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Zoomarine is probably the biggest Algarve attraction and justifiably so. It has everything - dolphins, shows, waterslides, wavepools, even a beach! And it educates about ...

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The chance to interact with the dolphins in the Algarve is a dream for many people. Dolphin Emotions - Life Changing Experiences at Zoomarine makes that dream a reality.....

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Adventure Golf Alvor brings some fun, adventure golf to Alvor, Portugal. Watch out for the huge dinosaurs! 18 holes of adventure golf that are challenging and fun - great...

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AlgarveXcite are the experts in all things fun in the water! From Dolphin Watching trips and coastal cruises to adrenaline fun fly boarding, parasailing, waterskiing, Rin...

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Alsafari Tours offers fun and relaxed off road Jeep Tours through the Algarve countryside and along the coast. Fabulous scenery, knowledgeable guides and authentic e........

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Enjoy at round of Footgolf at the brand new course at Desert Pines Footgolf, located at the Algarve Tennis and Fitness Club, Vale do Lobo. A fun activity, that's great fo...

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Zebra Safari offers fun and fascinating jeep tours in the Algarve. On and off-road, along the coast, through the countryside, discover a different Algarve aboard their di...

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The NoSoloÁgua Club and Restaurant is what you dream a beach club should be. Indulgent, bare foot luxury combined with a mellow vibe, great food, chilled cocktails and t...

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Sandbanks Fish & Seafood Restaurant is the perfect place for a lazy lunch or a romantic dinner. Overlooking the majestic Atlantic and the beach at Vale de Lobo, you c...

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Izzy´s Beach Restaurant is set right on the beach at Vale do Garrão, in the Algarve's Golden Triangle. With amazing views and sand between your toes, this is a 5 star b...

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Praia Dourada Beach Restaurant sits on the beach by the waters edge at Armação de Pêra beach. Bright and spacious, the restaurant offers relaxed dining options all day...

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Caniço is one of those places you have got to see to believe. The setting is breath-taking, the views amazing and just getting there is an adventure. It is actually bui....

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The Algarve is famous for its gorgeous beaches, excellent seafood and wonderful hospitality. At BJ's Oceanside Restaurant you'll find all this and more..........

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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...

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The original Beach Bar in Vale do Lobo,open til late, serving great food and drinks, with plenty of good humour....Don't miss the legendary sunset sessions!......

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Located right on the beach by the picturesque fishing village of Alvor, Windsurf restaurant and snack bar is the perfect choice for delicious food and stunning views, at ...

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This great club-music bar is aptly named. It perches right above the rocks of Praia da Rocha. The views along the cliff-top esplanade are fantastic and its location right...

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Enjoy a fabulous cruise aboard one of the sleek and luxurious Champagne Cruises yachts. Explore the coast in style, come ashore at private beaches, enjoy the goodlife at ...

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If you are looking for a boat trip along the beautiful coastline of the Algarve, Portugal then you need to check out Algar Experience. Based at the marina in Albufeira, A...

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Cruzeiros da Oura Fishing and Charters offer fabulous coastal cruises, sunset cruises, fishing trips and Hen and Stag boat parties, departing from Vilamoura marina. Great...

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Ever dreamed of watching dolphins in the wild? Dream Wave runs fantastic dolphin watching trips from Albufeira marina, creating wonderful memories to last a lifetime........

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AlgarveXcite are the experts in all things fun in the water! From Dolphin Watching trips and coastal cruises to adrenaline fun fly boarding, parasailing, waterskiing, Rin...

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The Algarve coastline is spectacularly beautiful - and one of the best ways to appreciate it is from the sea. Board the Ophelia catamaran for a relaxing cruise that is a ...

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Alvor Boat Trips, proud owners of Portugal's 1st solar powered boat, is a family run company offering top class, great value Sea and River adventures in Southern Portugal...

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Seacret Tours, based in Albufeira marina, offers boat and kayak trips to explore the caves and grottoes of the Algarve coast as well as dolphin watching trips. Personaliz...

