Local Recommendations from our My Guide Algarve team

Jasmine Restaurant, at Golfland Alvor – fabulous all-day dining overlooking tropical gardens. Enjoy quality international cuisine, great seafood and steaks, snacks from around the world, and tempting treats. Overlooking the lush mini-golf course at Golfland Alvor, with live entertainment and a children’s playground too. Ideal for parties, events, and fun with friends.

Casa Velha - fine dining in Quinta do Lago, exudes a timeless charm, elegance and comfort. The ambience complements the fabulous setting, the welcome is warm and the cuisine is first-rate. The enjoyment ...

Fin's Restaurant and Beach Bar - a relaxed and welcoming beach restaurant with amazing views, great food and the best Guinness in town! Perfect for groups, sunset drinks and tasty food.

Casa do Lago is Quinta do Lago's iconic all day lakeside restaurant. The relaxed beach vibe, fabulous views across the lake and Ria Formosa, gorgeous décor and amazing f...

Ocean Restaurant at Vila Vita Parc Resort is an exceptional gourmet experience. Holder of two Michelin stars, the tasting menus are exquisite renditions of the art of fine dining by chef Hans Neuner, inspired by Portuguese culture and history.

Parrilla Natural is a meat lovers Shangri-La and a bon vivant's paradise. The steak house's lush gardens, huge deck are the perfect setting for one of the best dining experiences in the Algarve, and a super wedding venue.

UMAMI offers Asian fine dining at Quinta do Lago. Quality and authentic modern Japanese cuisine to be savoured by Ria Formosa. Robata grill, sushi and sashimi, and an outstanding cocktail menu to match the stunning setting.

Paper Moon at W Algarve brings authentic Italian cuisine to a truly stunning setting. Amazing ocean views and glorious sunsets match the fresh and vibrant flavours. Sea Sky Lounge bar for sunsets at cocktail followed by fabulous food, all served with W hospitality and style.

Mizu is VILA VITA Parc's fine dining Japanese restaurant, offering authentic and quality Japanese cuisine in the glorious setting of the Algarve's leading luxury resort.....

Dano's at The Campus is Quinta do Lago's sports bar and restaurant where you can kick back and relax, enjoying all the sport, craft beer, tasty food and a family friendly environment. 

The Black Stove Irish Bar, Alvor – serving Guinness, live music, good times, and all sports since 2005. A sports bar, Irish bar, and live music bar, this is a great venue for fun evenings, cold pints, and watching the big game. Open every day, with live music every night.

Julia's is one of the best beach bars and restaurants in the Algarve. Amazing sea views, fabulous food by the beach and live music. Excellent beach wedding venue. Fresh seafood, steaks and vegetarian dishes.

Fin's Restaurant and Beach Bar - a relaxed and welcoming beach restaurant with amazing views, great food and the best Guinness in town! Perfect for groups, sunset drinks and tasty food.

Pêra Bistro Bar – for fabulous tapas and a great selection of local wines, fresh and tasty food, a relaxed atmosphere, and weekly live music sessions. A family-run bistro, open for lunch and dinner, and amazing tapas. Located next to the market in Armação de Pêra.

The Green Zebra at Tribulum Restaurant. Amazing cocktails, fabulous wines and a beautiful open-air setting where you can enjoy delicious snacks and live music. Perfect for private parties and weekend fun.

The Shack is the go to place for great food, drinks and fun in Quinta do Lago. Right by the lake, its home to laid back good times and great live music! Fab view across t...

Izzy´s Beach Restaurant is set right on Garrão beach, in the Algarve's Golden Triangle. This is a 5 star beach experience, with amazing views, a relaxed vibe, food and service to keep you coming back for more! Perfect sunsets, fun music sessions and a dream venue for parties, weddings and celebrations.

NoSoloÁgua Club and Restaurant is what you dream a beach club should be. Sunny, bare foot luxury combined with a mellow vibe, great food, chilled cocktails and the best parties. Stay poolside or on the beach, sip champagne, sample some sushi and enjoy life!

