The former infamous Algarvian nightlife club Kadok, was transformed into a hip, urban nightclub in the summer of 2017. Lick is the perfect place to dance into the early morning hours. Top DJs and musical acts, along with themed nights, will keep the party going through to the end of each summer. Stop by for dinner too! Popular Portuguese Chef Olivier has opened an Algarve branch of his fun and delicious Lisbon restaurant Guilty! By Olivier.

The Oceanário opened in 1998 and was the centrepiece of the 20th Century's last World Fair, themed The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future. It eternally binds Lisbon to the Oceans. Discover 8000 sea creatures and 7 million litres of saltwater.

Designed by British architect Amanda Levete, the MAAT opened on the banks of the Tagus to great fanfare in the autumn of 2016. Comprising a former power plant and a separate curvy modern annexe with 7,000 square metres of exhibition space and gleaming white stone turning gold in the setting sun, which is, in itself, an exceptional sight.

The Coach Museum was an initiative of Queen D. Amélia de Orléans e Bragança, wife of King D. Carlos I (1889-1908), who inaugurated it in 1905. It contains an exceptional and unique collection of richly adorned royal vehicles, from the 17th to 19th centuries, used by the Portuguese, other European courts, the Patriarchs of Lisbon and Portuguese noble houses up until the advent of the motor car. The new National Coach Museum building, inaugurated in May 2015, houses the most representative part of the collection. Occupying a site in Belém, it serves a two-fold purpose as a cultural facility and a public space. In the words of Pritzker prize-winning architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, who designed it, “the museum has no doors and creates opportunities for interaction on every side.”

St. George’s Castle is a magical place, a charming hilltop citadel. Once used as a fortress, today it is home to many local families and a place that certainly deserves a visit. A National Monument since 1910, its memory values and antiquity prove its historical, archaeological and architectural relevance, in terms of Portuguese cultural heritage.

By now, most travellers may have heard about Portugal‘s picture-perfect capital full of medieval infrastructure sandwiched between 19th-century and contemporary buildings. Despite the many steep hills throughout the city, walking is the best way to experience Lisbon (the tram may be the second best way), and each side street and corner have different treasures to discover. One, possibly unexpected, example is Lisbon’s street art.

One of Lisbon’s top restaurants, overseen by famous Portuguese chef Jose Avillez, Belcanto now sports two Michelin stars. It serves imaginative dishes that certainly deserve the distinction, such as roast sardine served on a Lisbon cobble stone and deconstructed pastel de nata with cinnamon ice cream. The chef’s artistry is to take traditional Portuguese dishes and elevate them to haute cuisine.

Yes, there is a dinosaur but rest assured, everything else is contemporary. Comfort artisan food meets an open kitchen with bold taste and clever twists. Timeless gastronomic choices with a fashion conscience.

Renowned chef Ljubo Stanisic’s restaurant located in Bairro Alto is a Lisbon staple. This offshoot boasts a culmination of Portuguese and Yugoslavian nibbles and creative first courses. Don’t miss out on the great cocktails next to the restaurant’s reception.

Next to the Cais do Sodré station there is a new market square organised and owned by Time Out. We highly recommend this both during the day or in the evening; excellent vibe, great food options, wine and cocktails bars. Lots of fun and open on the weekend until 2:00am.

Chef Kiko Martins fell in love with Peru’s national dish, Ceviche. He opened this little restaurant with a lovely big counter where you can try ceviche puro, with white fish, sweet potato pure, onion, seaweed and tiger’s milk. It’s worth the wait.

Bairro Alto Hotel was awarded the accolade of having the 4th best terrace view in the world. It serves breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner but it’s best enjoyed with a cocktail at the end of the day.

Having a drink in a parking lot might seem odd, but at PARK, drinks are available on the 6th floor overlooking one of the best views of Lisbon, accompanied by live DJ performances. This terraced bar also offers one of the most instagramable cocktails.