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SeaBookings is your one stop shop for searching, finding and booking boat trips and watersports in the Algarve and Portugal. Choose from a huge range of boat trips and ac...

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Ever wanted to experience a day on a luxury yacht on sea, sipping cocktails in the sun as your yacht cuts a swathe through the ocean? lunching with friends at a nearby b....

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Tours Ria Formosa does exactly what it says - offers fantastic tours around the beautiful natural park of Ria Formosa! From Olhão join boat trips, go dolphin watching, f...

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Vila Vita Parc was established in 1992, a classically decorated hotel in a beautiful clifftop location. Vila Vita Parc is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and ...

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Parrilla Natural is a meat lovers Shangri-La and a bon vivants paradise. The lush gardens, huge deck and wonderful dining room are the perfect setting for one of the best...

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Bovino Restaurant is sumptuous steakhouse set in the luxury resort of Quinta do Lago. Serving supreme quality, aged Irish beef, in a setting that beautifully combines con...

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Ristorante Belmondo is a fine Italian restaurant stunningly located atop the cliffs at Senhora da Rocha. Casual by day, gourmet and glamorous by night, with an impressive...

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Casa Velha 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 ...

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Boutique Hotel Vivenda Miranda is an amazingly beautiful luxury small hotel perched atop the scenic coastline of Lagos in West Algarve, with onsite spa and exceptional fi...

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Set in the former Ermitage restaurant, Gourmet Natural has charm, charisma and elegance in abundance. Add quality cuisine and wonderful South American hospitality and you...

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Quinta das Barradas is a charming 19th century family farm turned rural retreat, just 6kms from the town of Lagos and the coastline. Peaceful, relaxing and a slice of the...

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The Pestana Alvor South Beach is a four star slice of heaven just 80 metres from the beach! It's less than 1 minute walk from the hotel to one of the Algarve's best beach...

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Caniço is one of those places you have got to see to believe. The setting is breath-taking, the views amazing and just getting there is an adventure. Built within the cl...

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The Pestana Viking Hotel is a cliff-top, beach-front hotel with superb views of the iconic Senhora da Rocha chapel. The hotel has direct access to the beach, indoor and o...

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The Pestana Alvor Praia is a superb 5 star hotel overlooking Alvor beach. Amazing sea views, an elevator giving direct access to the beach, a fabulous pool overlooking th...

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The Pestana Vila Sol Golf Resort in Vilamoura is an outstanding resort for golf holidays, family breaks or a destination wedding in the Algarve. Superb accommodation, 27 ...

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The original Beach Bar in Vale do Lobo,open til late, serving great food and drinks, with plenty of good humour....Don't miss the legendary sunset sessions!......

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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...

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The NoSoloÁgua Club and Restaurant is what you dream a beach club should be. Indulgent, bare foot luxury combined with a mellow vibe, great food, chilled cocktails and t...

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Sandbanks Fish & Seafood Restaurant is the perfect place for a lazy lunch or a romantic dinner. Overlooking the majestic Atlantic and the beach at Vale de Lobo, you c...

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Caniço is one of those places you have got to see to believe. The setting is breath-taking, the views amazing and just getting there is an adventure. It is actually bui....

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Izzy´s Beach Restaurant is set right on the beach at Vale do Garrão, in the Algarve's Golden Triangle. With amazing views and sand between your toes, this is a 5 star b...

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Praia Dourada Beach Restaurant sits on the beach by the waters edge at Armação de Pêra beach. Bright and spacious, the restaurant offers relaxed dining options all day...

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The Algarve is famous for its gorgeous beaches, excellent seafood and wonderful hospitality. At BJ's Oceanside Restaurant you'll find all this and more..........

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Restaurant Casa do Campo is one of those hidden gems that the Algarve loves to keep as a surprise. Located just outside Almancil in the heart of the Algarve's Golden Tria...

