Joao's Guidebook

Joao
Joao's Guidebook

Food scene

Amazing place to taste the most authentic regional food in a very tradicional setting.
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Adega Vila Lisa
52 R. Francisco Bívar
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Amazing place to taste the most authentic regional food in a very tradicional setting.
We’ve been coming to Restinga for more than 30yrs and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a beach restaurant experience.
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Restinga
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We’ve been coming to Restinga for more than 30yrs and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a beach restaurant experience.
Outstanding fish restaurant in the heart of Alvor.
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Restaurante Àbabuja
11 Largo da Ribeira
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Outstanding fish restaurant in the heart of Alvor.
Delightful setting and great seafood!
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Rei das praias
Praia dos Caneiros
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Delightful setting and great seafood!
Superb fish and seafood in a modern setting with fabulous views.
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Restaurante Camilo
Estrada da Ponta da Piedade
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Superb fish and seafood in a modern setting with fabulous views.
For wine lovers and foodies!
Morgado do Quintão
For wine lovers and foodies!
For seafood lovers, this is another great reason to visit the lovely town of Silves.
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Marisqueira Rui
27 R. Comendador Vilarinho
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For seafood lovers, this is another great reason to visit the lovely town of Silves.
This is clearly our favourite in the heart of Lagos.
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Don Sebastião
20-22 R. 25 de Abril
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This is clearly our favourite in the heart of Lagos.
Great food with outstanding views of Lagos bay and Monchique hills.
Monte Mar Lagos
Great food with outstanding views of Lagos bay and Monchique hills.
If you’re a foodie and enjoy oysters make sure you pop by Ostra Select for the freshest local produce.
OstraSelect Algarve
If you’re a foodie and enjoy oysters make sure you pop by Ostra Select for the freshest local produce.

Golf

If you’re a golfer make sure you don’t miss the amazing Championship Course designed by Sir Henry Cotton. Penina has hosted the Portuguese Open on multiple occasions and despite being one of the oldest courses in Portugal remains and extremely challenging one.
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Penina Hotel & Golf Resort
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If you’re a golfer make sure you don’t miss the amazing Championship Course designed by Sir Henry Cotton. Penina has hosted the Portuguese Open on multiple occasions and despite being one of the oldest courses in Portugal remains and extremely challenging one.
This 27 hole championship course offers the most amazing panoramic views of Ria de Alvor and Meia Praia beach. The clubhouse is an absolute masterpiece and home to a Michelin star restaurant.
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf
This 27 hole championship course offers the most amazing panoramic views of Ria de Alvor and Meia Praia beach. The clubhouse is an absolute masterpiece and home to a Michelin star restaurant.

Local shops

This is one of our favourite places to find genuine Portuguese products, from pottery to local produce.
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Mar d'Estorias
30 R. Silva Lopes
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This is one of our favourite places to find genuine Portuguese products, from pottery to local produce.

Adventure

The nearby hills of Serra de Monchique are a great place for Mountain Biking! Reach out to the team at We Ride if you need someone to provide the necessary gear and guide your group.
WERIDE.pt
8 R. Francisco Metrass
The team at KIP do a great job in keeping kids and adults excited about motor racing!
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Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve
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The team at KIP do a great job in keeping kids and adults excited about motor racing!

Nature/beach spot

This beach is 15mins drive from Casa Pintas and has several restaurants and easy access. If you want to book a sun lounger, reach out to Maurilio, who has been running the concession for over 30yrs
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Praia de Alvor
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This beach is 15mins drive from Casa Pintas and has several restaurants and easy access. If you want to book a sun lounger, reach out to Maurilio, who has been running the concession for over 30yrs
This beach falls into the off the beaten track category and is a favourite for surfers. Should take one 30-35mins to reach from Casa Pintas and there’s a big car park. Restaurant solutions at this beach are very basic.
Praia do Amado
This beach falls into the off the beaten track category and is a favourite for surfers. Should take one 30-35mins to reach from Casa Pintas and there’s a big car park. Restaurant solutions at this beach are very basic.
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Beliche Strand
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