Not just a terrace with good cocktails, Topo Chiado is a snacker’s paradise. It has beef carpaccio, minced tuna, burata and eggplant, amongst other delicacies. To top things off it has a fabulous view over the city.

The bar at the rooftop of the Tivoli Hotel is a great spot for a drink at the end of the day. Sure there is not a river view but let’s be honest, watching the movement down the Avenida da Liberdade can be a lot more interesting than watching the ships sail.

This bar, attached to the Chapito circus school, has a large terrace for visitors to enjoy one of the best scenic views in Lisbon. A separately run space, Bartô, has loads going on with exhibitions, poetry recitals and regular live music.

Based on the philosophy of recovering the mythical private clubs of yesterday, this sophisticated and modern venue, with a harmonious combination of architecture and design features, is uniquely located and has excellent service designed to satisfy a select cosmopolitan audience.

There are lots of clubs in Lisbon but none that compare to Lux Fragile. The décor is on point and the music is second to none, courtesy of the resident DJs and top international guests that swing by each week. To top this off, one of the original owners is the infamous John Malkovich.

At Time Out market you will find Rive Rouge, the heir to Lux Fragile. The design is unusual with red lighting, metallic structures and high tables. It’s not huge but there is plenty of space for booty shaking when the music starts.

An 18th-century building, that was once a brothel rented by the hour to prostitutes and sailors, is now this naughty bar. There are two entrances, one on Rua do Alecrim (which includes a small terrace) and another on the "Pink Street" (Rua Nova do Carvalho).

It's decorated like a red-hot cabaret and one of the rooms has kept the stripper pole. It's also a stage for concerts and other events.

Cais do Sodré, was also an area once dominated by strip bars before getting something of an official makeover three years ago. This included painting Rua Nova do Carvalho bright pink. “Pink Street” as it’s now known, is also home to one of Lisbon’s most important clubs for underground music, a “rough and intense” venue called Music Box that hosts loud, sweaty parties.

Looking at Lisbon from its waterfront gives you a different perspective. You may discover Lisbon street by street and district by district but to have a complete view of the city you should have a look at it from the Tagus River. Take a short cruise before sunset as the warm summer light colours the city in yellowish and pinkish shades. Belém Tower, the 25th of April Bridge, Jerónimos Monastery, the Christ the King monument and other astonishing attractions of Lisbon will never be the same for you. The tours run all year round, two hours prior to sunset, so check the exact departure times on the websites of tour providers.

We strongly recommend that you take Tram number 28.

This is the classic tram route of Lisbon, giving tourists the opportunity to visit the city’s finest old neighbourhoods and to see medieval Lisbon, with its narrow, winding streets and alleys that are constantly buzzing with life.

Avant-garde avid shoppers will be pleased by the list of trendy shops available in the city. Avenida da Liberdade, Rua Augusta – which leads into the historic downtown from Praça do Comércio – and Rua Garrett in Chiado, are full of top shopping opportunities. From Fashion Clinic, Yves Saint Laurent and Prada, to Embaixada (featuring an array of Portuguese brands), other trendy boutiques and contemporary galleries and design ateliers, the city's cutting-edge fashion and design haunts lure visitors who are after more than just souvenir magnets of custard tarts and vintage trams.

Costa da Caparica’s seemingly never-ending beach attracts sun-worshipping Lisboêtas, surfers keen to ride Atlantic waves and day-tripping families seeking clean sea and soft sand. Some of the most renowned chefs have also made this their summer ‘hot-spot’; such as Olivier’s ‘Praia’, a beach club at São João da Caparica beach, with a vibrant atmosphere and modern decoration. Ideal for lazy lunches with one foot on the sand or late afternoon snacks after a dip in the sea. Discover the charming Princesa beach with a relaxed atmosphere and delicious restaurant.

