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Vila Akoya
Wednesday 23 September – Saturday, 26 September 2026
12:00–00:00
see registration link
Wednesday 23 September – Saturday, 26 September 2026
12:00–00:00
see registration link
We opened our creative campsite, tiny home village and project of our dreams: Vila Akoya. And to celebrate this we are organising a 4-day Grand Opening Extravaganza! 🍾🥳🎉
Four days full of celebration, relaxation and creation together with our friends and friends disguised as strangers, right here at this fantastic project we worked so hard on bringing into this world. 🥹
Expect 4 days of Vila Akoya on steriods, with a full agenda of activities, games, music and workshops, where we show you our spaces and friendly faces, play tunes for you and have lovely things to eat, to see and to be as we dance ourselves en each other from the day into the night. 🌈💃🏽
So bring your lovely self, your kids, your neighbours and your mother too - and don’t forget to pack your swimsuit - and join our celebration from the autumn equinox until the full moon, at our beautiful Vila Akoya. 🌚🌝
When: September 23rd until September 26th 2026
Where: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QMeHpLiwGYiweCuW6?g_st=ic
Want to share a song, an art, tune, craft, treat or idea with us during this event? Please get in touch with us on 00351 960 446 285 or info@vila-akoya.com, which is also where the full program and latest updates can be found.
Would you like to book a spot with us before, during and/or after the event, in one of our accommodations or with your own camper, caravan or tent? We still have some spots available on the camping and in our homes-on-wheels! Book them on www.vila-akoya.com or send us an e-mail!
We love you! ♥️
Registration
http://www.vila-akoya.com
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