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Algarve Towns & Villages

Towns and Villages on the Algarve ( M - Z )

As anyone who has visited the Algarve knows it has plenty to offer everybody. There are the Beaches ( of course ), Moorish castles, Roman ruins, Gothic cathedrals, dramatic cliff top views, mountain treks, museums, monasteries and certainly great places to eat, drink and shop.
Car hire is the obvious form of transport when getting out and about, but there are alternatives. A boat trip, or even a fishing trip, a jeep safari for places off the beaten track. Coach trips are available for day and evening tours. Trains and Local Buses are also a great way to explore.
Listed below are just a few of the towns and villages of the Algarve in summarised form. Where possible I have added a sub-section listing any restaurants, bars and maybe shops and useful telephone telephone numbers in the various neighbourhoods. Those I have visited are more detailed where possible. Also the larger towns will have more details as will towns or villages with notable features.
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MONCHIQUE

Map LocationThe serra de Monchique is an impressive mountain range, home to two of the region's highest peaks – Picota and Fóia. It is normally green and wooded with cork, chestnut and eucalyptus trees (except when fires break out which seems to be a regular summer occurrence). The area is a natural northern boundary for the Algarve. It is ideal hiking country. Monchique, a small village full of character,  is located 24km north of Portimao. Quite a bit of the route has been developed to a high standard so it is not such a chore to reach these days. It is a good center for handicrafts, locally made nougat, the local 'fire water' made from the fruit of the arbutus tree 'medronho', hand carved wooden utensils and large straw bags. Great views of the Algarve can be enjoyed from the nearby ruins of a Franciscan convent. Don't miss the sausage festival if you are in the neighbourhood during March! Its history is first recorded with the arrival, at Caldas de Monchique, of Roman settles drawn by the curative powers of the local waters. The local population grew slowly over the years and by the 16th century Monchique was big enough to justify a visit from King Sebastian (1554-1578) whose intention was to grant it the status of a town. Monchique's prosperity was founded on weaving wool and linen to make the sturdy fabrics worn in times gone by and on other activities that included felling and working the wood of the local chestnut trees. It earned its civic charter in 1773. The economic changes wrought by industrialisation signalled the end of local textile production and other manufactures. Today Monchique is a pretty town with a diversified economy based on tourism and crafts.
The small village 'Caldas de Monchique' nearby has the only spa in the Algarve. A pleasant, peaceful health resort to restore. The thermal spa sits on the edge of a ravine, with gardens, sauna, pool, Jacuzzi and Turkish bath facilities. Visitors can sample the waters direct from the spring  that emerges at a constant temperature of 32ºC. It is said to prolong your life by ten years provided you can put up with the strong smell of sulphur. Close by is the superb Morgado Golf course and its new (April 2006) sister course the Alamos  (which, I'm sure, is why they improved the road!).

Alferce
A charming village is made up of houses built in the style typical of the Algarvian countryside. The medieval origins of the village church are evident in its porch. Its triumphal arch and the ribbed vault in its main chapel. Nearby on Cerro do Castelo, stand the ruins of a fortification with concentric walls that was probably built by the Romans.

Marmelete
The low white houses on the Algarvian hills stand out from a palette of warm browns and ochres. The  country chapel of Santo António (St. Anthony) stands on a small mound and affords great views of the surrounding countryside.

Restaurants in or near to Monchique
Bica-Boa Inn & Restaurant Inn & Restaurant in Monchique
An enchanting oasis in the Monchique hills, inviting you to walk, rest and relax. 4 traditionally decorated rooms, regional and vegetarian cuisine. Reki center: bring your body back to balance and feel more healthy.
Where: Estrada de Lisboa, 266. 8550 Monchique.
Tel: (+351) 282 912 271.
Fax: (+351) 282 912 360.
Web: Algarve-Portal.com
O Rouxinol Swedish owned restaurant in an old hunting lodge.
Traditional Portuguese and International cuisine.
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00-22:00.
Closed: December and January.
Where: Caldas de Monchique, Monichique.
Tel: (+351) 282 913 975.
Web:  Eating-out.co.pt
Restaurante 1692 A Traditional restaurant first opened in 1692.
Menu features local specialities.
Open: Daily from 10:00-20:00.
Where: Located in the main square at Caldas de Monchique, Monchique.
Tel: (+351) 282 910 910.
Restaurante a Charrette Local mountain food a speciality. Traditional Algarve dishes.
Open: Daily from 12:30-22:00.
Where:  Rua dr Samora Gil 30, Monchique.
Tel: (+351) 282 912 142.
Restaurante Central Portuguese restaurant. Limited menu of traditional regional dishes.
Open: Daily from 11:00-19:30
Where: Rua da Igreja, Monchique.
Tel: (+351) 282 913 160

Odeáxere

Map LocationA small village on the N125. Nothing much to look at, but worth a brief stop. Regular markets. The turn off to the Palmares golf course is here otherwise you would be inclined to drive straight through. There is quite a bit of development going on here as it is currently a pretty empty area. Do not confuse with Odeceixe which is another town near Aljiezur.
Restaurants in or near to Odeáxere
Coming soon  
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OLHAO

