Nora’s guidebook

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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 Paraíso
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Just 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.
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Pizzeria Mama Mia!
78 R. Manuel Afonso Maia
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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.
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 Farol
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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
Stylish, tasty and interesting dishes. A treat!
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Taste Restaurante
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Stylish, tasty and interesting dishes. A treat!
Lovely healthy tasty lunches, excellent choice and service
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Earth Shop & Café
Nº1 R. das Flores
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Lovely 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.
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O Escondidinho
125 Q.ta do Paraíso
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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.
Very very good steaks and a very comfortable dining area for a lovely leisurely experience.
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The Wolf Bar & Grill
80 Estr. do Farol
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Very 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 Resort
A 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.
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Rei das praias
Praia dos Caneiros
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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.

Recommended Sights in Carvoeiro

A selection of places to see within walking distance
Takes you to Algar Seco
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Carvoeiro Strandpromenad
Estrada do Algar Sêco
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Takes you to Algar Seco
Nearest beach (steps down beside Mar D'Fora), fabulous view, waves are choppy at times
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Paradise Beach
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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 fyr
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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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Benagil-grottorna
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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.
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Marinha Beach
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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.
Lovely town, with an interesting past and a splendid Moorish castle
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Silves
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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
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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!
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Serra de Monchique
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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
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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
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Good selection of fresh produce and meat & fish Vegan, Vegetarian options good
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Aldi
Rua dos Pescadores
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Farmacia NEVES FURTADO
5 R. dos Pescadores
Local Pharmacy
My favourite bakery
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Fabrica Velha Pastelaria (Bakery)
7 R. dos Pescadores
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My favourite bakery
For ice-cream & waffles, big selection and popular
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Gelados & Companhia
5 R. do Barranco
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For ice-cream & waffles, big selection and popular
Great for a pre or post dinner drink
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Cocktail Garden
Lt. 54 Urbanização Monte Carvoeiro
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Great for a pre or post dinner drink