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Algae Route
Algae Route
Discover the Ocean: From Nature to Plate
On 7 and 8 November 2026, Algae Route returns to memmo Baleeira for its third edition, celebrating one of the sea’s most fascinating resources: seaweed.
Over two days, we invite you to explore the rich coastline of Sagres and discover the role seaweed plays in marine ecosystems, its potential as a food source and the possibilities it offers in gastronomy.
From discovery walks at Praia do Castelejo to a special culinary experience at Fornaria restaurant, this is an invitation to see the ocean through fresh eyes, discover its flavours and deepen your connection with the nature around us.
On 7 and 8 November 2026, Algae Route returns to memmo Baleeira for its third edition, celebrating one of the sea’s most fascinating resources: seaweed.
Over two days, we invite you to explore the rich coastline of Sagres and discover the role seaweed plays in marine ecosystems, its potential as a food source and the possibilities it offers in gastronomy.
From discovery walks at Praia do Castelejo to a special culinary experience at Fornaria restaurant, this is an invitation to see the ocean through fresh eyes, discover its flavours and deepen your connection with the nature around us.
Saturday, 7 November
7:30AM | Seaweed Foraging – Praia do Castelejo
An opportunity to discover seaweed in its natural habitat, guided by Joana Duarte, founder of Rota das Algas. Learn about different species, understand their importance to the balance of marine ecosystems and explore their culinary potential.
11AM | Seaweed Fermentation Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to prepare and ferment seaweed, step by step, using simple techniques you can recreate at home. We will guide you through the process, explain how fermentation works, and show you how to use fermented seaweed in your cooking
Themed Lunch | Rota das Algas x Fornaria
The ocean comes to the table at Fornaria restaurant with a special lunch dedicated to seaweed. Created in collaboration with Joana Duarte and Chef Diogo Ferreira, this culinary experience invites you to discover new flavours and different ways of bringing this ingredient into the kitchen.
100€ per person
An opportunity to discover seaweed in its natural habitat, guided by Joana Duarte, founder of Rota das Algas. Learn about different species, understand their importance to the balance of marine ecosystems and explore their culinary potential.
11AM | Seaweed Fermentation Workshop
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn how to prepare and ferment seaweed, step by step, using simple techniques you can recreate at home. We will guide you through the process, explain how fermentation works, and show you how to use fermented seaweed in your cooking
Themed Lunch | Rota das Algas x Fornaria
The ocean comes to the table at Fornaria restaurant with a special lunch dedicated to seaweed. Created in collaboration with Joana Duarte and Chef Diogo Ferreira, this culinary experience invites you to discover new flavours and different ways of bringing this ingredient into the kitchen.
100€ per person
