Guidebook for São Brás de Alportel
Food Scene
A selection of must-go places for seafood, petiscos, a good thin-crust pizza, sushi and more...
Great sundowner & fish food restaurant on the beach.
Make a reservation.
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Izzy's Beach Restaurant
Avenida OceanoGreat sundowner & fish food restaurant on the beach.
Make a reservation.
Best choice for thin-crust pizza, pasta (gluten free pasta options) & salads! Great for lunch and dinner.
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Better book in advance for more than 2 pers.
During summer reserve outside on the terrace.
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Pizzeria Casavostra
302 Av. 5 de OutubroBest choice for thin-crust pizza, pasta (gluten free pasta options) & salads! Great for lunch and dinner.
Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans.
Better book in advance for more than 2 pers.
During summer reserve outside on the terrace.
Walk all the way over towards the bridge's end to find a wooden pavilion by the beach for excellent fish and meat. Make a reservation.
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Ria Formosa Natural Park
Walk all the way over towards the bridge's end to find a wooden pavilion by the beach for excellent fish and meat. Make a reservation.
Very simple but oh-so-good. Fresh Fish you choose to be grilled on the spot with very good salsa/seasoning. A salad and fries and a beverage of choice. Simple dinner but authentic and good. Check opening times and be prepared to wait in line during high-season- no reservations.
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Casa Corvo
33 Largo 1° de MaioVery simple but oh-so-good. Fresh Fish you choose to be grilled on the spot with very good salsa/seasoning. A salad and fries and a beverage of choice. Simple dinner but authentic and good. Check opening times and be prepared to wait in line during high-season- no reservations.
A restaurant on a limecoat beach watching sunset and if you are lucky some dolphins passing by.
Book a table for sunset and enjoy very good seafood out on the terrace with seaview.
A breezy place with an understated modern chic.
Very Romantic!
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Evaristo
A restaurant on a limecoat beach watching sunset and if you are lucky some dolphins passing by.
Book a table for sunset and enjoy very good seafood out on the terrace with seaview.
A breezy place with an understated modern chic.
Very Romantic!
Simple and convenient restaurant for a bite before or after the beach. Stunning views when seated outside all the way to the back of the restaurant.
Do make sure to check for opening hours and try make a reservation as it can get very busy.
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Fábrica do Costa
Rua de FábricaSimple and convenient restaurant for a bite before or after the beach. Stunning views when seated outside all the way to the back of the restaurant.
Do make sure to check for opening hours and try make a reservation as it can get very busy.
Fantastic fresh grilled fish with vegetables and good regional wines. This family run restaurant is situated in beautiful Querenca a good 15min drive outside of Loulé into the rolling hill countryside. Larger parties need a reservation. Do check for opening hours.
Sol e Serra
Caminho de Corte GarciaFantastic fresh grilled fish with vegetables and good regional wines. This family run restaurant is situated in beautiful Querenca a good 15min drive outside of Loulé into the rolling hill countryside. Larger parties need a reservation. Do check for opening hours.
Japanese/ Sushi
Modern, reduced interior.
Very good quality of sushi and ask for vegetarian and vegan choices the chef is so perfectly able to prepare.
Great choice on artisan beers and regional wines.
Perfect for a table of 2 or 4 persons.
Cozinha Japonesa Artigo Tres
3A Av. Marçal PachecoJapanese/ Sushi
Modern, reduced interior.
Very good quality of sushi and ask for vegetarian and vegan choices the chef is so perfectly able to prepare.
Great choice on artisan beers and regional wines.
Perfect for a table of 2 or 4 persons.
-MUST HAVE DINING EXPERIENCE-
From Portuguese Lisboners to Tourists alike this restaurant is the stand-alone experience of seafood by the beach. The fish is just divine and the memory of it doesn't leave you! Outside seating under umbrellas, the staff is always making it just as enjoyable as everything else at Gigi.
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Gigi's Beach bar Quinta do Lago
-MUST HAVE DINING EXPERIENCE-
From Portuguese Lisboners to Tourists alike this restaurant is the stand-alone experience of seafood by the beach. The fish is just divine and the memory of it doesn't leave you! Outside seating under umbrellas, the staff is always making it just as enjoyable as everything else at Gigi.
The best and widely famous grilled chicken is served here with french fries, a green salad and or tomato onion with oregano salad. A very local family friendly diner packed at peak hours, so at best you come early rather than late. Take away possible.
