Guidebook for Porches
Food Scene
It´s one ofe the best italian in Portugal and come with a amazing setting.
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Ristorante Belmondo
It´s one ofe the best italian in Portugal and come with a amazing setting.
It´s one of the best restaurants in this area with a touch of the traditional portuguese "cafés". It´s the perfect place to watch sports on the TV. Has snooker, table football and pinball.
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Palmeiras
Rua Cova RedondaIt´s one of the best restaurants in this area with a touch of the traditional portuguese "cafés". It´s the perfect place to watch sports on the TV. Has snooker, table football and pinball.
Vila de Italia
Encosta dos AlporchinhosItalian restaurant.
New Delhi Indian Restaurant
1 R. Cova RedondaGreat Indian gastronomy.
Restaurante Veleiro
Portuguese traditional food. Fish and "Cataplanas".
Ocean Restaurant
Rua Anneliese PohlThe experience of a two Michelin star restaurant.
Restaurant at Senhora da Rocha beach with excellent grilled fish.
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Restaurante Vilarinho
Praia da Sra da RochaRestaurant at Senhora da Rocha beach with excellent grilled fish.
New Delhi Indian Restaurant
1 R. Cova RedondaGreat Indian gastronomy.
Ocean Restaurant
Rua Anneliese PohlThe experience of a two Michelin star restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lord's Bar
Excellent drinks and live music.
Sightseeing
Visit Nossa Senhora da Rocha Chapel on the cliifs with unforgettable views.
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Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van de Rots
Visit Nossa Senhora da Rocha Chapel on the cliifs with unforgettable views.
Onze-Lieve-Vrouw van de Rots
Parks & Nature
The Municipal Park of Fountains, Estômbar Fountains or Sitio das Fontes, located at the beginning and along the banks of an estuary on the left bank of the River Arade, near the village of Estombar, Lagoa. It is a land of about 18 hectares (180,000 m²) and a wide local ecosystems where reigns conviviality with nature. Essentially sought to practice picnics, this park sees the Rio Arade pass you by coming from Silves towards the Atlantic. In this park there is a restored tidal mill that can be visited, a reconstructed Algarvian house, an outdoor amphitheater and a route to the practice of physical exercise.
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Gemeentelijk Park van Sítio das Fontes
The Municipal Park of Fountains, Estômbar Fountains or Sitio das Fontes, located at the beginning and along the banks of an estuary on the left bank of the River Arade, near the village of Estombar, Lagoa. It is a land of about 18 hectares (180,000 m²) and a wide local ecosystems where reigns conviviality with nature. Essentially sought to practice picnics, this park sees the Rio Arade pass you by coming from Silves towards the Atlantic. In this park there is a restored tidal mill that can be visited, a reconstructed Algarvian house, an outdoor amphitheater and a route to the practice of physical exercise.
The Municipal Park of Fountains, Estômbar Fountains or Sitio das Fontes, located at the beginning and along the banks of an estuary on the left bank of the River Arade, near the village of Estombar, Lagoa. It is a land of about 18 hectares (180,000 m²) and a wide local ecosystems where reigns conviviality with nature. Essentially sought to practice picnics, this park sees the Rio Arade pass you by coming from Silves towards the Atlantic. In this park there is a restored tidal mill that can be visited, a reconstructed Algarvian house, an outdoor amphitheater and a route to the practice of physical exercise.
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Gemeentelijk Park van Sítio das Fontes
The Municipal Park of Fountains, Estômbar Fountains or Sitio das Fontes, located at the beginning and along the banks of an estuary on the left bank of the River Arade, near the village of Estombar, Lagoa. It is a land of about 18 hectares (180,000 m²) and a wide local ecosystems where reigns conviviality with nature. Essentially sought to practice picnics, this park sees the Rio Arade pass you by coming from Silves towards the Atlantic. In this park there is a restored tidal mill that can be visited, a reconstructed Algarvian house, an outdoor amphitheater and a route to the practice of physical exercise.
Getting Around
Europcar ARMACAO DE PERA
Aldeamento Porches PraiaCars, scooters and bikes for rent.
Arts & Culture
Castle of the 15th century with museum in the ancient capital of the Algarve. Silves was also an important city of the Muslim empire (8th century) before the Christian reconquest.
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Kasteel van Silves
Rua do CasteloCastle of the 15th century with museum in the ancient capital of the Algarve. Silves was also an important city of the Muslim empire (8th century) before the Christian reconquest.
Wine producer with wine tastings and art with great sculptures.
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Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
Wine producer with wine tastings and art with great sculptures.
Porches Pottery
Porches pottery is simply beautiful.
FIESA is the largest sand sculpture exhibition ever built, held annually since 2003 in Pêra, Algarve, attracting thousands of visitors every year. Suggestion: visit late afternoon, beginning of the night to see the exhibition by day with natural light and by night with lights.
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Fiesa sand city
FIESA is the largest sand sculpture exhibition ever built, held annually since 2003 in Pêra, Algarve, attracting thousands of visitors every year. Suggestion: visit late afternoon, beginning of the night to see the exhibition by day with natural light and by night with lights.
Castle of the 15th century with museum in the ancient capital of the Algarve. Silves was also an important city of the Muslim empire (8th century) before the Christian reconquest.
123 locals raden deze aan
Kasteel van Silves
Rua do CasteloCastle of the 15th century with museum in the ancient capital of the Algarve. Silves was also an important city of the Muslim empire (8th century) before the Christian reconquest.
Wine producer with wine tastings and art with great sculptures.
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Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
Wine producer with wine tastings and art with great sculptures.
Porches Pottery
Porches pottery is simply beautiful.
FIESA is the largest sand sculpture exhibition ever built, held annually since 2003 in Pêra, Algarve, attracting thousands of visitors every year. Suugestion: visit late afternoon, beginning of the night to see the exhibition by day with natural light and by night with lights.
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Fiesa sand city
FIESA is the largest sand sculpture exhibition ever built, held annually since 2003 in Pêra, Algarve, attracting thousands of visitors every year. Suugestion: visit late afternoon, beginning of the night to see the exhibition by day with natural light and by night with lights.
Shopping
Apolónia Supermercados
Gourmet and international supermarket.
Winkelcentrum Aqua Portimão
72 R. de São PedroShopping mall with many shops.
Algarve Shopping
Shopping mall with many shops.
Intermarché Supermarket with lots of products and basics.
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Intermarché Porches
Intermarché Supermarket with lots of products and basics.
Apolónia Supermercados
Gourmet and international supermarket.
Winkelcentrum Aqua Portimão
72 R. de São PedroShopping mall
Algarve Shopping
Shopping mall
Pingo Doce Supermarket always with good discounts in many products. Located in Armação de Pêra, 3 kms from the apartment.
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Pingo Doce
Pingo Doce Supermarket always with good discounts in many products. Located in Armação de Pêra, 3 kms from the apartment.
Supermarket 1 km from the apartment. There are two nearby, one here and other in Lagoa (7kms).
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Intermarché Carvoeiro
Supermarket 1 km from the apartment. There are two nearby, one here and other in Lagoa (7kms).