Mini golf, Trackman golf simulators for golf lovers, a super restaurant and bars with sunny terraces. Great for families, for golfers, for groups and parties. Excellent setting in Alvor and friendly service. Perfect for mini-golf fun, after beach drinks, fun for the kids and live entertainment.
 

The Campus is Quinta do Lago's sports hub, providing top class tennis, padel and high performance facilities for professional athletes and entusiastic amateurs.

The chance to interact with dolphins in a pool is a dream for many people. Dolphin Emotions at Zoomarine makes that dream a reality. One of the Algarve's leading attractions Zoomarine offers this unique experience.

Zoomarine is the Algarve’s top attraction. A fabulous family marine theme park with dolphins and seals, pirate shows, water slides, wave pool, even a beach! The only place in Europe where you can interact with dolphins in the pool. 

Adventure Golf Alvor brings some fun, adventure golf to Alvor, Portugal. Watch out for the huge dinosaurs! 18 challenging and fun mini-golf holes - great entertainment for adults and children, perfect for groups and a great venue for kids' parties. Bar on site serving drinks and snacks. Free entry. Pay to Play adventure golf.

Portitours - here's where you can find boat trips, off-road safaris, hiking and biking tours, adventure days, private and group tours in the Algarve. Experience and professionalism at your service.

Fabulous Beach Club and watersports in Vale do Lobo. Daybeds by the sea, sun loungers by the pool, jet skis for adrenaline, cocktails and sushi,  and beach bed service for the ultimate beach day bliss. All this at WELL Beach Club & Watersports.

AlgarExperience - Boat trips, dolphin watching, boat parties and beach BBQ cruises.If you are looking for a boat trip along the beautiful coastline of the Algarve, Portugal then you need to check out AlgarExperience. Based at the marina in Albufeira, A...

Bom Dia Boat Trips run tours from Lagos along the coast to Ponta de Piedade, exploring the caves and grottoes of the Algarve. Aboard colourful traditional Portuguese sail boats, this is a fabulous way to discover the magnificent coast. Dolphin Watching, Grottoes Boat Trips, BBQ Boat trips and Kayaking tours available.

Santa Bernarda Pirate Ship – sail to the Benagil sea caves, explore secret bebeaaches and delight in the unique experience of sail boat cruising along the Algarve coast. Beach BBQ boat trips, caves boat tours and private parties and events. Sailing from Portimão, easy online booking.

Personalised luxury yacht charter from Vilamoura marina. Explore the Algarve coast aboard a 50 foot Sunseeker yacht private charter with outstanding service. Choose your route, relax and enjoy!

Explore the Algarve coast, including the Benagil cave with Ophelia Boat Trips. Watch for dolphins in the wild, discover secret beaches and enjoy summer boat parties on this modern and comfortable catamaran. Departs from Portimão.

AlgarExperience - Boat trips, dolphin watching, boat parties and beach BBQ cruises.If you are looking for a boat trip along the beautiful coastline of the Algarve, Portugal then you need to check out AlgarExperience. Based at the marina in Albufeira, A...

Bom Dia Boat Trips run tours from Lagos along the coast to Ponta de Piedade, exploring the caves and grottoes of the Algarve. Aboard colourful traditional Portuguese sail boats, this is a fabulous way to discover the magnificent coast. Dolphin Watching, Grottoes Boat Trips, BBQ Boat trips and Kayaking tours available.

Fabulous coastal cruises, sunset cruises, fishing trips from Vilamoura with Cruzeiros da Oura. Beach BBQ, sunset boat trips and more, all with excellent service from the experienced crew. Group trips and private charters available too.

Carvoeiro Caves runs daily boat trips to the Benagil and Carvoeiro sea caves in the Lagoa area of the Algarve. The best way to explore the stunning caves along the coast, including the famous Benagil cave. Daily cave trips, private trips, free parking nearby. Easy online booking. Top-ranked boat trips in Carvoeiro.