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Luis Dos Frangos
2 R. o EmigranteThe best and widely famous grilled chicken is served here with french fries, a green salad and or tomato onion with oregano salad. A very local family friendly diner packed at peak hours, so at best you come early rather than late. Take away possible.
Shopping
Have a look out for the Côté Sud boutique (main entrance, left hand side) its super petite but has a great concept store selection of kaftans, beachwear, swimwear, sandals, hats and jewelry. For men the boutique Vilebrequin has a good selection of swimwear.
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Quinta Shopping
Have a look out for the Côté Sud boutique (main entrance, left hand side) its super petite but has a great concept store selection of kaftans, beachwear, swimwear, sandals, hats and jewelry. For men the boutique Vilebrequin has a good selection of swimwear.
Essentials
Freshest produce in the region at farmers markets, best pastries, bread, bio deli's, fish market, butcher....
great choice on fresh produce, vegetables and fruits as well as essentials.
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Pingo doce - São Brás de Alportel
82 R. Luís Bívargreat choice on fresh produce, vegetables and fruits as well as essentials.
Biggest grocery store, american style. Lots of budget-friendly-choices. Large choice on fresh produce, vegetables, fruits, meats and fish.
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Continente - Loulé (East)
Rua Vale Das RãsBiggest grocery store, american style. Lots of budget-friendly-choices. Large choice on fresh produce, vegetables, fruits, meats and fish.
This is deluxe grocery shopping - expect a fantastic choice for fresh produce, meats and fish choices, bakery, cheeses, wines, fresh made sushi for take-away- all coming with a hefty price tag. However there is also mouth-watering choices of imported international products, such as biscuits, teas, cookies, granola and much more.
don't miss the portuguese café just next door - its simple with an outside terrace for a quick coffee and fresh portuguese pastry - such as a Pastel de Nata.
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Apolónia Supermercados
271 Av. 5 de OutubroThis is deluxe grocery shopping - expect a fantastic choice for fresh produce, meats and fish choices, bakery, cheeses, wines, fresh made sushi for take-away- all coming with a hefty price tag. However there is also mouth-watering choices of imported international products, such as biscuits, teas, cookies, granola and much more.
don't miss the portuguese café just next door - its simple with an outside terrace for a quick coffee and fresh portuguese pastry - such as a Pastel de Nata.
Shop your bio herbs and vegetables straight from the producer. Show your children how vegetables are grown.
Make an appointment for a tour or a picnic. Check opening hours and do pre-book a tour.
Dias de Aromas
Shop your bio herbs and vegetables straight from the producer. Show your children how vegetables are grown.
Make an appointment for a tour or a picnic. Check opening hours and do pre-book a tour.
Every Wednesday and Saturday before lunch time you get a choice of fresh fish, vegetables, herbes and much more. This is where the locals shop and it is a nice experience of true local market - it doesn't get more local than this.
Don't miss! opposite the street the "Portal dos Queijos" a local production of fresh goat cheese.
Dr. Silva Nobre, Nº 7, São Brás de Alportel
Largo do Mercado
Largo do MercadoEvery Wednesday and Saturday before lunch time you get a choice of fresh fish, vegetables, herbes and much more. This is where the locals shop and it is a nice experience of true local market - it doesn't get more local than this.
Don't miss! opposite the street the "Portal dos Queijos" a local production of fresh goat cheese.
Dr. Silva Nobre, Nº 7, São Brás de Alportel
Looking for a fantastic birthday cake, a cake for celebration - look no further this Pastelaria by Charlotte is going to satisfy your sweet tooth just fine.
Pastelaria Charlotte
Rua Cristóvão Pires NorteLooking for a fantastic birthday cake, a cake for celebration - look no further this Pastelaria by Charlotte is going to satisfy your sweet tooth just fine.
Delicatessen store for their infamous in-house made daily fresh goat cheese - seasoned or unseasoned, yoghurts and other high quality artisanal and regional produce such as honey, olive oil, wine, Dias das Aromas biological herbes.. and much more
Portal das Queijos, Rua Dr. Silva Nobre 7, 8150-045 São Brás de Alportel
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São Brás de Alportel
Delicatessen store for their infamous in-house made daily fresh goat cheese - seasoned or unseasoned, yoghurts and other high quality artisanal and regional produce such as honey, olive oil, wine, Dias das Aromas biological herbes.. and much more
Portal das Queijos, Rua Dr. Silva Nobre 7, 8150-045 São Brás de Alportel
Fresh sourdough bread from the best breadmaker in the region, Pão com Manteiga is available here. The shop constists of natural biological oats, seeds, nuts, dried fruits, teas and herbes as well as icecream sold in Sao Bras de Alportel available across from Continente.
