There are lots of places to see and things to do in the Algarve but here are some tips that we are happy to share with you to make your stay that much more enjoyable:

BEACHES

We have visited these beaches and love all of them. You can locate them on any comprehensive map of the Algarve.

Praia Gale – located in Albufeira
Praia Saõ Rafael – located in Albufeira
Praia de Falésia – located in Vilamoura
Praia Senhora da Rocha – located in Porches
Praia da Rocha – located in Portimao
Praia d’Anna – great for cave viewing
Praia Vale do Lobo – located near Quarteira
Praia da Rocha Brava

GOLF

Experience some of the world’s most amazing golf courses with Oceanico.

Oceanico Golf offers seven championship courses in the Algarve, including Vilamoura´s famous five – Oceanico Victoria (host of the Portugal Masters since 2007), Oceanico Old Course, Oceanico Pinhal, Oceanico Laguna, Oceanico Millennium and the newest near Silves, Oceanico Faldo Course and Oceanico O´Connor Jnr. at Amendoeira Golf Resort, complemented by the unique floodlit 9 hole par 3 Oceanico Academy course

Pinhal is a minute walk from the villa, and the Old Course a 15 minute walk

DAY TRIPS AND THINGS TO DO:

Carvoeiro – there are lots of beautiful beaches in this town, shops and restaurants – you can scuba dive there too.
Portimaõ – lots of beaches and shopping in this town.
Monchique – in the mountains. We suggest you stay a night or two there as a bit of a drive from the Villa.
Silves
Lagos
Vilamoura Marina – we suggest you go on a day or late afternoon boat cruise from the Marina – you can have a barbeque on the boat and enjoy Portuguese cuisine at its best. There are also gambling facilities, restaurants, bars and night clubs at the Marina.
Sagres
Quarteira – go for a walk along the promenade in old Quarteira. Should you want to have a fish barbeque at the villa, there is a fabulous fish market you can explore.
Loulé – there are old markets in this cobbled street town where beautiful Portuguese textiles and pottery can be purchased. Lots of restaurants to explore.
Algarve Shopping
There are lots of water slide parks in the Algarve which is a fun day if you have children.

RESTAURANTS

There are so many great places to eat in the Algarve but here a few suggested restaurants:

Marufo No 1 and 2 restaurant – Quarteira
Ramires restaurant – Guia
Lots of great seafood restaurants in Old Quarteira and Loulé.
Almancil town has lots of great seafood restaurants where the sea bass and clams are delectable.