Map LocationA short drive East of Faro. This fishing towns most obvious feature is the square-shaped flat-roofed houses, with their Moorish-style terraces. Behind the 17th century church there is the Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos Chapel. The fish market, a long unattractive building on the waterfront, offers a large variety of locally caught fish every morning.
Restaurants in or near to OLHAO
Amazonas Tel: (+351) 289 714 377
Cantinho do Carlos Tel: (+351) 289 722 739
Casa de Pasto Algarve Tel: (+351) 289 702 470
Catedral do Marisco Tel: (+351) 289 714 532
Churrasqueira O Franguinho Tel: (+351) 289 704 961
Docas Pizza Tel: (+351) 289 713 118
Faz Gostos Tel: (+351) 289 701 900
O Bote Tel: (+351) 289 721 183
O Livramento Tel: (+351) 289 706 763
O Tamboril (Seafood) Tel: (+351) 289 714 625
Orangerie Tel: (+351) 289 790 790
Pizza na Pedra Tel: (+351) 289 702 444
Ria Formosa Tel: (+351) 289 714 110
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PORTIMAO

Map LocationApproximately 37 miles from Faro is Portimao, the Algarve's newest city, of great importance as a fishing port. Carthaginians founded Portus Hanibalis, modern Portimão, in the sixth century BC. An earthquake in 1755 destroyed a large part of the city and much of its past. Probably the greatest attraction of Portimao is the shopping and the fresh sardines sold by the quayside. There's also a pretty impressive new'ish marina. The lively tourist / beach area of Praia da Rocha is walkable.
Services in or near to Portimao
Hospital Tel: (+351) 282 450 300
Police Tel: (+351) 282 417 717
Restaurants in or near to Portimao
A Sua Marisqueira Shellfish.
Tel: (+351) 282 418 210
A Ribeirinha Tel: (+351) 282 414 730
A Avózinha Tel: (+351) 282 422 922
Aladino Tel: (+351) 282 415 001
Amigos do Ribatejo Tel: +351 918 776 975
Bate Papo Tel: (+351) 282 427 538
Brancó Tinto Tel: (+351) 282 419 015
Cantinho Tropical Tel: (+351) 282 413 243
Casa Bica Tel: (+351) 282 425 944
Casa Balau Tel: (+351) 282 418 854
Casa de Família Tel: (+351) 282 483 900
Cascata Tel: (+351) 282 422 938
Carvi Seafood.
Tel: (+351) 282 417 912
Cervejaria Lúcio Shellfish.
Tel: (+351) 282 413 962
Chang Tai Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 282 278 098
Chinese Bamboo Garden Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 282 483 083
Churrasqueira Malheiro Grills.
Tel: (+351) 282 491 993
Clube Naval de Portimão Tel: +351 919 999 819
Docas do Sul Tel: (+351) 282 418 335
Dona Barca (Seafood) Tel: (+351) 282 418 216
Dong Zhou (Chinese) Tel: (+351) 282 426 285
Forte e Feio Seafood.
Tel: (+351) 282 413 809
Escondidinho Tel: (+351) 282 424 278
Ervanária Flor do Campo Vegetarian.
Tel: (+351) 282 482 719
Guerreiro Tel: (+351) 282 426 125
Ji Xiang Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 282 423 233
Kibom Tel: (+351) 282 414 623
Lusana Tel: (+351) 282 425 744
Lusitãnia Tel: (+351) 282 458 814
Manjar Tel: (+351) 282 430 107
Marisqueira Loja Três Shellfish.
Tel: (+351) 282 424 222
O Barril Tel: (+351) 282 413 257
O Bicho Tel: (+351) 282 422 977
O Escondidinho Tel: (+351) 282 424 278
O Mané Tel: (+351) 282 423 496
O Migas Tel: (+351) 282 495 583
O Paladar Tel: (+351) 282 426 009
O Pipo Tel: (+351) 282 426 009
O Ténis Tel: (+351) 282 485 715
O Venâncio Tel: +351 915 551 972
Os Unidos Tel: (+351) 282 425 507
Pérola do Arade Seafood.
Tel: (+351) 282 410 318
Piedade Tel: (+351) 282 422 318
Simsa Tel: (+351) 282 423 057
Retiro do Peixe Assado Seafood.
Tel: (+351) 282 418 335
Sardino's Tel: (+351) 282 425 576
Spaghetti & Co. Italian.
Tel: (+351) 282 414 291
Taberna da Maré Tel: (+351) 282 414 614
Taj Indian.
Tel: (+351) 282 422 593
Tertúlia dos Dias Tel: (+351) 282 419 100
Tiago's Tel: (+351) 282 423 491
Tipoia Tel: (+351) 282 426 118
Toinezé O Mata Porcos Tel: (+351) 282 426 433
Ú Venãncio Tel: +351 912 519 970
Unicórnio Vegetarian.
Tel: (+351) 282 484 014
Zizá Tel: (+351) 282 422 447