Join Ocean Quest Algarve boat trips from Vilamoura to discover the beauty of the Algarve seascape and the secrets of the coastline. Boat trips to the caves, dolphin watching, live music and sunset vibes - all with 5 star customer service from a passionate and enthusiastic team.

Private yacht charter from Albufeira. Experience the Algarve aboard a sleek yacht. Full or half day trips, sunset cruises, private parties and romantic nights. Book your charter now.

Exclusive, luxury properties in Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and beyond. Exceptional service by an agency that measures success in the trust and relationships built, rather than just on the number of properties sold. Professional, discreet and always working to their clients’ best interests.

Ideal Homes Portugal – Award-winning real estate agency helping buyers find great properties in the Algarve and Portugal, providing professional, friendly service where the client always comes first.

Ideal Mortgages, an approved mortgage broker with the Bank of Portugal, has been helping people find the right mortgage solution since 2013. Experts in the property market in Portugal, Ideal Mortgages to date has helped secure €30m in property investment in Portugal.

All Finance Matters provides professional, honest, practical and expert tax and accounting services to expats and residents in the Algarve. Their expertise saves you money and ensures peace of mind.

Chase Buchanan Wealth Management – private wealth management provides trusted financial advice to help you make good decisions, and to make the most of your money. With an expert team to help expats in Portugal manage their wealth and taxation efficiently, providing global solutions to those with a global lifestyle

Sunpoint Properties - Praia da Luz, Lagos - specializing in property in the West Algarve. Professional and fully committed to their clients, Sunpoint Properties can help buy or sell your property in the Algarve. Virtual Tours, video tours, advice on NHR Non-Habitual Residency and tax incentives.

Algarve Property Agency is part of the Gibson Group where everything revolves around real estate and the focus is on individuality. 22 years of passion and professionalism in the real estate and property market in Portugal. Unique properties across the Algarve for sales and rentals, and a superb design, decor and aftersales service, with complete focus on the client.

Blue Sky Villas offers fabulous holiday villas and apartments for rent in Vale do Lobo, Quinta do Lago and Vilamoura. With a focus on great service and concierge assistance, Blue Sky Villas aims to provide unforgettable holidays and peace of mind from begining to end.

LWL Properties is an independent real estate agency located in the beautiful Algarve town of Tavira, where they specialize in property transactions in central and eastern...

Blevins Franks - expert wealth management advice on cross-border tax issues, estate planning, pensions and investments. Integrated advice to expat clients across Europe.
 

Chase Buchanan Wealth Management – private wealth management provides trusted financial advice to help you make good decisions, and to make the most of your money. With an expert team to help expats in Portugal manage their wealth and taxation efficiently, providing global solutions to those with a global lifestyle

Ideal Mortgages, an approved mortgage broker with the Bank of Portugal, has been helping people find the right mortgage solution since 2013. Experts in the property market in Portugal, Ideal Mortgages to date has helped secure €30m in property investment in Portugal.

All Finance Matters provides professional, honest, practical and expert tax and accounting services to expats and residents in the Algarve. Their expertise saves you money and ensures peace of mind.

Ideal Homes Portugal – Award-winning real estate agency helping buyers find great properties in the Algarve and Portugal, providing professional, friendly service where the client always comes first.

Exclusive, luxury properties in Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and beyond. Exceptional service by an agency that measures success in the trust and relationships built, rather than just on the number of properties sold. Professional, discreet and always working to their clients’ best interests.

Learn to speak Portuguese. Beginner to advanced courses with focus on oral communication. In-person and online classes, group and individual classes. French, German, Russian, Spanish and English courses also available at Faust Language School.

Big Red's Catering - for Algarve weddings and parties. Mobile Hog Roast, BBQ, buffet and vegetarian menus. Private venue available or catering at the venue of your choice. Get in touch to ask for menus and prices, or to create a bespoke menu for your event.

Grasshopper Greens are the experts in artificial and synthetic grass installations in the Algarve. They provide perfect lawns that require no watering and minimal maintenance, putting greens, hedges, childrens play areas, mini-golf and more.