drink

Mozzarella pearls with basil · Tuna tataki with soy and sesame · Mini tartlets with carrot and coriander mousse · Blinis with prawn and avocado · Plums wrapped in crispy cured ham

Couvert

Olive oil tasting, “cinnamon and juniper berries” · Smoked paprika butter · Selection of breads

Chef’s amuse-bouche

Scallop with edamame, wakame and teriyaki cream

Starter

Beef carpaccio with truffle · Thinly sliced beef, shaved truffle, Parmesan crisp, wild rocket and grissini

Fish

Sweet and sour meagre · Pan-fried meagre, sweet and sour vegetable timbale, prawn bisque and crispy beetroot with leek

Intermezzo

Yuzu and sake sorbet

Meat

White veal flank stuffed with pistachio and alheira (a traditional Portuguese sausage) · Potato gratin, cherry tomatoes and a dry white Port sauce

Dessert

Almond and white chocolate praline · Caramelised white chocolate, Algarve orange and artisan sea salt flakes

or

Selection of sliced fruit with chocolate · Mango, kiwi, strawberries and melon

Coffee or tea and petits fours

Included

  • Welcome drink and canapés, from 7pm
  • Dinner at Saudade, from 8pm
  • Live music until 1am
  • Champagne toast at midnight, with fireworks and the traditional raisins
  • Water, tea and coffee with dinner

Children

  • Aged 6 to 12: €95
  • Aged 5 and under: free of charge
  • Children’s menu available

Other drinks are charged separately.

7pm to 1am

Adults €149 · Children aged 6 to 12 €95

Book New Year’s Eve

Sítio do Garrão, Almancil

Getting here

Saudade is inside DDBC, between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo. Please come in through the main resort entrance; parking is available on site.

Faro Airport
20 min
Almancil
10 min
Quinta do Lago
5 min
Vale do Lobo
3 min
The boardwalk from the beach up to DDBC, between umbrella pines
Sítio do Garrão, 8135-170 AlmancilOpen in Google Maps

How to book

  1. 01Send your request
  2. 02We reply within 24 to 48 hours with availability and booking conditions
  3. 03Your table is confirmed once the deposit is received
Can I come if I am not staying at DDBC?

Of course. Saudade welcomes everyone, and no stay at DDBC is required. On these dates, booking in advance is essential.

What about children and allergies?

Children aged 6 to 12 pay the children’s price, and children aged 5 and under are free of charge. Our usual children’s menu is available at every moment. Please tell us about any allergies when you send your request. For New Year’s Eve, babysitting can be arranged, subject to availability.

Until when can I book?

The sooner the better. Places are limited, and an early request lets us prepare your table and each moment with the care they deserve.

Is a deposit required?

Yes. A 50% deposit confirms your booking.

Request a booking

This is a request, not yet a confirmed booking. We will reply within 24 to 48 hours.

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