Lagoa de Albufeira

“Wonderful bakery where you can find fresh bread, typical portuguese pastry and other delicatessen”

“Lagoa Pequena and Cabo Espichel are two special Protection Areas for birds which are increasingly sought after by photographers, biologists, ornithologists and birdwatching enthusiasts. Included in birdwatching tours, the Lagoa Pequena is one of the largest wetlands of Portugal and one of the five most important sites in Europe of movement between nesting areas for several species. In the area there is an Interpretative Site composed of circuits and observatories that allow close watch of some of the most beautiful birds that exist in our country, such as the Purple Swamphen, the Mallard, the Purple Heron and the Great Tit. In the area of Cabo Espichel, characterized by high cliffs and a land area of open fields and forests, migratory passage species can be observed as well as bird species that nest on the cliffs, such as the Peregrine Falcon. The area has several observatories and walkways that make walking along the margins more comfortable. In the reception room, where technicians from the Society for the Study of Birds or the City Council are permanently available, information is provided about bird watching and there is a chart identifying the species that can be found in the area at any given time. There are also available for sale various items about birds, including the European Bird Guide. For those who don’t have binoculars, these can be rented for 1 Euro. For children there is an observation kit, consisting of a backpack with several items that will be useful during the visit. We recommend to book a Guided Tour (2h duration) so you can really make the most of your visit, they cost just 5€ per person, it's free for children up to 6 years old. It's necessary to book at least 2days in advance. Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays: from 9 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 17.00 (from June 15 to September 15, from 10.00 to 12.30 and from 14.00 to 18.30) Last entry: 1 hour before closing Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays Ticket price: 6.70€”

“Bar familial avec piste de bowling et billards. Possibilité d'y manger de très bonnes "tostas" et de boire de divins cocktails”

“Sesimbra’s Castle is the last of the Portuguese castles on the sea to maintain the medieval design. It was classified as a National Monument in 1910 and brings together several reasons of interest. It is possible to walk along it’s walls and admire the unique views over the Sesimbra town and the sea. Inside there are two permanent exhibitions about the castle’s history, a heritage interpretation center, a church and a disabled cemetery. It also offers a museum circuit that allows the visitor to independently enjoy the various points of interest of the Castle. ”

“"From the sea to the restaurant", it’s the phrase that best describes the Old Man and the Sea. A restaurant that has the prestige of living seafood in all its splendor, fresh fish from our coast and a good selection of meats. The owner, a former fisherman, left fishing but brought all its splendor to the table of a restaurant that has been breathing the sea since 2005. ”