Alternatively, wander further south until you reach a feast of pine forests and mellow beach-shack cafes; Thickly green, hilly and edged by gleaming, clean, golden beaches and chiselled cliffs, the Parque Natural da Arrábida stretches along the south-eastern coast of the Setúbal Peninsula from Setúbal to Sesimbra.

Enjoy time away from Lisbon on a small group day trip to Arrábida and Sesimbra. Enjoy a drive along the Vasco da Gama Bridge, the longest in Europe. Visit Palmela Castle, then sample four wines at a local winery. Enjoy the fishing village of Sesimbra and visit Arrábida Natural Park where you can soak in spectacular views of the Atlantic. Relax as you sample two local wines at Casa Museu Jose Maria da Fonseca, one of the oldest wine producers in Portugal, before heading to the Cristo-Rei Sanctuary to admire Lisbon from afar.

Inhabitants of the Roman ruins of Troia made the most of the wealth of the Atlantic fish and the richness of the salt from the shores of the Sado. Their most characteristic workshops were salting tanks, where they prepared and preserved fish sauce, amongst others. These Roman ruins are located on a strip of sand between the Sado estuary and the Caldeira lagoon. Visits to these Roman ruins can only be arranged by prior appointment: arqueologia@troiaresort.pt.

The Sado Estuary is home to about 30 dolphins that can be seen by land or by boat through arranged tour guides; an eco friendly and sustainable way to see the only bottle nose dolphin colony on the Portuguese coast while enjoying the free spirit of sailing. Boat tours can be customized to include the most beautiful spots on this amazing coast and last approximately two to three hours.

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For over two centuries, the port built in traditional wooden stakes, has served as anchorage for local boats. Over the wharf, stand small buildings, which support the fishermen. At his palafitte port, unique in Europe, lies a small fishing village. When the tide is low the steep banks of the muddy Sado river estuary make it impossible to board the boats because the water doesn’t reach dry land. In response to this problem the community built a wooden jetty with multiple arms that zig zag into the marshes forming a large mooring for the boats as well as a sizable gangway that can easily be navigated with nets, tackle and fish. At sunset, when the water mirrors the sky and silence descends upon the river, this unique spot is an unforgettable experience.

Sesimbra Castle, also known as Castelo dos Mouros, the remarkable work of the Saracens, is the oldest fortress in the county of Sesimbra, located in the district of Setúbal. It is nestled at the top of a hill, north of the village, in the parish of Castelo, presiding over the whole bay.

Considered the best beach restaurant in Comporta, the space has a simple and relaxed ambiance on Pego beach. It is framed in a huge sandy beach and the ocean where Sal offers you the best fresh fish of our seas and other typical local and national flavours.

This cultural space, a former rice factory, has been transformed into a museum, trendy restaurant and relaxing lounge bar. Here one goes back in time and can appreciate the importance of this crop in the history of the Herdade da Comporta. The facilities, dating back to 1952 when shelling began at Comporta, features a delicious restaurant, offering light (pick and share) and main course meals as well as divine cocktails.

An unpretentious, exquisite space, where the careful decoration is combined with delicious snacks, with an emphasis on the varied local treats. The garden features a terrace and many cosy corners.

On the road between Comporta and Carvalhal, one finds this true gastronomic delight. Surrounded by rice paddies, oaks, pine trees and even more rice paddies, this rustic restaurant serves the best that this area has to offer, including fillets of John Dory fish with rice, fried patties with cockle rice and shrimp dumplings.

The original "El Cristo" situated in Elvas is renowned for the excellence and high quality of its fresh fish and shellfish. It recently opened a new space in Troia. The menu is varied, specialising in dishes with natural flavours coming directly from the sea.

SPOT is aimed at a demanding public that seeks customer service excellence, a great location and good tunes. The SPOT, located in Troia, has a swimming pool with a bar in the water, an artificial beach with comfy beds, a grassy area with lazy sun loungers, a lounge and a terraced area. Moreover it oozes all the elegance of a sophisticated, contemporary space with a relaxed atmosphere, making this the ideal ‘spot’ to enjoy your summer in Tróia.