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O Leão de Porches Restaurant is the home of delectable dining in the Algarve. Charming, original, elegantly quirky, and yes - delectable, this is a restaurant for food l...

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Set in the former Ermitage restaurant, Gourmet Natural has charm, charisma and elegance in abundance. Add quality cuisine and wonderful South American hospitality and you...

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Casa Velha 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 ...

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Located right on the beach by the picturesque fishing village of Alvor, Windsurf restaurant and snack bar is the perfect choice for delicious food and stunning views, at ...

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The Ocean Restaurant at Vila Vita Parc Resort is an exceptional gourmet experience. Holder of two Michelin stars the restaurant boasts monthly changing gourmet menus comp...

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Ristorante Belmondo is a fine Italian restaurant stunningly located atop the cliffs at Senhora da Rocha. Casual by day, gourmet and glamorous by night, with an impressive...

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Caniço is one of those places you have got to see to believe. The setting is breath-taking, the views amazing and just getting there is an adventure. It is actually bui....

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Akvavit Restaurant is a must-visit restaurant on Vilamoura marina, famous for its brilliant location and views, and its fabulous international food with Scandinavian dish...

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Hot Wheels Raceway is the Algarve's fastest karting track. 400m of track, wicked corners and stretches for fun and fast karting. Perfect for fun with family and friends o...

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Hot Shot Bowling in Albufeira is a fun indoor, ten pin bowling alley, right on Albufeira marina. Great for fun with the kids, for Hen and Stag groups, or just for a break...

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Enjoy a fabulous cruise aboard one of the sleek and luxurious Champagne Cruises yachts. Explore the coast in style, come ashore at private beaches, enjoy the goodlife at ...

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Enjoy at round of Footgolf at the brand new course at Desert Pines Footgolf, located at the Algarve Tennis and Fitness Club, Vale do Lobo. A fun activity, that's great fo...

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Adventure Golf Alvor brings some fun, adventure golf to Alvor, Portugal. Watch out for the huge dinosaurs! 18 holes of adventure golf that are challenging and fun - great...

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Join a Yellowfish Adventure! Climb aboard a buggy or quad bike and head off-road to explore the inland Algarve countryside. Fun and exciting, with an Yellowfish Adventure...

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SeaBookings is your one stop shop for searching, finding and booking boat trips and watersports in the Algarve and Portugal. Choose from a huge range of boat trips and ac...

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Zebra Safari offers fun and fascinating jeep tours in the Algarve. On and off-road, along the coast, through the countryside, discover a different Algarve aboard their di...

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Alsafari Tours offers fun and relaxed off road Jeep Tours through the Algarve countryside and along the coast. Fabulous scenery, knowledgeable guides and authentic e........

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The Family Golf Park in Vilamoura is a fantastic family day out. Two super, Roman themed, mini-golf courses, a kids play area, games room and a tourist train through the ...

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Skydive Algarve is the home of Tandem Jumps, Free Fly and Sky Diving courses in the Algarve. Rated the best in Portugal, jump with Skydive Algarve for the best views imag...

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Macdonald Monchique Resort & Spa is a green oasis of 5 star hospitality and wellness set amid the Algarve hills with stunning views to the coast. Modern design, an in...

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Ever dreamed of watching dolphins in the wild? Dream Wave runs fantastic dolphin watching trips from Albufeira marina, creating wonderful memories to last a lifetime. Als...

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Akvavit Restaurant is a must-visit restaurant on Vilamoura marina, famous for its brilliant location and views, and its fabulous international food with Scandinavian dish...

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Monty´s, in Vale do Lobo, is the place to go for drinks, a good meal and a great night's entertainment. It's the perfect antidote to a tough round of golf or a strenuous...

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O'Neills Irish bar, on Vilamoura marina, hits all the right spots. There's live music every night, food is served all day, great pints of Guinness are on tap and all majo...

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Vagabondo is one of Alvors most popular restaurants - and justifiably so. It is almost an obligatory stop during your stay in the area. The setting is lovely, the ambienc...

