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Nova Vida means “new life” in Portuguese. The name Nova Vida reflects the beginning of a new life. Our programme design incorporates the best of traditional and progressive treatment programmes offered around the globe. Our goal is to offer you and your family high quality compassionate and effective care at an affordable price.
OUR JOURNEY: First came the vision, next the site, then the team of professionals who, together with the help and advice of experts in the field, created the comprehensive programme.  Established in February 2007 we offer treatment for chemical and behavioural addictions, as well as related and underlying issues and illnesses. The beautiful hill top setting of Nova Vida creates an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity, which contributes to the healing environment. The eight acres of well maintained land and garden overlook the Monchique Mountains, valleys and the coast, providing patients with a unique opportunity to start the process of recovery.

For decades individuals in Europe travelled the world in search of successful and affordable treatment. The long journey away from home separated travellers from essential familial and social support systems but this separation from loved ones is not conducive to recovery. Now it is possible to enter treatment close to home and we encourage family members to visit regularly and participate in our family programme.

Travel to the Silves region of the Algarve is less than three hours away from most airports in Western Europe and is less than one third of the time it takes to reach treatment centres in the USA and South Africa. We will welcome you at the airport with the traditional gracious warmth of southern Portugal. A staff member will greet you to help make your transition to our clinic stress-free. It is easy to become lost in the bigger treatment centres and consequently, more likely to avoid the psychological depth of work necessary for a successful outcome. Nova Vida, with a total of ten beds, promises to offer individualised attention and care within a small group setting.


Nova Vida is a privately owned treatment centre for addictions and related illnesses. The primary language spoken at Nova Vida will be English.

We are members of EATA (European Association for the Treatment of Addiction) and work together with other treatment facilities around the world to ensure we find the right treatment for you.
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Nova Vida Recovery Centre | Guine | Tunes | 8367-235 | Algarve | Portugal | T +351 282 570020 | F +351 282 574244
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