--- title: Algae Route description: "Discover seaweed's ocean treasures at Algae Route. Explore Sagres coastline, forage with experts, and enjoy culinary experiences at memmo Baleeira." keywords: "Algae Route Sagres, memmo Baleeira hotel Sagres, seaweed foraging experience Portugal, coastal gastronomy Algarve, Praia do Castelejo, marine ecosystem workshops, ocean-to-table dining, sustainable food tourism Portugal" seo_title: "Sagres, Algarve | Seaweed & Gastronomy" url: https://memmo-hotels.guestcentric.net/en/algae-route language: en is_homepage: false hotel: Memmo Baleeira city: Sagres country: Portugal phone: "+351 282 624 212" email: baleeira@memmohotels.com --- [Hotel Logo](/baleeira/) - [Rooms](/baleeira/hotel-rooms) - [Eat & Drink](/baleeira/eat-and-drink) - [Experiences](/baleeira/experiences) - [Wellness](/baleeira/wellness) - [Gallery](/baleeira/hotel-gallery) - [Offers](/baleeira/hotel-special-offers) - [Explore Sagres](/baleeira/explore-sagres) Traveling is seeing with new eyes. It is stepping into new worlds, unveiling hidden corners of life, and seeking moments that linger long after the journey ends. Travel is about the unexpected, the unforgettable — those rare experiences that transform and inspire. It is discovering and weaving stories born from authentic encounters, from small details that touch the heart, and from emotions etched deeply into memory. To travel with memmo is to live every destination fully, to go beyond the surface, beyond what meets the eye, and absorb every scent, sound, and color each place offers. Because every journey, every path, every culture, every person carry something unique, a gift that once experienced, stays with us forever. This is the spirit of memmo Unforgettable Hotels, crafting more than stays, creating memories that become part of your story. #### Explore [https://www.memmohotels.com/baleeira/](https://www.memmohotels.com/baleeira/) #### Memmo Baleeira ##### Sagres, Algarve [Website](https://www.memmohotels.com/baleeira) [Book Online](https://book.memmobaleeira.com?gc=15e669709d91381ea2970040c66df676) [https://www.memmohotels.com/alfama/](https://www.memmohotels.com/alfama/) #### Memmo Alfama ##### Lisbon [Website](https://www.memmohotels.com/alfama) [Book Online](https://book.memmoalfama.com/?gc=a684ed52e3bd22895ba34660590b9048) [https://www.memmohotels.com/principereal](https://www.memmohotels.com/principereal) #### Memmo Príncipe Real ##### Lisbon [Website](https://www.memmohotels.com/principereal) [Book Online](https://book.memmoprincipereal.com?gc=8da0dcc4e0d49d8dc59eed7f81cb5295) [Brand logo](./) Address [Sitio da Baleeira Sagres, Algarve 8650-357 Portugal](https://maps.google.com?q=Sitio+da+Baleeira,Sagres,8650-357) [+351 282 624 212 (National) Fixed line call](tel:+351282624212) [baleeira@memmohotels.com](mailto:baleeira@memmohotels.com) Scroll # 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. #### 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 #### Sunday, 8 November *7:30AM | Seaweed Foraging – Praia do Castelejo* Another opportunity to explore the coastline of Sagres with Joana Duarte, discover the diversity of seaweed and understand its relationship with the ocean, food and sustainability. 45€ per person ## Past Editions Each edition of Rota das Algas has brought together ocean discovery, shared knowledge and the flavours of the sea. Looking back, we celebrate the moments that have deepened our connection with the coast of Sagres and the nature around us. --- #### Discovery Along the coastline of Sagres, every encounter with seaweed invites us to look more closely at the life shaped by the ocean. #### Flavours From the shore to the table, seaweed reveals new flavours and inspires fresh ways of thinking about food. #### Knowledge Guided by curiosity, we discover different seaweed species and learn more about the role they play in marine ecosystems. 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