Nora’s guidebook
Recommended Restaurants
A selection of my favourite restaurants
Just 5 mins away and for a special view of the sunset. Suggest booking a window table in advance
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Mar d'Fora
Rua do ParaísoJust 5 mins away and for a special view of the sunset. Suggest booking a window table in advance
They have a lovely cafe behind for a morning coffee, and the restaurant does great pizzas and pasta, which you can take out either. Always popular.
11 abantu bendawo batusa
Pizzeria Mama Mia!
78 R. Manuel Afonso MaiaThey have a lovely cafe behind for a morning coffee, and the restaurant does great pizzas and pasta, which you can take out either. Always popular.
A family-run good value restaurant, try the Dourado (sea bream grilled), book ahead. Don't be put off by the dated sign, it's an unassuming gem of a place
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Restaurante A'Galé
38 Estr. do FarolA family-run good value restaurant, try the Dourado (sea bream grilled), book ahead. Don't be put off by the dated sign, it's an unassuming gem of a place
Taste Restaurante
Stylish, tasty and interesting dishes. A treat!
Earth Shop & Café
Nº1 R. das FloresLovely healthy tasty lunches, excellent choice and service
A hidden gem, another one where the locals eat and you can dine out for €11/12 per head (starter, dinner, dessert + house wine). Tight menu, no frills, limited English spoken, service is efficient, they will scribble the bill out at the end, you'll enjoy it if you don't mind the lack of airs 'n graces.
6 abantu bendawo batusa
O Escondidinho
125 Q.ta do ParaísoA hidden gem, another one where the locals eat and you can dine out for €11/12 per head (starter, dinner, dessert + house wine). Tight menu, no frills, limited English spoken, service is efficient, they will scribble the bill out at the end, you'll enjoy it if you don't mind the lack of airs 'n graces.
Very very good steaks and a very comfortable dining area for a lovely leisurely experience.
14 abantu bendawo batusa
The Wolf Bar & Grill
80 Estr. do FarolVery very good steaks and a very comfortable dining area for a lovely leisurely experience.
A family owned vineyard and craft brewery, located a 10 min drive from Carvoeiro. Fabulous location with a vineyard view for lunch.
Quinta Dos Santos
1 R. do Pestana Golf ResortA family owned vineyard and craft brewery, located a 10 min drive from Carvoeiro. Fabulous location with a vineyard view for lunch.
For a lunch with a spectacular view, and wonderful food. My friends rave about this place. It is a 10 min drive or taxi ride away. Book ahead.
46 abantu bendawo batusa
Rei das praias
Praia dos CaneirosFor a lunch with a spectacular view, and wonderful food. My friends rave about this place. It is a 10 min drive or taxi ride away. Book ahead.
Recommended Sights in Carvoeiro
A selection of places to see within walking distance
Carvoeiro Boardwalk
Estrada do Algar SêcoTakes you to Algar Seco
Nearest beach (steps down beside Mar D'Fora), fabulous view, waves are choppy at times
22 abantu bendawo batusa
Paradise Beach
Nearest beach (steps down beside Mar D'Fora), fabulous view, waves are choppy at times
For a longer walk with sturdy footwear and more wonderful scenery.
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Alfanzina Lighthouse
For a longer walk with sturdy footwear and more wonderful scenery.
Recommended Sights by Car
Worth checking out if you have transport
From Carvoeiro or Benagil beach, you can get a boat to see these special caves with a skylight!
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Izindawo zokuhlala ze-Benagil
From Carvoeiro or Benagil beach, you can get a boat to see these special caves with a skylight!
My favourite beach nearby, the picture says it all. Has many steps. Also a good place for a coastal walk, if you go westwards from the praia.
215 abantu bendawo batusa
Praia da Marinha
My favourite beach nearby, the picture says it all. Has many steps. Also a good place for a coastal walk, if you go westwards from the praia.
Silves
Lovely town, with an interesting past and a splendid Moorish castle
A lovely place for lunch if en-route to the Monchique Mountains, ancient Roman Spas and good restaurants.
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Caldas de Monchique
A lovely place for lunch if en-route to the Monchique Mountains, ancient Roman Spas and good restaurants.
At Fóia there is a fabulous view of the Algarve and the sea beyond, worth the journey!
75 abantu bendawo batusa
Serra de Monchique
At Fóia there is a fabulous view of the Algarve and the sea beyond, worth the journey!
The views are spectacular, and a special landmark for mariners
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Cabo de São Vicente
The views are spectacular, and a special landmark for mariners
Shops, Pharmacy and more
Shops: Spar - Groceries, Wine, Cafe, just 3 mins away on foot (in courtyard behind Mamma Mia's restaurant); Intermarche & Aldi - on out road to Lagoa (need car or taxi)
Pharmacy: Farmacia Rua dos Pescadores beside Square
Bakery: Fabrica Velha Rua dos Pescadores ATMs: Many, nearest is beside Cafe Azul
Banks: Santander, Millennium where ATM withdrawal charges are cheaper or free
Bars & Pubs: Cocktail Garden (nearby in Monte Carvoeiro Resort), Boa Vida, Six
Nearest shop, just opposite Monte Paraiso. Has lovely cafe too where you can get breakfast pastries and coffee.
SPAR Minimarket
Nearest shop, just opposite Monte Paraiso. Has lovely cafe too where you can get breakfast pastries and coffee.
Good selection of fresh produce and meat & fish
Vegan, Vegetarian options good
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Intermarché Carvoeiro
Good selection of fresh produce and meat & fish
Vegan, Vegetarian options good
Aldi
Rua dos PescadoresFarmacia NEVES FURTADO
5 R. dos PescadoresLocal Pharmacy
Fabrica Velha Pastelaria (Bakery)
7 R. dos PescadoresMy favourite bakery
Gelados & Companhia
5 R. do BarrancoFor ice-cream & waffles, big selection and popular
Cocktail Garden
Lt. 54 Urbanização Monte CarvoeiroGreat for a pre or post dinner drink