Joao's Guidebook
Food scene
Amazing place to taste the most authentic regional food in a very tradicional setting.
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Adega Vila Lisa
52 R. Francisco BívarAmazing place to taste the most authentic regional food in a very tradicional setting.
We’ve been coming to Restinga for more than 30yrs and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a beach restaurant experience.
40 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Restinga
We’ve been coming to Restinga for more than 30yrs and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a beach restaurant experience.
Outstanding fish restaurant in the heart of Alvor.
33 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Restaurante Àbabuja
11 Largo da RibeiraOutstanding fish restaurant in the heart of Alvor.
Rei das praias
Praia dos CaneirosDelightful setting and great seafood!
Superb fish and seafood in a modern setting with fabulous views.
145 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Restaurante Camilo
Estrada da Ponta da PiedadeSuperb fish and seafood in a modern setting with fabulous views.
Morgado do Quintão
For wine lovers and foodies!
For seafood lovers, this is another great reason to visit the lovely town of Silves.
72 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Marisqueira Rui
27 R. Comendador VilarinhoFor seafood lovers, this is another great reason to visit the lovely town of Silves.
This is clearly our favourite in the heart of Lagos.
22 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Don Sebastião
20-22 R. 25 de AbrilThis is clearly our favourite in the heart of Lagos.
Monte Mar Lagos
Great food with outstanding views of Lagos bay and Monchique hills.
If you’re a foodie and enjoy oysters make sure you pop by Ostra Select for the freshest local produce.
OstraSelect Algarve
If you’re a foodie and enjoy oysters make sure you pop by Ostra Select for the freshest local produce.
Golf
If you’re a golfer make sure you don’t miss the amazing Championship Course designed by Sir Henry Cotton. Penina has hosted the Portuguese Open on multiple occasions and despite being one of the oldest courses in Portugal remains and extremely challenging one.
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Penina Hotel & Golf Resort
If you’re a golfer make sure you don’t miss the amazing Championship Course designed by Sir Henry Cotton. Penina has hosted the Portuguese Open on multiple occasions and despite being one of the oldest courses in Portugal remains and extremely challenging one.
This 27 hole championship course offers the most amazing panoramic views of Ria de Alvor and Meia Praia beach. The clubhouse is an absolute masterpiece and home to a Michelin star restaurant.
Palmares Ocean Living & Golf
This 27 hole championship course offers the most amazing panoramic views of Ria de Alvor and Meia Praia beach. The clubhouse is an absolute masterpiece and home to a Michelin star restaurant.
Golfland
1 Rua Serpa PintoGreat fun for children (and adults)! Mini golf + burgers is a hard to beat program.
Local shops
This is one of our favourite places to find genuine Portuguese products, from pottery to local produce.
47 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mar d'Estorias
30 R. Silva LopesThis is one of our favourite places to find genuine Portuguese products, from pottery to local produce.
Adventure
The nearby hills of Serra de Monchique are a great place for Mountain Biking! Reach out to the team at We Ride if you need someone to provide the necessary gear and guide your group.
WERIDE.pt
8 R. Francisco MetrassThe team at KIP do a great job in keeping kids and adults excited about motor racing!
11 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve
The team at KIP do a great job in keeping kids and adults excited about motor racing!
Nature/beach spot
This beach is 15mins drive from Casa Pintas and has several restaurants and easy access.
If you want to book a sun lounger, reach out to Maurilio, who has been running the concession for over 30yrs
55 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Isibhakabhaka sase-Alvor
This beach is 15mins drive from Casa Pintas and has several restaurants and easy access.
If you want to book a sun lounger, reach out to Maurilio, who has been running the concession for over 30yrs
This beach falls into the off the beaten track category and is a favourite for surfers. Should take one 30-35mins to reach from Casa Pintas and there’s a big car park. Restaurant solutions at this beach are very basic.
Praia do Amado
This beach falls into the off the beaten track category and is a favourite for surfers. Should take one 30-35mins to reach from Casa Pintas and there’s a big car park. Restaurant solutions at this beach are very basic.
Ibhayi le-Beliche