Praia da Rocha

Map LocationJust five minutes from Portimao. This was the first tourist resort to be developed in the Algarve (back in the 1930s).
Restaurants in or near to Praia da Rocha
A Casa da Rocha Tel: (+351) 282 419 674
A Falésia Tel: (+351) 282 412 917
A Portuguesa Tel: (+351) 282 424 175
Al Khaima Tel: (+351) 282 459 885
Álacarte Tel: (+351) 282 483 035
Aladino Tel: (+351) 282 402 000
Almeida International.
Tel: (+351) 282 427 075
Atlantis Tel: (+351) 282 484 039
Ó Zé Tel: (+351) 282 425 307
Cantinho Tropical Tel: (+351) 282 413 243
Casa Suiça Tel: (+351) 282 423 235
Churrasqueira da Rocha Tel: (+351) 282 483 754
Churrasqueira São Tiago Tel: (+351) 282 417 452
Concorde Tel: (+351) 282 515 503
Dionisio's Tel: (+351) 282 411 592
Dockside Seafood.
Tel: (+351) 282 417 268
Dom António Tel: (+351) 282 413 194
Duke's Tel: (+351) 282 427 571
Estrela do Molhe Madeirense.
Tel: (+351) 282 484 558
Falésia Tel: (+351) 282 412 917
Jacaranda Tel: (+351) 282 483 730
La Dolce Vita Italian Pizzeria. Homemade pasta.
Tel: (+351) 282 427 571
La Gioconda Tel: (+351) 282 416 812
Manjar Tel: (+351) 282 430 107
Mira Rocha Tel: (+351) 282 426 285
Mira Vau Tel: (+351) 282 460 140
Nova China Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 282 415 404
Pizzaria Cabassa Italian Pizzeria.
Tel: (+351) 282 424 307
Porto Mediterrãnico Tel: (+351) 282 460 215
O Chefe Carlos Tel: (+351) 282 767 028
Squash Tel: (+351) 282 417 794
Tailandes Thai.
Tel: (+351) 282 427 098
Titanic Tel: (+351) 282 422 371
Tinoco Tel: (+351) 282 417 091
Tokyo Japanese.
Tel: (+351) 282 485 205
Três Ursos Tel: (+351) 282 422 993
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QUARTEIRA

Map LocationAnother small fishing village that has grown in the last 30 years into a thriving tourist resort. Almost a continuation of Villamoura these days complete with high rise tourist accommodation. Quarteira has a beautiful, long stretch of golden sand and a long tree lined promenade with lots of shops, restaurants and cafés along its length. Places to see: Church of Our Lady of Conception, the Church of São Pedro do Mar. The Forte Novo (New Fort).
Restaurants in or near to Quarteira
A Barca Tel: (+351) 966 088 620
A Carpa Tel: (+351) 289 322 689
A Caravela Tel: (+351) 289 312 280
A Cataplana Tel: (+351) 289 388 663
A Gaiata Tel: (+351) 289 301 481
A Pizza da Villa Tel: (+351) 289 315 770
Alphonso's Tel: (+351) 289 314 614
Asian Memory Tel: (+351) 289 395 726
Dallas Tel: (+351) 289 313 293
Fernando's Hideaway Tel: (+351) 289 315 628
Jacinto (Seafood) Tel: (+351) 289 301 887
La Cabane Tel: (+351) 289 313 819
Lendàrio Tel: (+351) 289 308 067
Marisqueira Vasco Gama Tel: (+351) 289 314 750
Mediterranean Tel: (+351) 965 638 861
Natraj (Indian) Tel: (+351) 289 321 761
O Arco Tel: (+351) 289 314 375
O Colonial (Vegetarian) Tel: (+351) 289 301 843
O Jacinto (Seafood) Tel: (+351) 289 301 887
O Lendário (Regional) Tel: (+351) 289 308 067
O Pescador Tel: (+351) 289 314 755
Os Agostinhos Tel: (+351) 289 313 064
Pizzaria Senhor Frog's Tel: (+351) 289 313 881
Romeu Tel: (+351) 289 313 990
Sol e Mar (Seafood) Tel: (+351) 289 316 388
Zé do Norte Tel: (+351) 289 399 373
   
   
Shops, Services etc.. in or near to Quarteira
Useful Numbers  
Ambulance Tel: (+351) 289 323 13
Emergency Tel: (+351) 289 313 665
Fire Brigade Tel: (+351) 289 323 132
Police Tel: (+351) 289 462 782
Tourist Office Tel: (+351) 289 389 209
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SAGRES

