RESTAURANTS

Your visit is incomplete, as long as you have not tried the regions most delicious dishes!

Naturally the Algarve s cuisine emphasizes fish and all kinds of shellfish, but for those who prefer meat there is also a good selection of dishes to choose from.

Throughout the Algarve you will find good value restaurants. There is also a good choice of international cuisine restaurants, such as French, Indian, Chinese, Swiss and Italian serving excellent dishes.

This Restaurant guide will provide you with a selection of excellent restaurants of both Portuguese and International cuisine and their specialties.

NIGHTLIFE

Whether you are looking for mellow evenings or party nights the Algarve has something for you. The Portuguese are excellent hosts and the huge range of bars and clubs can satisfy all tastes. If you're looking for what's in and what's hot in the Algarve you'll find great suggestions here. Choose from elegant cafés and jet set beach clubs, from family friendly bars to all-night clubs with renowned D.J.s. It’s almost impossible not to have a good time!

BEACH / LEISURE

Some of the best and most beautiful beaches in the entire world are to be found in the Algarve. Hardly surprising then that the region is a favourite for sun-seekers from all over. They come in search of the natural heritage that is now managed in a sustainable fashion, in order to provide quality recreational facilities able to meet all kinds of requirements.

There are beaches to suit every taste with the majority having gained due recognition in the form of the EU "Blue Flag" for quality standards.

Along its 200-kilometre coastline, the Algarve features all types of coves, cliffs and caves, its rocky beaches contrasting with broad expanses of sand. Different types of beach, but all bathed in the calm, warm seawaters of this coastline.

Equally attractive is the Algarve's mild climate all year round. From Odeceixe all the way to Vila Real de Santo António, the entire coast enjoys a Mediterranean-style microclimate with temperatures that vary from 15º C in winter through to 30º C in summer.

The beaches of the Algarve thus represent the ideal choice for some truly invigorating holidays!

GOLF

One of Europe's top golfing destinations, the Algarve has firmly established its reputation as a quality resort among all enthusiasts.

 
The quality layout of the courses, many of them designed by the very best international architects, coupled with the sheer beauty of the surrounding landscapes, meets the demands of golfers of all levels. Indeed, the region has become a firm favourite among golfers from all around the world.

The pleasant climate, with over three hundred days of sunshine, ensures that golf can be comfortably played all year round.

 
The excellence of the Algarve's courses is heightened by the variety of trees and vegetation, the greens, tees and the prevailing silence broken only by the sound of a well-struck shot. Perfect!