Esther’s guidebook

Esther
Esther’s guidebook

Sightseeing

Sitting at the Arade River’s mouth, bordered by steeps cliffs and beaches, is the prettiest village in the Algarve. Ferragudo is a traditional fishing village with whitewashed cottages, flowers, hillside streets, and cute boats. The peacefulness and old-world charm of Ferragudo are perfectly preserved, making it the perfect Portuguese getaway. Whether it’s hiking to the fort, cycling to the lighthouse, or snorkeling amongst Atlantic marine life, there’s plenty of amazing things to do in Ferragudo!
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Ferragudo
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Sitting at the Arade River’s mouth, bordered by steeps cliffs and beaches, is the prettiest village in the Algarve. Ferragudo is a traditional fishing village with whitewashed cottages, flowers, hillside streets, and cute boats. The peacefulness and old-world charm of Ferragudo are perfectly preserved, making it the perfect Portuguese getaway. Whether it’s hiking to the fort, cycling to the lighthouse, or snorkeling amongst Atlantic marine life, there’s plenty of amazing things to do in Ferragudo!
Portimaõ is a sailor’s delight, thanks to its calm waters and beautiful conditions. Plenty of elite international competitions happen here, but you don’t have to be a professional to set sail. Cruising the coast on the double-masted Santa Bernarda pirate ship is a family favorite. On dry land, you can wander the lovely Alvor boardwalk, enjoy a succulent seafood meal or zip around the go-kart track at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
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Portimão
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Portimaõ is a sailor’s delight, thanks to its calm waters and beautiful conditions. Plenty of elite international competitions happen here, but you don’t have to be a professional to set sail. Cruising the coast on the double-masted Santa Bernarda pirate ship is a family favorite. On dry land, you can wander the lovely Alvor boardwalk, enjoy a succulent seafood meal or zip around the go-kart track at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve.
Just look at the pictures... we don't need words
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Benagil Caves Trip
280 Largo do Dique
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Just look at the pictures... we don't need words
The Carvoeiro boardwalk (wooden 570m long) is a picturesque cliff top walk that leads from the Nossa Senhora da Encarnação fort to the Algar Seco rock formation.
Carvoeiro Boardwalk / Gehweg
The Carvoeiro boardwalk (wooden 570m long) is a picturesque cliff top walk that leads from the Nossa Senhora da Encarnação fort to the Algar Seco rock formation.

Beach

This beach is just in walking distance from our place. You must try the restaurant O Molhe which serves beautiful seafood
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Pláž Praia do Molhe
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This beach is just in walking distance from our place. You must try the restaurant O Molhe which serves beautiful seafood
Cute little beach in walking distance from our house
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Pintadinho Beach
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Cute little beach in walking distance from our house

Food scene

Do you fancy pizza or Indian food, then you should make a reservation at The Piano Garden, just 250m away from us.. :-) open 06h00pm – 12h30am, closed Tuesdays
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The Piano Garden
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Do you fancy pizza or Indian food, then you should make a reservation at The Piano Garden, just 250m away from us.. :-) open 06h00pm – 12h30am, closed Tuesdays
Don't wait to long. Make a reservation at Le Paradis - this is a very popular Steakhouse in our area and is only 250m away from us. open 06h00pm – 10h30pm, closed Wednesdays
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Le Paradis
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Don't wait to long. Make a reservation at Le Paradis - this is a very popular Steakhouse in our area and is only 250m away from us. open 06h00pm – 10h30pm, closed Wednesdays
Not only spectacular views, also delicious seafood. open from 10h00am – 10h00pm and is always open - but don't forget to book! :-)
O Molhe
Estrada do Molhe
Not only spectacular views, also delicious seafood. open from 10h00am – 10h00pm and is always open - but don't forget to book! :-)
This restaurant is only 850m away from our house. Here you have the beach, seaview and seafood at one place. Don't miss out... Open from 09h00am – 12h00am, every day
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Rei das praias
Praia dos Caneiros
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This restaurant is only 850m away from our house. Here you have the beach, seaview and seafood at one place. Don't miss out... Open from 09h00am – 12h00am, every day

City/town information

This was once the most important town in the Algarve. The poet-king Al-Mutamid, who reigned in Silves in the 11th century, wrote several poems about the town. In one of them he describes the oranges in the orchard as incandescent coals, a magnificent metaphor. The orange groves still exist in the outskirts of the town. It was conquered in 1189 by the Portuguese with the help of the Northern crusaders (Germans, Danes and Dutch) but soon fell back into Moorish hands before being taken definitively by the Christians in 1240. Today Silves is a serene town in the Algarve interior where the colours always look fiery against such a calm background.
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Silves
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This was once the most important town in the Algarve. The poet-king Al-Mutamid, who reigned in Silves in the 11th century, wrote several poems about the town. In one of them he describes the oranges in the orchard as incandescent coals, a magnificent metaphor. The orange groves still exist in the outskirts of the town. It was conquered in 1189 by the Portuguese with the help of the Northern crusaders (Germans, Danes and Dutch) but soon fell back into Moorish hands before being taken definitively by the Christians in 1240. Today Silves is a serene town in the Algarve interior where the colours always look fiery against such a calm background.

Shopping

Excellent shop, inexpensive food
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Lidl
5 R. Rio Arade
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Excellent shop, inexpensive food
German Food chain, excellent food and wine
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Aldi
Rua dos Pescadores
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German Food chain, excellent food and wine

Fun, Adventure & Excursion

Best waterpark in the area
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Stanice Slide & Splash
125 Vale de Deus
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Best waterpark in the area

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