Map LocationSagres is located on the westerly tip of the Algarve. Home to Henry the Navigator for 40 years the fortress in which he lived still stands.. From the battlements there is a superb view of Cape St. Vincent ( see below ) across a blue crescent bay. Some nice beach restaurants. Compare the bays either side of the fort, its pretty obvious which one faces the Atlantic!
Prince Henry the Navigator built a fortress and a shipyard here, much of it destroyed (along with his precious library) first in an English attack in 1587 and later in the 1755 earthquake. It is believed that it was on this site that Prince Henry gathered the most renowned astronomers, geographers, cartographers, and shipbuilders of the time to study the sea and the sky to launch his expeditions. Among the explorers who studied at Sagres were Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan and apparently Christopher Columbus. An enormous pebble wind compass 43m (141 ft) in diameter still clearly visible on the ground, and a simple but captivating 15th century chapel on the site are both believed to have been built by the Prince.
Overlooking the site is a modern bar / inn ( pousada ), where you can end the day with a great view of the sunset.
Nearby is Cape São Vicente, Europe’s most south westerly point, known to ancient mariners as the "End of the World," where it was believed the sun sank into the ocean every night. The awe-inspiring sight, standing on the 60m-high (200ft) cliffs fronting the immense Atlantic, can still make it feel that way today. The lighthouse has a 95-km (60 mile) range, the most powerful in Europe.
Nearby are also a few good beaches such as Praia da Mareta, Praia do Martinhal, Praia do Tonel, and the isolated Praia de Beliche.
Restaurants in or near to Sagres
Batedor Portuguese Restaurant and bar with sea views.
Fresh fish specialities.
Open: 08:00-02:00.
Closed: Mondays out of season.
Where: Above the harbour. Baleeira, Sagres.
Tel: (+351) 282 624 810 / (+351) 965 047 712
Bossa Nova Italian restaurant.
Homemade pizzas and pasta with vegetarian options available. Takeaway service.
Open: 12:00-23:00.
Closed: Closed Mondays.
Where: Av. Comandante 2 Matoso, Sagres.
Tel: (+351) 282 624 219
Casa de Sagres Tel: (+351) 282 624 358
Fortaleza de Beliche Tel: (+351) 282 624 225
Lord Jim Tel: (+351) 282 624 266
Marisqueira Pardal Tel: (+351) 282 624 762
Nortada Portuguese Restaurant and beach bar.
Fresh fish and shellfish.
Open: Winter - Lunch only. High season - Everyday 10:00 to 00.00.
Where: Praia do Martinhal, Sagres. Tel: (+351) 282 624 147
Pousada do Infante Tel: (+351) 282 624 222
Restaurante Carlos Tel: (+351) 282 624 228
Retiro do Pescador Tel: (+351) 282 624 438
São Vicente Tel: (+351) 282 624 323
Sousa Tel: (+351) 282 624 225
Tasca (Seafood) Portuguese restaurant.
A large terrace and sea views.
Fish and shellfish specialities including local oysters.
Where: Baleeira, Sagres
Open: Open for lunch and dinner.
Closed: Wednesdays.
Tel: (+351) 282 624 177
Telheiro Tel: (+351) 282 624 179
Vila Velha Tel: (+351) 282 624 788
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Salema

Map LocationApproximately 19km west on the main road (N125) from Lagos towards Sagres. This fishing village situated in a narrow valley leading on to a broad cove / beach, which has managed to retain it's character despite extensive building at the back of the village and on the cliffs. An active fishing fleet works out of here and a lot of the fish is used by the handful of restaurants in the village. A regular weekly market sells handicrafts and local produce. A sandy beach on the western side of the village is protected by cliffs. Look out for Dinosaur footprints when the tide is out. Boca do Rio (accessible by dirt road from Salema) and Ponta de Almadena beaches nearby.
Restaurants in or near to Salema
Atlantico
Atlantico
Restaurant, Cafe and Bar. Beach View Webcam. Recently rebuilt.
Cash Point (ATM) on the outside wall.
Where: On the beach front. Lg. Freedom 5 - Salema beach, 
Tel: (+351) 282 695 142.
Bar A Colina Where: Up the hill. Beach Vila Club, Praia da Salema, 8650 Budens
Gaby's Take Away International cuisine. Curry, Lamb kebabs, Tapas.
Catering and Take-away services.
Where: Beach Vila Club, Praia da Salema, 8650 Budens.
Tel: (+351) 282 698 094
Boia Bar Beach front location.
Specialises in fish with the caldeirada, the local fish stew. Locally caught fish, pasta and chicken dishes.
Where: Rue des Pescadores 101, Salema.
Open: for Breakfast at 10.00 through 24.00 for Lunch and Dinner
Web: Boia Bar.
O Barco Steak House.  Outside BBQ. Live music Saturday nights (booking recommended).
Where: Located in the centre of the village.
Tel: (+351) 282 695 149.
O Carapau Frances Restaurante and Pizzeria
Portuguese and Greek specialities.  Pizzas and take away service.
Owners: Spiros and Gabrielle Paleologos
Praia Da Salema
Tel: (+351) 282 695 730
Lourenco
Lourenco
Snack Bar, Restaurante.
Where: Just at the start of the hill. Rua 28 de Janeiro.
Tel: (+351) 282 698 622
Mira Mar Rabbit casserole a speciality.
Where: Located next to the beach.
Open: All day.
Cafe Solomar
Cafe Solomar
Cafe Bar.
Where: At the end of the terrace of shops.
Shops, Services etc.. in Salema
A.T.M. ( Cash Point ) Where: Located in the wall of the Atlantico Restaurante on the beach front.
Super Market AliSuper
Where: On the beach front. Part of the terrace of shops.
Super Market AliSuper
Where: Up the hill toward the N125, signed.
Gift Shop Marepraia Artesanto
Where: Where: Part of the terrace of shops.
Estate Agent Salema Property and Services
Where: Part of the terrace of shops.
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SILVES

