February Workshops & Shared Experiences in the Algarve

Valentine-inspired days at Figs on the Funcho, São Bartolomeu de Messines

This February, Figs on the Funcho invites locals and visitors in the Algarve to join a series of small-group workshops and shared experiences celebrating connection, creativity, and seasonal food.

Set beside a quiet river near São Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve, each session offers a gentle, unhurried way to mark the month of Valentine’s — whether you come with a partner, a friend, or simply to enjoy your own company.

These are experiences designed for those who value presence over pace, conversation over noise, and the simple pleasure of doing something meaningful together.

Cooking Workshop + Shared Meal (Algarve)

Dates: 16/02/26 and 23/02/26
Time: 11am – 3pm
More information:
https://figsonthefuncho.com/workshop-theme/seasonal-mediterranean-cooking-workshop/

A hands-on seasonal Mediterranean cooking workshop in the Algarve, held in our farmhouse kitchen. In a small group, participants prepare vegetable-forward dishes step by step, guided with care and clarity.

The experience ends with a long, relaxed shared lunch — a table set for conversation, warmth, and the pleasure of eating what you’ve created together.

Ideal for couples, friends, or solo guests who enjoy thoughtful food and the intimacy of shared experience.

Art Workshop + Lunch (Algarve)

Dates: 19/02/26 and 26/02/26
Time: 10am – 2pm
More information:
https://figsonthefuncho.com/workshop-theme/drawing-and-painting-nature-workshop/

February Workshops & Shared Experiences in the Algarve A tutor-led drawing and painting workshop in the Algarve, using graphite, charcoal, and watercolours. Suitable for beginners and more experienced artists alike, the session unfolds at a calm, supportive pace.

Guests are invited to slow down, observe closely, and enjoy the process. The morning concludes with a nourishing lunch, shared outdoors whenever the weather allows.

A gentle, reflective way to mark the season — particularly lovely as a creative Valentine experience.

Guided Countryside Walk + Lunch (Algarve)

Dates: 21/02/26 and 28/02/26
Time: 10am – 2pm
More information:
https://figsonthefuncho.com/workshop-theme/countryside-walk-with-lunch/

A gentle guided countryside walk in the Algarve, following quiet paths near the river and surrounding hills. The walk offers time to notice the landscape, enjoy conversation, and reconnect with the natural rhythm of late winter.

The experience concludes back at Figs on the Funcho with a relaxed lunch and a glass of wine — a simple, grounded way to share time together.

Who these February experiences are for

These small-group workshops are open to both Algarve residents and visitors seeking meaningful, well-paced days centred on: