Information for: Algarve
The Algarve, located only 180 miles south of Lisbon, offers soft and golden sandy beaches, with stunning natural rock formations throughout the coast, and turquoise waters as warm as the Mediterranean, but with a touch of the bracing Atlantic. The area also has an abundance of fine restaurants and a vibrant nightlife.
Hotels located in: Algarve
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
Grande Real Santa Eulalia is a luxury five-star resort and spa in Albufeira. And its unique and privileged location along Algarve’s coast, gives way to an exclusive and classy ambiance inside. One of the best hotels in the area the facilities are excellent (including a huge number of restaurants and bars) and you can even [...]
Praia de santa EulaliaAlbufeira
Tel No: +351 291 775 936
Sheraton Algarve Hotel
The Sheraton Algarve Hotel at Pine Cliffs Resort, is a Luxury Collection Resort – and one of the Shearaton’s finest hotels. Dining here is exceptional with a selection of 14 restaurants and bars on-site, including International, Portuguese, Mediterranean, Moroccan, Italian and Japanese cuisines. The spa facilities and treatments are divine and the list of great [...]
Praia da Falesia ApartadoAlbufeira
Tel No: +351 289 500 100
Pestana Alvor Praia
The Pestana Alvor Praia is undoubtedly one of the best hotels in the area. And this five-star luxury hotel is located right on the beach front. The amenities are terrific including Spa, Health Club and Gymnasium as well an indoor heated salt-water pool. And the hotel’s three restaurants serve up great cuisine in lovely surroundings.
Praia dos Três IrmãosAlvôr - Algarve
Tel No: +(351) 282 423770
Culture & Entertainment Located in: Algarve
Kadoc Club
The Kadoc Club is a serious player on the nightclub scene here. It’s also the largest club in The Algarve and attracts some big name DJ’s. Housed in its own building halfway between Vilamoura and Albufeira it can easily be found in the summer by following the light beams circling overhead! If you wanna do [...]
Est de VilamouraBoliqueime
Tel No: +351 289 360 485
Bon Vivant Cafe-Bar
Bon Vivant Cafe-Bar in Lagos provides good music, good times and lots and lots of drinks! Set right in the heart of Lagos which for many is the most attractive town in The Algarve. It is spread over 4 floors with different music and a different atmosphere on each floor. This place is fun noisy [...]
Rua 25 Abril 105Lagos
Tel No: +351 282 761 019
Cocktail Garden
Cocktail Garden is located in the Algarve resort of Carvoeiro. A friendly fun bar with some spectacular freestyle bartending the music is lively and fun and the people and the atmosphere reflect this. The end result, cocktails are really good and this is simply a fun unpretentious place to have some drinks.
Monte CarvoeiroAlgarve
Tel No: +351 282 084 246
deBarra Irish Bar and Grill
Irish bars can often be more miss than hit. However this one is popular with both holiday makers and residents alike. In fact deBarra Irish Bar and Grill is a must for any visit to the Quinta do Lago area. 100% Irish owned – they certainly make sure that this is the place to sample [...]
Loja 1Quinta do Lago
Tel No: +351 289 358 205
ISO33
Unfortunately – and perhaps surprisingly -The Algarve has very few wine bars. ISO33 is one of the few in the region and it’s tucked away on a romantic side street in Portimao. Converted from an old house and refurbished to blend traditional with modern it now serves a wide selection of wines and ports by [...]
PortimaoAlgarve
Tel No: +351 282 431 603
Orion
Orion is an upmarket cocktail bar in the busy Ramada Plaza Hotel. Established and busy this is a chilled out and trendy spot for the well heeled. A good atmosphere with a wide variety of in-house restaurants just feet away.
Ramada PlazaSalwa Road C Ring Rd
Tel No: +974 428 1428
Restaurants Located in: Algarve
Jacintinas – My Secret Garden Restaurant
Jacintinas – My Secret Garden Restaurant is an elegant place to dine within a luxurious boutique hotel. Located within The Algarve’s ‘Golden Triangle’, Jacintinas features International cuisine with strong Portuguese overtones as well as friendly attentive and discreet service. You’ll pay a little more than the norm to dine here but it’ll be well worth [...]
Urb. Quinta JacintinaApartado 3324
Tel No: +351 289 350 090
Amadeus
Amadeus is quite simply one of the top restaurants in the area and this was recognised when it was awarded a Michelin Star in 2006. The modern European gourmet cuisine here isn’t just award-winning though – it’s also incredibly tasty! With an extensive wine list that’s regarded as one of the best in The Algarve [...]
EscanxinasEstrada
Almancil-QuarteiraTel No: +351 289 399 134
Sao Gabriel
This Michelin-starred restaurant is one of the finest around. Set in a beautiful villa close to The Algarve resorts of Vale de Lobo and Quinta do Lago. Sao Gabriel serves international cuisine such as lamb, beef and fish in a delightful manner. The food and service are superb here – you’ll very quickly see why [...]