Map LocationOnce the capital of the Arab kingdom, Silves lies 17km north-east of Portimao. A once flourishing city of palaces, gardens and bazaars, Silves may have lost its influence but not its interest. The surrounding area is comprised of mile after mile of orchards - peach, almond and orange trees. The redsand stone fortress is open daily (09:00-19:00). A 13th century cathedral built of red and white sandstone has fine emblazoned tombs and should not be missed.
Restaurants in or near to Silves
Restaurants - Those visited are in bold
A Curva 25 Moinheta-Algoz.
Tel: (+351) 282 574 827
A Grelha 2 Alentejo-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 312 245
A Mesquita 2 18 Policarpo Dias.
Tel: (+351) 282 442 747
A Moagem Estr Nac 125-Alcantarilha.
Tel: (+351) 282 322 950
A Santola Lg Fortaleza-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 312 332
Almadrava Lda Marisqueira Eat where the Portuguese eat. Well known for fresh fish, regional cuisine & cataplana. Live seafood from aquarium. Snacks all day. Kids menu. Ask waiter about daily dishes: roast pork / lamb, cod & cream, grilled fish etc. from €5.50. Very popular. Go early to get a table.
Where: Humberto Delgado-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 445 491
Ay-We Pr Vale Olival-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 312 332
Balbino Where: Lt1-lj D Av Gom-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 315 473
Barbinha Where: 13 Elias Garcia.
Tel: (+351) 282 442 725
Bistro O Cais Rua José Estevão.
Tel: (+351) 282 448 098
Cantinho Dos Amigos Where: Lt29-lj-r/c S. Seb-Alcantarilha.
Tel: (+351) 282 322 235
Cantinho Dos Caçadores Where: Mte Costa-S. Marc Serra.
Tel: (+351) 282 361 269
Clipper Where: Bl A-r/c Av Marginal-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 314 108
Colina Verde Where: Adro Igrª-Algoz.
Tel: (+351) 282 574 776
Coutada Where: Barragem Arade.
Tel: (+351) 282 332 292
Económico Restaurante Where: Herois Mucaba-S Bart Messines.
Tel: (+351) 282 338 539
El Gomes Where: St Rocha-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 314 724
Estrela do Mar Where: Lg Inf D. Henr-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 775
Estrela do Mar Where: Lg Inf D. Henr-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 775
Fernando dos Leitões Where: 21 Comend Vilarinho.
Tel: (+351) 282 445 723
Hong Kong Chinês Where: Ed Maricel-r/c-D-Armação Pêra
Tel: (+351) 282 313 560
João de Deus Where: Lt3,5° -B José F Viseu-S. Bart messines
Tel: (+351) 282 338 172
Joaquim Da Praça Where: Aldeia Ruiva-S. Bart messines.
Tel: (+351) 282 339 487
Kam Kong Chinês e Taillandês Where: 26-A-r/c-E Lg 25 Abril-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 312 196
Kazy Restaurante Where: 2-r/c Mouz Albuq.
Tel: (+351) 282 443 227
Ladeira Residencial Where: 1 Ladeira S. Pedro.
Tel: (+351) 282 442 870
Lota Bar Where: Ed Vista-Mar-1 Rua Praia-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 503
Mar e Picos Where: 1-r/c Rua Praia-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 755
Marisqueira Casa Velha Located near the famous castle, this restaurant is well known for its  fresh fish & seafood, regional cuisine and cataplana. Childrens menus available. Daily dishes. Traditional atmosphere and friendly service. Air conditioning. Group reservations.
Where: Rua 25 de Abril13. 8300 Silves
Tel: (+351) 282 445 491
Marisqueira Rui Allegedly the Algarve's most famous seafood restaurant. Rui’s has a long-standing reputation as a favourite seafood restaurant. A large choice of excellent seafood & fish in aquarium & vitrine at the entrance. Full menu includes RUI’s special steak, grilled pork, daily specials & much more. Often packed, so get there early. Very reasonable prices.
Closed: Tuesday.
Where: A bit hard to find but worth it, go down steps opposite the Tourist Office, keep on road to the left for 100 metres.
Tel: (+351) 282 442 682
Mariazinha Alcantarilha.
Tel: (+351) 282 322 972
Messinense Where: 24-B.D. Mª E N D Ferrª-S. Bart Messines.
Tel: (+351) 282 339 132
Miracampo Where: Aldeia Ruiva-S. Bart Messines.
Tel: (+351) 282 338 872
Miramar Where: Lg Inf D. Henr-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 880
Navarro Where: Ed torre Sol-lj 2-r/c Av Beira Mar-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 314 891
O Alambique Restaurante Where: Poço Barreto.
Tel: (+351) 282 449 283
O Cais Bistro. Located in a tastefully renovated old town house on waterfront with a terrace facing the river. Fish & meat dishes with vegetables & choice of potatoes. Accompanying sauces a speciality. Daily specials such as onion soup au gratin, lamb shanks & marinated ribs from €7.
Open: Evenings from 5pm, also Sat. lunch.
Closed: Monday.
Where: 2 José Estêv. Silves.
Tel: (+351) 282 448 098
O Caixeiro Where: Fte J Luis-S. Bart Messines.
Tel: (+351) 282 339 440
O Catarino Where: Lt 4-r/c-Alentejo-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 689
O Charuto Do Algoz Where: 45 Rua Praça-Algoz.
Tel: (+351) 282 574 136
O Cruzamento Where: Mte Costa-S. Marc Serra.
Tel: (+351) 282 361 115
O Cruzeiro Where: Tv Joao M Leite-Algoz.
Tel: (+351) 282 574 331
O Fernando Where: 10 Rosa Ventos-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 481
O Foral Where: Larga V Foral-Algoz.
Tel: (+351) 282 576 207
O Grego Where: Alcantarilha Gare-Alcantarilha.
Tel: (+351) 282 449 131
O Novo Amigo Where: Lt1-r/c Urbaniz Silgamar-Silves Gare.
Tel: (+351) 282 441 299
O Pão Quente Where: Qt Valim-Alcantarilha.
Tel: (+351) 282 322 461
O Pelintra Where: Lt 10/1 Av Gen Humberto Delgado-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 004
O Serol Where: 2 Pt Mar-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 312 146
Os Torreenses Where: Bl5-A-lj 1/2 Urbaniz Torre-Alto Torre.
Tel: (+351) 282 315 380
Papo Cheio Where: Lt20-r/c José P Vieira-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 082 909
Penedo Grande Where: Campilhos-S. Bart Messines.
Tel: (+351) 282 339 489
Pequenico restaurante Where: Dr Franc° G Pablos.
Tel: (+351) 282 443 633
O Charuto Do Algoz Pizzaria.
Where: 45 Rua Praça-Algoz.
Tel: (+351) 282 574 136
Ponte Romana Where: Horta Cruz.
Tel: (+351) 282 443 275
Porters Where: Caravelas-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 434
Praia-Mar Where: Pr Nv-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 485
Primus Snack-Bar Take Away.
Where: 26-r/c-lj B Urbaniz Qt Torre-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 315 324
Quinta da Pomona Tel: (+351) 282 416 350
Rainha Where: St. Estêvão.
Tel: (+351) 282 332 293
Recanto Dos Mouros Where: Mte Branco.
Tel: (+351) 282 443 240
Rocha Bar Calixtos Where: Pr Vale Olival-Armação Pêra.
Tel: (+351) 282 313 940
SUZIE'S BAR & BISTRO Café, snack bar, Suzie & Peter. Sunny terrace. Home-cooked snacks & meals. Peter's famous “real chips”, homemade burgers, grilled Camembert & salad, pasta dishes or an English Breakfast. Local & Imported beers. Sky Sports.
Open: 10am.
Where: Opposite Roman Bridge.
Closed: Monday.
Ti Raquel Where: Mte S. José-S. Bart Messines.
Tel: (+351) 282 339 190
Ti Teresa Where: Vale Lousas-Alcantarilha.
Tel: (+351) 282 322 168
Velha De Silves Marisqueira Where: 11-r/c 25 Abril.
Tel: (+351) 282 445 491
Viegas Where: Boião-S. Marc Serra.
Tel: (+351) 282 361 325
Zig Zag Where: 22 Teof C Sant-Tunes Gare.
Tel: (+351) 282 576 138
Shops etc.. in or near to Silves
Opticians OPTICA ARADE. Sunglasses: RayBan, Arnette, Ungaro, Palmo Picasso, Marco Polo, Polaroid etc. Good prices. Also reading glasses, Free state of the art computerized eye testing. English spoken.
Where: Rua Elias Garcia. Silves.
Tel: (+351) 282 441 229.
MUSEUM SILVES ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. A museum with recently uncovered finds. An interesting ancient cisterna  (hand dug well) is located inside the museum.
Open: 10am-6pm.
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TAVIRA