Bialógica - Mercearia a Granel
Fresh sourdough bread from the best breadmaker in the region, Pão com Manteiga is available here. The shop constists of natural biological oats, seeds, nuts, dried fruits, teas and herbes as well as icecream sold in Sao Bras de Alportel available across from Continente.
Sightseeing
The beautiful Palácio de Estói, was transformed like many other historic palaces and monuments and monasteries into a hotel. Enjoy the outside park and views.
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Pousada Palácio Estói
Rua de São JoseThe beautiful Palácio de Estói, was transformed like many other historic palaces and monuments and monasteries into a hotel. Enjoy the outside park and views.
The historic part of Faro audits cathedral, Sé de Faro, that is exceptionally beautiful. Walk the streets of the old town, see the cathedral and visit the nearby traditional antique shop of Portuguese Azulejos (painted ceramic tiles).
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Faro
The historic part of Faro audits cathedral, Sé de Faro, that is exceptionally beautiful. Walk the streets of the old town, see the cathedral and visit the nearby traditional antique shop of Portuguese Azulejos (painted ceramic tiles).
MONTEROSA is a gold award olive oil production and their tours through their olive tree fields, historical roman & modern olive press demonstrates every step through olive oil production. The tour is followed by an olive oil tasting and the opportunity to shop their premium virgin olive oil.
Only by appointment. Book in advance! Tours are in groups up to 12ppl.
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Monterosa Olive Oil Farm
201F EM1332MONTEROSA is a gold award olive oil production and their tours through their olive tree fields, historical roman & modern olive press demonstrates every step through olive oil production. The tour is followed by an olive oil tasting and the opportunity to shop their premium virgin olive oil.
Only by appointment. Book in advance! Tours are in groups up to 12ppl.
Visit the historical town of Loulé with its many narrow street and historical buildings. Several times a year there are festivities hosted in the streets of Loulé.
-January-
Festa das Chouriças in Querença
Querença Chorizo Festival is a festival in honour of St. Luis (the protector of animals).
-May-
Festa da Mãe Soberana
Easter Sunday in Loulé marks the beginning of the celebration.
-June-
Festival Med is a festival of music,entertainment and arts in the historical center of Loulé.
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Loulé
Visit the historical town of Loulé with its many narrow street and historical buildings. Several times a year there are festivities hosted in the streets of Loulé.
-January-
Festa das Chouriças in Querença
Querença Chorizo Festival is a festival in honour of St. Luis (the protector of animals).
-May-
Festa da Mãe Soberana
Easter Sunday in Loulé marks the beginning of the celebration.
-June-
Festival Med is a festival of music,entertainment and arts in the historical center of Loulé.
This is worth a day trip. A drive of 2 hours over the border of Spain to Sevilla to see the spectacular monuments and morish influence in the region.
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Seville
This is worth a day trip. A drive of 2 hours over the border of Spain to Sevilla to see the spectacular monuments and morish influence in the region.
São bras de Alportel has a charming historical center with all typical aspects from its narrow cobblestone streets white washed walls, beautiful old townhouses, the church and Roman streets “calçada”. Make a stop at the Cafe “Casa da Barreira” to sit in the sun and enjoy a snack or salad.
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São Brás de Alportel
São bras de Alportel has a charming historical center with all typical aspects from its narrow cobblestone streets white washed walls, beautiful old townhouses, the church and Roman streets “calçada”. Make a stop at the Cafe “Casa da Barreira” to sit in the sun and enjoy a snack or salad.
Getting Around
Reserve with Zit Car ( ggl for zit auto car rental), its a UK site.
They have good price and service on budget cars - never experienced any problems. Have just a bit of patience as it can take up to 10min for them to deliver your car.
Find them conveniently at the very left side end of the car parking area in front of the main airport terminal.
Do avoid booking with GoldCar due to bad experiences!
Faro Airport car Hire
Reserve with Zit Car ( ggl for zit auto car rental), its a UK site.
They have good price and service on budget cars - never experienced any problems. Have just a bit of patience as it can take up to 10min for them to deliver your car.
Find them conveniently at the very left side end of the car parking area in front of the main airport terminal.
Do avoid booking with GoldCar due to bad experiences!
Entertainment & Activities
This is the most fantastic Golf Course there is in the Algarve. Stunning views by the coast.
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Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
This is the most fantastic Golf Course there is in the Algarve. Stunning views by the coast.