Guidebook for Algarve
Food scene
One of our favorite places in the Algarve! Absolute must if you are visiting lovely Alvor. The chef used to worked in a Michelin star restaurant and really serves mouthwatering tapas. Our suggestions are Batatas Bravas, Mushrooms with Garlic. They have a secret patio where they often have live bands performing relaxed music.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
13 gastrobar
13 Tv. do CasteloOne of our favorite places in the Algarve! Absolute must if you are visiting lovely Alvor. The chef used to worked in a Michelin star restaurant and really serves mouthwatering tapas. Our suggestions are Batatas Bravas, Mushrooms with Garlic. They have a secret patio where they often have live bands performing relaxed music.
This cafe offers many options of fresh juices and smoothies and healthy food like salads, vegan baked goods, fruit bowls, and sandwich with hummus and avocado. Try out their home made brownies and banana muffins.
Super Juice
Avenida Tomás CabreiraThis cafe offers many options of fresh juices and smoothies and healthy food like salads, vegan baked goods, fruit bowls, and sandwich with hummus and avocado. Try out their home made brownies and banana muffins.
Warning: call before you go. It's a pop up cafe and it opens only during lunchtime.
Try this little cafe nestled in the most beautiful garden centre. You sit amongst the trees and plants at natural looking wooden table and chairs with brightly colored cushions, choose either sun or shade in this unique and glorious garden setting.
Refined lunch menus.
Natura Garden Centre, Loule 8135-107 Portugal+351 914 020 391
Naturalgarve
943A EM527Warning: call before you go. It's a pop up cafe and it opens only during lunchtime.
Try this little cafe nestled in the most beautiful garden centre. You sit amongst the trees and plants at natural looking wooden table and chairs with brightly colored cushions, choose either sun or shade in this unique and glorious garden setting.
Refined lunch menus.
Natura Garden Centre, Loule 8135-107 Portugal+351 914 020 391
Situated on the beach, the restaurant was built to take full advantage of the breathtaking views over the sea and is reached by exclusive elevator transporting you down the cliffs right into the restaurant. Please go! ;) Extremely romantic.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Caniço
Aldeamento Prainha ClubSituated on the beach, the restaurant was built to take full advantage of the breathtaking views over the sea and is reached by exclusive elevator transporting you down the cliffs right into the restaurant. Please go! ;) Extremely romantic.
Portuguese food with a contemporary twist. Fancy dining with a great wine list. Sometimes they invite artist for live music.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante O Barradas
Portuguese food with a contemporary twist. Fancy dining with a great wine list. Sometimes they invite artist for live music.
This place's decor will take you back in time to 1930s or 1940s. Traditional Portuguese pastry and coffee for quite reasonable price. One of the most authentic and oldest cafes in Portimao serves delicious desserts with almonds and figs among many other local ingredients.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The House of Isabel - Pastry & Tea Room
61 R. DireitaThis place's decor will take you back in time to 1930s or 1940s. Traditional Portuguese pastry and coffee for quite reasonable price. One of the most authentic and oldest cafes in Portimao serves delicious desserts with almonds and figs among many other local ingredients.
A great value for your money at this restaurant that serves amazing shellfish. Our recommendation is "Sapateira". Looks shabby on the outside but if you are visiting Ferragudo, you won't be disappointed by the friendly service and the outstanding quality of their food.
Maré Viva
23 R. Mal. CarmonaA great value for your money at this restaurant that serves amazing shellfish. Our recommendation is "Sapateira". Looks shabby on the outside but if you are visiting Ferragudo, you won't be disappointed by the friendly service and the outstanding quality of their food.
Located right at the Zona Riberinha this place offers great local wine and contemporary setting.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Faina
Located right at the Zona Riberinha this place offers great local wine and contemporary setting.
Dona Barca
22 R. da BarcaAn Institution in Portimao for grilled fish.
Great Indian restaurant. Highly recommended if you like Indian cuisine.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MASALA HOUSE,Indian restaurant
14 Rua Carlos da MaiaGreat Indian restaurant. Highly recommended if you like Indian cuisine.
Sightseeing
This short walk is along an elevated wooden walkway, which skirts the top of the cliffs and offers wonderful views over the stunning coastline.
66 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Algar Seco
16 Estr. do Algar SêcoThis short walk is along an elevated wooden walkway, which skirts the top of the cliffs and offers wonderful views over the stunning coastline.
Great and modern museum in an old sardine factory.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Portimao
Great and modern museum in an old sardine factory.
Surf School
If you are looking into starting to surf this is the perfect spot.
It is located directly in the Marina of Portimao.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Future Eco Surf School
Rotunda da MarinaIf you are looking into starting to surf this is the perfect spot.
It is located directly in the Marina of Portimao.
Activities with kids
A little farm in the middle of the city that offers family activities such as animal feeding, painting, gardening etc. Please visit their page on facebook for current schedule.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Quinta Pedagogica de Portimao
Rua David Gonçalves VieiraA little farm in the middle of the city that offers family activities such as animal feeding, painting, gardening etc. Please visit their page on facebook for current schedule.
If you want to spend a fun day at a water park this place has rides for all levels of bravery and ability. The workers keep it safe and clean by disinfecting the gear you use for rides.
540 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Slide & Splash station
125 Vale de DeusIf you want to spend a fun day at a water park this place has rides for all levels of bravery and ability. The workers keep it safe and clean by disinfecting the gear you use for rides.
Recommended for parents and children, very interactive place. You can participate in one of the workshops with your children.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lagos Ciencia Viva Science Centre
34 R. Dr. Faria e SilvaRecommended for parents and children, very interactive place. You can participate in one of the workshops with your children.
Great gym with classes and children activities (more for long term stay guests).
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ginásio Amarilis - Fitness
Avenida das Comunidades LusíadasGreat gym with classes and children activities (more for long term stay guests).
If you are looking for a day in the shade go to Lagos zoo with your kids.
221 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de Lagos
If you are looking for a day in the shade go to Lagos zoo with your kids.