With its inviting long beaches, typical roofs and chimneys, this picturesque town offers a beautiful view over the Gilao river and its Roman bridge. Churches to visit: Santa Maria do Castelo (13th-18th centuries), Misericórdia (Renaissance), Nossa Senhora das Ondas (17th century), Sao Jose (with Gothic and Manueline elements), Sao Paulo and Carmo (17th-18th centuries). If you are browsing along the Travessa de Dona Brites, you will see beautiful medieval houses, with Gothic windows and portals. In the suburbs, in the small village of Luz there is a Renaissance church, which has been pilgrimage place for many centuries
Restaurants in or near to Tavira
Alcatruz Tel: (+351) 281 381 092
Alquimia Tel: (+351) 281 323 298
Aquasul (Italian) Tel: (+351) 281 325 166
Bairrada Tel: (+351) 281 324 467
Bistro O Porto Tel: (+351) 968 991 401
Canecão Tel: (+351) 281 326 278
Casa Alta Portuguese restaurant.
A renovated typical Algarvian terraced house. International dishes with seafood and fish speciality dishes.
Closed: Mondays.
Where: Estrada Nacional 125, Quinta do Perogil, 8800-217 Tavira
Tel: (+351) 281 326 434
Casa do Polvo Tel: (+351) 965 084 207
Chillings Tel: (+351) 281 323 233
Imperial Tel: (+351) 281 322 306
Marés Tel: (+351) 281 325 819
Mariscos e Petiscos Tel: (+351) 281 370 722
Marisqueira Praça Velha Tel: (+351) 281 325 866
O Forno Tel: (+351) 281 961 234
O Monte Tel: (+351) 281 370 964
O Marão Tel: (+351) 281 381 234
O Pátio Tel: (+351) 281 323 008
Restaurant Paris Tel: (+351) 281 324 996
Sem Fim Tel: (+351) 281 325 166
Ti Rosa Tel: (+351) 281 326 088
Vela 2 Tel: (+351) 281 323 008
Vincent Tel: (+351) 281 381 732
Cabanas
A Fonte Tel: (+351) 281 370 113
Cabanas Park Tel: (+351) 281 320 000
Ideal Tel: (+351) 281 370 232
Pedro Seafood.
Tel: (+351) 281 370 425
Nora Velha
Nora Velha Tel: (+351) 281 326 363
Santa Luzia
Casa do Abade Tel: (+351) 281 381 734
O Capelo Seafood.
Tel: (+351) 281 381 670
Sol e Mar Tel: (+351) 281 381 224
4 Águas
Marisqueira 4 Águas Shellfish.
Tel: (+351) 281 325 329
Portas do Mar Tel: (+351) 281 321 255
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VILA DO BISPO