Estrada Vale do LoboQuinta do LagoTel No: +351 289 394 521
Vila Joya Restaurant
Vila Joya Restaurant is part of the Vila Joya Hotel and is also the only restaurant in Portugal with two Michelin Stars. Not only is the food outstanding at Vila Joya but the views are absolutely breathtaking. Almost inevitably they serve the most amazing and inventive International cuisine. The best place to dine in the [...]
Praia da GaleAlbufeira
Tel No: +351 289 591 795
La Terrazza
Vale do Lobo is one of The Algarve’s favourite playgrounds. La Terrazza is set right on the Praca and provides the perfect location. They serve good quality Italian food covering all the main dishes you’d expect and without hitting your purse too hard at all. Great food in a great atmosphere and a very simple [...]
Praca de Vale do LoboAlgarve
Tel No: +351 289 356 019
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: Algarve
Algarve Shopping Centro Commercial
Located between Guia and Ferreiras on the EN125 this magnificent modern shopping mall is a perfect haven for shopoholics visiting The Algarve. More than 100 shops are housed here along with a large supermarket a cinema and a bowling alley. Shops include Zara, Pepe Jeans, Ana Sousa, Quicksilver, Women’s Secret, Mango, Morgan de Toi, Salsa [...]
Lanka Parque Comercial e Industrial do AlgarveTel No: (+351) 289 105 500
Spa Floresta
This oasis of calm and tranquillity is located within the award winning Parque da Floresta Golf and Leisure Resort set in the unspoilt Western Algarve. The combination of space, peace and pure luxury creates the ideal relaxing environment and a perfect opportunity to escape forthe day. Whether you want to work out or wind down [...]
Parque da FlorestaVila do Bispo
Tel No: +351 282 690 086
Mercado Municipal – Food Market
This bustling traditional food market is about a 20 minute walk from the port just outside the pedestrianised area in the city centre. If you are into your food this colourful market is the best place to go to pick up some traditional Portuguese food.The market offers stalls selling everything from fruit and veg, cheeses, [...]
Largo Dr Francisco Sa CarneiroFaro
Tel No: +351 289 897 250
Big Game Fishing & Sailing Cruises
A sailing cruise is a great way to enjoy the fascinating views of the Algarvian Coast. You can visit all the fishing hotspots and experience the pleasures of sailing – while letting someone else do all the work! For a cracking day out on the water just give these guys a call.
Cruzeiros de Vilamoura8 Cais q Escritorio Marina
Tel No: +351 289 315 234
Quinta Shopping Centre
If you are looking for an extra special shopping experience then visit the Quinta Shopping Centre. Located in Quinta do Lago Holiday Resort. This elegant shopping mall is home to fashionable boutiques, luxurious interior shops, excellent Chinese and Italian restaurants, real estate agencies which specialise in top local properties and holiday homes, an English pub [...]
Quinta do LagoThe Algarve
Lagos Zoo
With over 120 different species of animals and 200 botanical species Lagos Zoo offers a fun and educational day out for the whole family. Undoubtedly one of the main attractions is the primates but the zoo is also home to lemurs wallabies lynxes reptiles and tropical birds to name but a few! The petting zoo [...]
Quinta das Figueiras - SÃÂtio do MedronhalBarão de São João
Lagos, Algarve
Entertainment located in: Algarve
Municipal Museum of Faro
This museum which occupies the former convent of Convento da Nossa Senhora da Assuncao built in the 16th century houses a large Archaeological Collection spread out around the galleries within the cloister. It features various relics collected at Milreu such as weapons, old coins, Moorish jars and Mudejar azulejos. The Ferreira d’Almeida Collection on the [...]
Largo D. Afonso III, Faro,Algarve
Tel No: +351 289 897 400
Regional Museum of Lagos
Attached to the Church of Santo Antonio, this fascinating museum boasts an important collection of religious art works with paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. In the archaeology section there are examples of decorated menhirs dating all the way back to 4000 BC as well as some ancient remains from Roman sites. There is [...]
R General Alberto Carlos Da SilveiraLagos
FaroTel No: +351 282 762 301
Praia da Marinha
Situated to the east of the seaside town of Carvoerio, the Praia da Marinha is one of the best and most popular beaches in the whole of The Algarve. It is also one of the most beautiful and emblematic beaches of Portugal and has won awards including the distinguished ‘Golden Beach Award’ from the Portuguese [...]
CarvoeiroAlgarve
Aqua Show Park
For an excellent day of family fun the Aqua Show Park just outside of Faro is the perfect place. Set in large grounds with plenty of grassy shaded areas for relaxing you will find a large wave pool, a pool for children and lots of water slides and tunnels. The main attraction here has to [...]
Semino E.N 396Quarteira
Tel No: +351 289 389 396
Praia do Barril
Located just off the N125 near the small town of Tavira, is this beautiful beach. Praia do Barril is actually part of Praia Ilha de Tavira and is accessible by walking across a narrow pontoon bridge and then taking a ride on the miniature train or by walking along the paved track. The walk is [...]
Tavira