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Salsada do Zé, located right on the beach at Praia da Rocha, is a great place to spend some relaxing hours. Open all day from breakfast right through to dinner, you are ...

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This great club-music bar is aptly named. It perches right above the rocks of Praia da Rocha. The views along the cliff-top esplanade are fantastic and its location right...

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Those that appreciate good seafood love the Algarve and they adore Àbabuja Restaurant in Alvor. Located just metres from the seafront you can enjoy some delicious tradit...

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Paesano Italian Restaurant in Alvor serves quality and authentic Italian cuisine. The restaurant is comfortable and spacious with a warm and welcoming décor, a pretty ga...

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Awesome things to do and see in Algarve...

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10 great things to look out for as you travel around the Algarve...

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Think Algarve and you think beach, you think sunshine. With over 300 days of sunshine per year, chances are you will enjoy great weather in the Algarve. However every now...

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Whether you’re visiting the Algarve during winter or summer, you shouldn’t leave without enjoying the Atlantic coast.......

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Why the Algarve is an excellent retirement destination...

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The Algarve is the perfect wedding destination....

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Our pick of the Algarve's best wedding venues...

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Find the best road trips around the Algarve. It's not just beach life here - there are so many lovely country villages, historical spots and amazing viewing points you ca...

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Parrilla Natural is a meat lovers Shangri-La and a bon vivants paradise. The lush gardens, huge deck and wonderful dining room are the perfect setting for one of the best...

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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...

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Wildfire Smokehouse and Grill restaurant is a superb eatery near Vilamoura, offering quality and natural products, smoked with hickory and love. It's not just steaks - tr...

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Bovino Restaurant is a sumptuous steakhouse set in the luxury resort of Quinta do Lago. Serving supreme quality, aged Irish beef, in a setting that beautifully combines c...

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Sandbanks Fish & Seafood Restaurant is the perfect place for a lazy lunch or a romantic dinner. Overlooking the majestic Atlantic and the beach at Vale de Lobo, you c...

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The Algarve is famous for its gorgeous beaches, excellent seafood and wonderful hospitality. At BJ's Oceanside Restaurant you'll find all this and more..........

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Salsada do Zé, located right on the beach at Praia da Rocha, is a great place to spend some relaxing hours. Open all day from breakfast right through to dinner, you are ...

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The Vila Vita Biergarten is a true taste of Bavaria in the Algarve. Tall glasses of Erdinger beer and Porches IPA served with delicious food. It's a food for beer and fro...

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Koko Lane is the perfect venue for family dining and quick bites at Quinta do Lago. Overlooking the Driving Range, there are pizza, pasta, salad, burger, sandwich and cak...

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Kaya's Restaurant in Almancil is a great venue for very tasty and very good value food. An excellent choice for families, the garden terrace is perfect for outside dining...

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Located right on the beach by the picturesque fishing village of Alvor, Windsurf restaurant and snack bar is the perfect choice for delicious food and stunning views, at ...

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Praia Dourada Beach Restaurant sits on the beach by the waters edge at Armação de Pêra beach. Bright and spacious, the restaurant offers relaxed dining options all day...

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The Ocean Restaurant at Vila Vita Parc Resort is an exceptional gourmet experience. Holder of two Michelin stars the restaurant boasts monthly changing gourmet menus comp...

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Willies Restaurant in Vilamoura, is the holder of one Michelin Star and serves International gourmet cuisine in an elegant and refined atmosphere. The inside of the resta...

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Sao Gabriel Restaurant is one of the finest around. Close to the famous Algarve resorts of Vale do Lobo and Quinta do Lago, the restaurant boasts one Michelin star....

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No matter where in the Algarve you are, plan a visit to Bon Bon Restaurant for amazingly beautiful and delicious food served with incredible attention to detail and profe...