Map Location(Also see Sagres) - Used to be known as Aldeia do Bispo, or the Village of the Bishop. Home of the standing stones (Menhirs / Pedra Escorregadia) and the Bronze Age cyst burials (just to the south of the town). The menhirs are of Neolithic origin, and date to around 5000 B.C. Five centuries ago Prince Henry set up a school of navigation, which played a crucial role in the Portuguese discoveries. Apart from the Nossa Senhora da Graca Hermitage, you can visit the magnificent Fortress (originally built in the 14th century, and later altered) and the 15th century Rosados-Ventos (a 43 m diameter compass rose). Nearby, on the extreme south-western tip of the European continent is Cabo de Sao Vicente (Romans' Promontorium Sacrum). The village itself has been substantially 'smartened up' but plays second fiddle to the more trendy surfers village of Sagres, which is nearer the beaches/sea.
Restaurants in or near to Vila do Bispo
A Eira do Mel Tel: (+351) 282 639 016
Café Correia Seafood.
Tel: (+351) 282 639 127
Casa de Papo Cheio Seafood.
Tel: (+351) 282 639 116
O Infante Tel: (+351) 282 639 277
O Mexilhão Tel: (+351) 282 639 108
O Palheiro Tel: (+351) 282 639 745
Papa Cheia Tel: (+351) 282 639 769
Portas de Sagres Tel: (+351) 282 624 278
Riberia do Poço Seafood.
Tel: (+351) 282 639 075
Rios Negros Tel: (+351) 282 695 330
Zavial  Beach Bar and Restaurant. Lunches, dinners, sea food - Speciality cataplana.
Where: Praia do Zavial.
Tel: (+351) 282 639 282
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Vilamoura

