Alvarinho Festival in April, Wine & Friends Meet-up, Hike & Lunch in Azóia

are you a fan of vinho verde? Then weekend trip itinerary is for you!

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Good Vibes Day Out
April 01, 2025

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Alvarinho Festival: A Weekend Escape for Vinho Verde Lovers

If you love Vinho Verde, this trip is a must! Alvarinho is the grape behind Portugal’s most iconic wine—fresh, aromatic, and packed with character. And there’s no better way to celebrate it than at the Festa do Alvarinho e do Fumeiro de Melgaço, happening from April 25 to 27 in Portugal’s northernmost town. Expect a weekend filled with incredible wine and delicious food from region.

Melgaço is about a 5-hour drive from Lisbon, so the best option to get there is to rent a car. To make the ride more enjoyable you can make a stop on the way Aveiro or Coimbra. If you're taking public transport, you can catch a train or bus to Viana do Castelo or Valença, then hop on a regional bus or taxi for the final stretch. Either way, the journey is part of the adventure!

The festival runs all weekend from April 25th to 27th, but Saturday April 26th is the day you don’t want to miss. There are live cooking showcases, where top chefs pair traditional flavors with Alvarinho wines. And at night 90s music takes over until 4 AM, making it the perfect mix of good vibes, great wine, and nostalgia.

Beyond the festival, Melgaço has a lot to offer:

  • Peneda-Gerês National Park: If you’re up for an adventure, the park is nearby and offers some of the best hikes in Portugal.

  • Melgaço Castle: A medieval fortress with stunning views over the Minho region.

  • Rafting & Outdoor Adventures: The Minho River is perfect for rafting, kayaking, and other water activities.

Wine & Friends meetup this Wednesday at Pé Franco

Let’s catch up with friends, make new ones, and enjoy great wine! Whether you’re a regular, have joined us once, or are completely new to our events and trips, sharing a glass of great wine is always a perfect reason to meet and chat. 😉

🍷Wine part

We love being outdoors, we love adventures, and we definitely know how to enjoy great food and wine 🤩
That’s why our event location isn’t random—it’s carefully chosen to ensure we enjoy amazing wine while discovering something new.

This time we explore a local spot in Alvalade. Pé Franco, an organic and natutal wine bar and shop, has prepared a special selection just for us - four wines to explore

✨ €7 per glass

Guys offer some bites that go well with wine. Also you can order some food from the neighboring restaurant. We will not stay hungry, for sure😉

🤗Friends part

This is more than just a night out—we gather to mingle, catch up, and truly get to know each other. We care about how you’re feeling today and who you are as a person. So take this as your sign to listen, open up and see if this night might spark lasting connections.

Hike & Lunch in Azóia this Sunday

What can be better than going for a hike with a group of amazing people to spend a day outdoors? Right, sitting around the table afterwards to have a meal together and share some life stories.

This time our fellow good viber, experienced hiker and bright soul Iri will be hosting the hike and lunch. The warmest vibe and smooth flow is guaranteed😉

⛰️ Hike
We will do a circular hike starting in Azoia and passing through Santuário da Peninha. The hike promises to be moderately challenging. We will do around 11 km which will take us approx 3,5 hours to complete.

🍽️ Lunch
After the hike, we will head to a local restaurant to enjoy a yummy lunch together.

Getting there:

  1. You can take a train to Sintra from Rossio or Oriente and share an Uber with other participants (11-13 Euro). Please plan to arrive in Sintra no later than 9:20.

  2. You can take a train to Cascais and share an Uber with other participants from there (9-11 Euro). Please plan to arrive in Cascais no later than 9:20.

  3. Join a whatsapp group to connect and coordinate (the link will be shared on Saturday).

🎒What to take:

  • comfortable sports clothes and sports shoes

  • water;

  • sunscreen and a hat;

💰 Cost of the event
To confirm your spot the organizational fee is 10 euro. Please confirm before Saturday 13:00.

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😉 About Good Vibes Day Out

It all started with the hike in Sintra back in February 2023 to meet people and make friends. Step by step, lunch by lunch, hike after hike it grew into a community of people who appreciate spending great time outdoors and value building long-lasting connections. There is a cozy WhatsApp group for those who attended the events. There we discuss ideas for future events and organize get-togethers outside of publicly announced events.

Our vibe is chill and laid-back. Good Vibes Day Out is about sharing the experience, exploring, enjoying great food, having deeper conversations, embracing diversity, and leaving room for spontaneity so that everyone can add their colors to the weekend and let things happen.

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See you on hikes and weekend trips,
Anna