Vila Vita Parc : discover one of the best luxury hotels in all of Portugal. 50-minute drive from Algarve Airport, the scattering of white-washed buildings commands a prime location at the heart of Algarve, comfortably nestled within a 22-hectare estate and with unperturbed views over the Atlantic Ocean. With 200 rooms and suites, all recently renovated to include more of the region's aesthetic sensitivities such as the beautiful pottery and bleached wood, along with mosaicked bathroom walls, and a dash of color here in there, Vila Vita Parc is the marriage of modernity and the historical traditions of Portugal. Launching in 1992, it was the hotel flawless service by its dedicated staff, wide variety of culinary offerings, with 7 bars and 11 restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Ocean Restaurant, and an exquisite spa that allowed the hotel to climb to the top of the luxury scene in Portugal.
Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Vila Vita Parc continues to be one of the country's most in-demand addresses and it manages to retain its clientele by always keeping the experience fresh and exciting. In this new episode of our documentary series, Ivan and Rouslan Lartisien, co-founders of Lartisien, take you on a tour of the hotel -from its beautiful modern interiors to the estate to the kitchens, where the Vila Vita Parc recently hosted a unique event that brought together 6 Michelin-starred chefs from all over Portugal to create a unique tasting menu to celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. In the video, meet the likes of Head Sommelier Ricardo Rodrigues and his cellar of over 11,000 bottles and Chef Hans Neuner, the man behind Ocean Restaurant.
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Presentation of the hotel
02:55 Beach and cliff
03:51 The beach club
04:42 The cellar for tastings and dinners
07:04 Villa Azurine : best villa in Algarve
09:20 Restaurants
11:27 Seven 2 star chefs of Portugal for the 30th anniversary of Vila Vita Parc
13:50 Final