Map LocationVilamoura is the Algarve's most luxurious and ambitious holiday development. With excellent sporting facilities and the major attraction - its marina, Vilamoura is certainly worth a visit (rather than a stay, unless you are under 25?).
Restaurants in or near to Vilamoura
A Broa International.
Tel: (+351) 289 302 901
A Cabana do Pescador Tel: (+351) 289 322 050
A Carpa International.
Tel: (+351) 289 322 689
A Carruagem Tel: (+351) 289 416 288
A Casa do Lago International.
Tel: (+351) 289 388 847
A Cataplana Tel: (+351) 289 388 663
A Margarida Tel: (+351) 289 312 168
A Praça do Peixe Tel: (+351) 289 312 571
Al'garb Tel: (+351) 289 389 977
Akavit French.
Tel: (+351) 289 380 712
Além Mar Brazilian.
Tel: (+351) 289 314 149
Alphonso's Tel: (+351) 289 314 614
Aritana Tel: (+351) 289 314 083
Asian Memory Tel: (+351) 289 395 726
Au Petit Port French.
Tel: (+351) 289 314 393
Aya Japanese.
Tel: (+351) 289 381 600
Bamboo Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 289 314 259
Bar Mee Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 289 388 593
Boca della Verita Italian.
Tel: (+351) 289 388 938
Bodega de la Rosa Tel: (+351) 289 315 801
Boi na Brasa Brazilian.
Tel: (+351) 289 322 911
Bragança Mar Tel: (+351) 289 315 958
Browns International.
Tel: (+351) 289 322 740
CJ's Tel: (+351) 289 388 358
Cabana do Pescador International.
Tel: (+351) 289 322 050
Cancun Mexican.
Tel: (+351) 289 312 169
Casa da Madeira Tel: (+351) 289 301 754
Casa del Forno Tel: (+351) 289 313 930
Casa do Pescador International.
Tel: (+351) 289 389 697
Cataplana International.
Tel: (+351) 289 316 027
Charmer's Indian.
Tel: +351 916 17428
Chico's International.
Tel: (+351) 289 388 446
Chinese Tel: (+351) 289 380 832
Chez Carlos International.
Tel: (+351) 289 321 644
Colombo International.
Tel: (+351) 289 380 919
Don Alfonso International.
Tel: (+351) 289 312 688
Don Coglione Tel: (+351) 289 321 580
Don Wang Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 289 314 772
Dom Miguel International.
Tel: (+351) 289 301 821
Fairways International.
Tel: (+351) 289 302 981
Fornaretto Tel: (+351) 289 301 806
Gateway of India Indian.
Tel: (+351) 289 312 861
Golden Ming Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 289 301 082
Golfe Sol International.
Tel: (+351) 289 316 790
Gomes na Praia Tel: (+351) 289 313 628
Grelha d'Ouro Tel: (+351) 289 316 632
Harbour View Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 289 380 832
Indian King Palace Indian.
Tel: (+351) 289 389 661
Irish & Co International.
Tel: (+351) 289 380 154
La Pizza Loca Italian.
Tel: (+351) 289 301 133
Leonel Marina Tel: (+351) 289 380 530
Madeira e Al'Garb Tel: (+351) 289 389 937
Maharaja Indian.
Tel: (+351) 289 388 894
Malveiro Tel: (+351) 289 395 872
Marina Brasa International.
Tel: (+351) 289 389 000
Mariscada Shellfish.
Tel: (+351) 289 388 007
Match Point International.
Tel: (+351) 289 389 174
Mayflower International.
Tel: (+351) 289 314 690
Millennium Club House International.
Tel: (+351) 289 310 390
Natraj Indiano Tel: (+351) 289 321 761
Miralago International.
Tel: (+351) 289 302 999
Nofolo Água Tel: (+351) 289 302 871
O Arco Tel: (+351) 289 314 375
O Cesteiro International.
Tel: (+351) 289 312 961
O Galeão Tel: (+351) 289 389 751
O Marisco International.
Tel: (+351) 289 314 222
O Painel Tel: (+351) 289 313 856
O Piteu Tel: (+351) 289 388 040
O Taco Tel: (+351) 289 302 690
Old Course Club House Tel: (+351) 289 310 341
Ostra d'Ouro International.
Tel: (+351) 289 301 057
Palanca Negro Tel: (+351) 289 321 986
Paulo China International.
Tel: (+351) 289 301 195
Perna de Pau International.
Tel: (+351) 289 380 056
Petúnia Tel: (+351) 289 302 207
Pier One International.
Tel: (+351) 289 322 734
Pinhal Golf International.
Tel: (+351) 289 322 470
Pipa Rota International.
Tel: (+351) 289 302 189
Pizza Marina Italian.
Tel: (+351) 289 321 616
Pizzaria Bella Italia Italian.
Tel: (+351) 289 302 871
Princess Garden Tel: (+351) 289 323 929
Rei dos Marés International.
Tel: (+351) 289 315 162
Rio International.
Tel: (+351) 289 321 176
Romana Tel: (+351) 289 328 008
Rosa's Cantinho Mexican.
Tel: (+351) 289 388 427
Rui's CaRvery International.
Tel: (+351) 289 315 676
Shakespeare's Tel: +351 919 666 292
Tai Tai Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 289 389 991
Taska das Tapas Spanish.
Tel: (+351) 289 314 637
Thai Tel: (+351) 289 302 370
The Irish Cabin Irish.
Tel: (+351) 289 380 154
The Masters International.
Tel: (+351) 289 313 565
The Mona Lisa English.
Tel: (+351) 289 301 721
The Old Course International.
Tel: (+351) 289 322 655
The Steak House International.
Tel: (+351) 289 301 754
Viva la Espanha Spanish.
Tel: (+351) 289 315 801
Willie's International.
Tel: (+351) 289 380 849
Zu Yi Chinese.
Tel: (+351) 289 302 531
Boliqueime
Cantinho Tel: (+351) 289 366 345
Fantasia Tel: +351 966 563 019
Mama Putih Indonesian.
Tel: (+351) 966 360 297
Patio das Laranjeiras Regional.
Tel: (+351) 289 360 851
Van Gogh Tel: (+351) 289 360 721
Morgadinhos
L'Olive Tel: (+351) 289 320 320
Fast-Food
McDonalds Villamoura.
Pizza Hut Villamoura.
Tel: (+351) 289 388 465

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