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Holder of one Michelin star since 2000, Restaurant Henrique Leis is one of the very best fine dining venues in the Algarve. Superb food and service in an unusual setting....

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Vila Joya Restaurant, holder of two Michelin stars is the only restaurant in Portugal on the World's Best 50 lists. Exquisite food, service and setting...................

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Gusto by Heinz Beck is the Conrad Algarve's signature gourmet restaurant, serving exquisite Mediterranean cuisine in an elegantly relaxed and lively ambience. Gusto is a ...

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Vista Restaurante at the Bela Vista Hotel & Spa is aptly named, offering amazing ocean views to match the Michelin Star cuisine. It's the home of fine dining in Praia...

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Vilamoura is one of the most prestigious leisure resorts in Portugal. It boasts an award-winning marina, outstanding golf courses, leisure facilities, beaches, nature tra...

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What to do, where to go, what to see in Albufeira......

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Lagos is an ancient maritime town steeped in history with beautiful beaches, great restaurants and bars and a bohemian vibe. The town became hugely important during the 1...

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Our guide to Tavira by our Algarve local expert - Located just 30 kms to the east of Faro, Tavira is often referred to as the Queen of the Algarve. It is one of the Algar...

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Alvor is one of the Algarve’s most popular destinations. The village has succeeded in retaining it’s  essence along with offering all that you could want for a s...

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Carvoeiro, Porches and Ferragudo are steeped in history and tradition, and are well worth visiting while you're in the Algarve.......

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What to do, where to go,  what to see in Silves.......

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The Costa Vicentina is the Western coast of the Algarve. Stretching from Odeceixe to the North right down to Burgau  near Lagos on the South, the area is a protected...

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What to do, where to go, what to see in Sagres......

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Portimão, the second largest town in the Algarve, is the thriving commercial and residential support to the resorts of Praia da Rocha and Alvôr. It is a town that has h...

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Praia da Galé is actually a continuation of the beach at Armação dePêra. The western part is wide and open while the eastern end has more rocky outcrops, wonderful ro...

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Of all the beaches in the Portimão – Alvor area, this is My Guide Algarve’s favourite. Praia de Alvor has everything necessary for a quality beach experience. ......

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Praia Grande is a broad expanse of white sand, on the eastern side of the River Arade, opposite Praia da Rocha. Protected at its western extremity by a pier, the water he...

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Located on the western side of Praia da Rocha and Portimão, Praia do Vau is one of the western Algarve’s most popular beaches. Traditionally, Vau was the beach of choi...

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The beaches in the East tend to be referred to as ‘Islands’ due to their positioning within the Ria Formosa Natural Park. The first ‘island’ to mention is Barril....

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Located just a few kilometers from Tavira and the resort of Pedras d’El Rei, the beach, even in high season is generally one of the quieter beaches of the Alg...

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The beach at Praia da Rocha is a wonderfully long, hugely wide expanse of fine white sand. The beach is backed by red cliffs that almost glow in the crimson light of the ...

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The beachfront at Praia da Luz has a lovely pedestrian walkway and the beach itself is a crescent of fine white sand and holder of a Blue Flag. At the eastern tip of the ...

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The Quinta do Lago golf complex provides a challenging round amongst beautiful surroundings. In it´s history the Quinta do Lago golf complex has hosted several Portugues...

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The Victoria Course hosts the annual Portuguese Masters Tournament around September / October............

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The Quinta do Lago golf complex provides a challenging round amongst beautiful surroundings. In it´s history the Quinta do Lago golf complex has hosted several Portugues...

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The Vale de Lobo Golf Resort encompasses the renowned Royal and Ocean Courses and we can tell you first hand that playing either of the Vale do Lobo golf courses is a mem...

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What makes Onyria Palmares so special? "Unique links and parkland in a spectacular seaside setting" . A Championship, 18 Hole Golf Course.........................

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This rather uniquely designed 18 hole course with 27 varied greens unfurls through the gentle countryside of Carvoeiro, providing a challenging but attractive course........

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