If you happen to explore Setubal, we recommend you visit this rooftop bar, where you can enjoy stunning sunsets when the immense water mirror of the Sado estuary presents itself in a rare burst of colour, with the orange tones of the sunset blending in with the blue of the sea and the living green of the Arrábida slopes. Located at the top of the Luísa Todi Forum building, this bar is the perfect example of how Setúbal has made the most of what the city has to offer.

Built in a historic home, with a long-standing tradition and reputation in Setúbal (founded in 1988), the new Absurdo was born in December of 2014. This new space, with new dynamics and eclectic programming marks the house's agenda.

Comporta Café opened its doors in October 2002, with its foundations implanted on the beach of Comporta. Its main objective is to please, serving both lunch and dinner with a direct view of the sea, in a charming environment where staff is known for its friendliness and traditional Portuguese food. This is a place where you will relax and enjoy your beautiful surroundings.

CASINO TRÓIA is a bold, dynamic, innovative and sophisticated space. The design of the gaming area comprises more than 200 slot machines and about 15 gaming tables. The Estrathosphera Bar is both a bar and stage, where multimedia animation is offered by DJs, VJs or live music. Emotion and glamour in an ambitious project that combines technology, contemporary architecture and interior design.

Parque natural de Arrabida, Praia dos Galopinhos, Troia, Comporta, Melides, Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, Praia da Arrifana and Praia de Odeceixe.

The Troia Golf Championship Course, designed by the famous American golf architect Robert Trent Jones Senior, is a stunning course and one of the most fascinating golf challenges in Portugal. Located along the Troia Peninsula, a region of rare natural beauty and one of the most paradisiacal places in Portugal, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sado Estuary, it has an imposing view of the Arrábida Mountains.

An extraordinary "work of art", it is integrated in the natural landscape, a wonderful pine forest, surrounded by dunes and sea. The white sand is present, not only in the "bunkers" that protect small and narrow greens, but also in the surrounding areas, where natural plants are found in abundance, showcasing extraordinary beauty.

Getting to know the Comporta and Troia beaches is a must, but another experience not to be missed is to explore this area, along with the endless beaches, over sand dunes and gleaming-green rice fields and onto tree-covered hills, on horseback.

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For a unique and fun experience, The Getaway Collection recommends you to get to know Comporta on board a Kayak, paddling along the Royal Vala rice irrigation channels. This source of water supply to the various rice fields found all over Comporta, features various animal and bird species and a great way to spend your afternoon discovering it all is certainly on board a kayak.

Located in Vila Nova de Santo André, just over an hour from Lisbon and 40 minutes from Comporta, between the plain and the sea, is the Badoca Safari Park, a natural park which provides a unique experience. The park has 90 hectares of nature to discover, 600 wildlife animals and a total of 75 different species. The beauty of this park lies in the fact that one can see wild animals in full freedom. In addition to going on a safari, one can also see a raptor show and find various recreational and educational facilities, such as the Kangaroo and Coati Park, the Flamingo Lake, the Exotic Bird Garden and a Children's Park, amongst others.

In 2006, Paula Rego chose Cascais to build "her" House of Stories, a museum with a project by the architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, which displays a significant part of her graphic works and some pieces by her husband Victor Willing, artist and art critic.

The renowned painter, created a space that is "fun, unpretentious, alive, full of joy and lots of mischief", The museum’s mission is to provide knowledge and enjoyment of the works by Paula Rego and her artistic connections.

Located inside the beautiful Parque Marechal Carmona the Condes de Castro Guimarães Museum was inaugurated in 1931 and is the oldest museum space in the county.

