WALK & ART FEST

Barão de São João wait for you!

From the 4th to the 6th of November, the village of Barão de São João, in the municipality of Lagos, will once again host the festival that combines hiking with art.

The program is long and diverse, with 85 free activities for all tastes: long, short and themed walks (geology, botany, bird watching, history, drawing...), workshops, activities for children and families, mountain biking and wellness activities that invite you to relax and enjoy nature.

In this 5th edition, some novelties stand out, such as the poetry soiree "Poetry is unstable equilibrium", the screening of the documentary "To Make a Living" - Stories of Women's Work Life", and the workshops on "Introduction to Non-Violent Communication".

The 5th edition once again counts on the mobilization of the local artistic community, which comes together to provide visitors with an artistic immersion in this village with such peculiar characteristics.

Take the opportunity to visit the Installation Art created especially for this event. 16 local artists created 17 unique pieces, which can be visited on a route of about 3.5 km, along the village of Barão de São João and the woods.

Make your registration! Barão de São João awaits you.

WORKSHOPS

Let's learn?
WORKSHOP
Sow and take care of our forest
1h30   Min 1   Max 15   Minimum Age 4

Sow and take care of our forest

Cultural Center of Barão de São João

Following an activity carried out during the previous year under the Walk & Art Fest 2018, which resulted in the planting and sowing of a native...
WELFARE
 Yoga & 5 elements
1h15   Min 6   Max 20   Minimum Age 16

Yoga & 5 elements

Barão ConVIDA (Rua José Silva Marreiros)

According to the philosophy of Yoga, like Nature, the human body and the mind are both composed by the 5 elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space....
WELFARE
Forest Therapy
3h   Min 4   Max 10   Minimum Age 16

Forest Therapy

Parking in the Picnic Area of ​​Barão de São João Forest

A sensory walk, between 3 to 5 km, through trees based on Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku, Forest Bathing. An invitation to wander, create or...
WORKSHOP
Introduction to Non Violent Communication
1h30   Min 1   Max 15  

Introduction to Non Violent Communication

Cultural Center of Barão de São João

Nonviolent Communication is something that has been very important in my personal development and in my relationship with others, and I want to share...
WORKSHOP
Stamp workshop
2h   Min 3   Max 6   Minimum Age 6

Stamp workshop

Barão ConVIDA (Rua José Silva Marreiros)

Let's make our own stamps! Using some simple materials, we will draw objects, small creatures, leaves, flowers, animals - whatever you wish -, create...
WORKSHOP
Mural painting and artistic experiences
3h   Min 1   Max 15   Minimum Age 3

Mural painting and artistic experiences

Cultural Center of Barão de São João

Mural painting and artistic experiences - to be developed with children, young people and all interested parties. The intention with this intervention...
WELFARE
Tai Ji Quan
01h00   Min 1   Max 15  

Tai Ji Quan

Cultural Center of Barão de São João

Originates in the Chinese art of fight, KUNG FU, which was developed by the Buddhist Monk Bodhidharma in the Monastery of Shao Lin in China, in the sixth...
WORKSHOP
Vegan Food Workshop
3h   Min 5   Max 15   Minimum Age 8

Vegan Food Workshop

Outdoor Stage of the Cultural Center of Barão de São João

Several vegan recipes will be made and an e-book with the recipes will be provided. Participants will help in the making. During the workshop alternatives...
WELFARE
Music for Everyone
1h00   Min 5   Max 25  

Music for Everyone

Barão ConVIDA (Rua José Silva Marreiros)

Bring your guitar, your drum and other musical instruments, even if you don't know how to play we teach you basic notes and tips to create Magic together,...
WELFARE
Tai Chi in Barão
1h30   Min 1   Max 20  

Tai Chi in Barão

Cultural Center of Barão de São João

Tai Chi is a secular modality known as "moving meditation" and is also a Chinese martial art, providing a slow and gentle physical activity suitable...
WORKSHOP
The Art of Stones that Tell Stories
2h   Min 5   Max 20   Minimum Age 18

The Art of Stones that Tell Stories

Pic Nic Area Barão de São João Woods

Stones are the guardians of knowledge, according to the Ancients. Others believe that stones talk to us. Stone circles, stone statutes & monuments...
WORKSHOP
Blue, from the light’s colours: cyanotype workshop
3h   Min 3   Max 8   Minimum Age 10

Blue, from the light’s colours: cyanotype workshop

Barão ConVIDA (Rua José Silva Marreiros)

We'll make some postcards using cyanotype and some plants and other objects we have in hand. This photographic printing technique was invented in the...
WELFARE
Luohan QiGong (Chi Ckung)
1h   Min 1   Max 20  

Luohan QiGong (Chi Ckung)

Cultural Center of Barão de São João

Qi Gong is known as ‘‘life energy cultivation’’. Is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures,...
WELFARE
Dancing in Nature
1h30   Min 5   Max 15   Minimum Age 8

Dancing in Nature

Parking in the Picnic Area of ​​Barão de São João Forest

Through dancing we perceive the connection with natrure. We embody the element of Earth - adamant as the mountains and the rocks that structure our world,...
WELFARE
Medicine Music and Meditation
1h30   Min 10   Max 20  

Medicine Music and Meditation

Cultural Center of Barão de São João

In this Medicine Music circle we want to celebrate Mother Earth, Love, Joy and the Union between Brothers. An opportunity for us to use our voice, without...

KIDS ACTIVITIES

A bug's life
1h00   Min 5   Max 15   Minimum Age 6

A bug's life

Pic Nic Area Barão de São João Woods

Spiders are insects, right? No... they're not! And do you know why? In this activity we'll set out to discover all kinds of secrets about insects: what...
#AÚltimaGota_Algarve
1h00   Min 4   Max 16   Minimum Age 8

#AÚltimaGota_Algarve

Outdoor Stage of the Cultural Center of Barão de São João

Activity with a huge board game about how to save water. Did you know that to make a single pair of jeans we spend up to 5.000 liters of water? And that...
Art in nature - "landart" project
1h30   Min 10   Max 20   Minimum Age 4

Art in nature - "landart" project

Pic Nic Area Barão de São João Woods

  This activity is intended for families with children from 4 to 12 years old and includes a walk through the woods where each family/child will...
Yoga in Autumn
0h45   Min 4   Max 10   Minimum Age 4

Yoga in Autumn

Parking in the Picnic Area of ​​Barão de São João Forest

Reading a story about the Autumn and where children will practice some yoga poses. Includes breathing and relaxation practices. NOTE: Bring a towel and...
A bug's life (EN)
1h00   Min 5   Max 15   Minimum Age 6

A bug's life (EN)

Pic Nic Area Barão de São João Woods

Spiders are insects, right? No... they're not! And do you know why? In this activity we'll set out to discover all kinds of secrets about insects: what...
Woods' Treasure Hunt
00h45   Min 2   Max 10   Minimum Age 8

Woods' Treasure Hunt

Pic Nic Area Barão de São João Woods

Are you an "explorer" of an experienced nature? Then this activity is for you!Hidden within the woods are cards about different plant species that have...
H2O Expedition – Discovering the value of water
1h00   Min 5   Max 25   Minimum Age 6

H2O Expedition – Discovering the value of water

Barão ConVIDA (Rua José Silva Marreiros)

Education for sustainability and increasing knowledge in matters relating to water are a crucial tool in the training of children and young people. Awareness...
The birds of the wood's - Trivia hunt
0h45   Min 2   Max 10   Minimum Age 6

The birds of the wood's - Trivia hunt

Pic Nic Area Barão de São João Woods

Trivia hunt to learn more about some of the bird species that live in the Mata of Barão de São João. Can you find the clues and...
#AÚltimaGota_Algarve (EN)
1h00   Min 4   Max 16   Minimum Age 8

#AÚltimaGota_Algarve (EN)

Outdoor Stage of the Cultural Center of Barão de São João

Activity with a huge board game about how to save water. Did you know that to make a single pair of jeans we spend up to 5.000 liters of water? And that...

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