The Torre de S. Sebastião (Tower of S. Sebastião), now Museu-Biblioteca Condes de Castro Guimarães dates back to the early 20th century and was built upon initiative by of the aristocrat Jorge O'Neil. A remarkable piece of romantic architecture, the Torre de S. Sebastião fascinates due to its combination of styles and its mystical surroundings which makes one imagine stories from other times...

Located on the site of the former convent of Our Lady of Mercy, stands the Cascais Cultural Centre, a stunning building expertly restored by the architect Jorge Silva. This centre is a not-to-be-missed cultural hub that hosts important exhibitions and other kinds of shows. Facilities include a cafeteria with a very pleasant indoor courtyard.

Palácio da Pena, is the most complete and notable example of Portuguese architecture in the Romantic period. It stands on one of the rocky peaks of the Serra de Sintra, and blends in a surprisingly fortunate manner with its natural background of greenery and crags, testifying to the aesthetic potentialities of the project. The Palace dates back to 1839, when the King Consort Dom Fernando II of Saxe Coburg-Gotha (1816-1885) bought the ruins of the Hieronymite Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Pena and started to adapt it for use as a residence, according to his Romantic taste.

Considered by most as the best restaurant in Cascais, this amazing place has a terrace, with the ocean at your feet, where one can relax to the sound of the waves pounding against the rocks. Try the famous hake fillets with cockle rice, its fried sole with “açorda” bread soup and its lobster crepes – or any of the fish of the day and fresh shellfish. This is the perfect setting to make a toast with a wine chosen from the extensive and diverse wine list.

Built as a fortress in the 17th century, the Fortaleza do Guincho has been sumptuously renovated as a premium hotel and has a Michelin Starred restaurant. The dramatic setting overlooking Guincho beach and the Atlantic Ocean, exposes this place to all the beauty and drama of nature.

Originally with a French concept, since the arrival of Chef Miguel Rocha Vieira the restaurant has introduced Portuguese products and traditions on its menu. The Michelin star is held until today.

Offering a fantastic selection of fresh fish, shellfish, meat, veggies, flowers, bread cheese and fruit, Cascais Market is where the locals do their weekly shopping. Open on Saturdays and Wednesdays in the morning, this typical, colourful and bustling farmers’ market is certainly worth visiting.

The Casa da Guia is an emblematic spot with a unique and innovative range of shops, restaurants and leisure facilities fully integrated into nature and with an absolutely stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Housed in a 19th-century renovated mansion, it stands on the Guincho road and is surrounded by two hectares of gardens that extend along the cliff tops to the Guia Lighthouse. Inside is an innovative shopping concept, featuring a diverse range of shops and an art gallery. Ideal for families as there are places for children to play.

The famous Guincho Bar is a restaurant and a bar with a large terrace overlooking Guincho Beach. Built in wood and stone, the rustic look offers a welcoming and relaxing environment, to enjoy lunch in the sun or lively dinners with friends. Visiting this stunning location is as pleasant in the summer as it is in the winter thanks to the burning fireplace, a stunning view of the Atlantic and the Serra de Sintra, and the invigorating sea air. This bar embraced by nature is the perfect shelter for cold days.

Estoril Casino is one of the greatest and most diversified entertainment and leisure complexes in Portugal as well as one the most glamorous casinos in Europe. During the Second World War, it was reputed to be a gathering point for spies, dispossessed royals and wartime adventurers and it became an inspiration for Ian Fleming's James Bond 007 novels and the setting for the Casino Royale film. Located in Estoril, it is 18 kilometres from Lisbon and 20 kilometres from the International Airport.

Jezebel is the nightclub where the locals and visitors of Cascais and Estoril like to party during the winter months. The beautifully laid out club has a very large, central dance floor, which leads up to a raised DJ booth, behind which are comfy sofas to lounge around on whilst sipping cocktails. Subdued amber and purple lighting give the club a silky chi chi air, which complements its surroundings, being in the same building as the Casino Estoril.

A privileged location, perfect for enjoying glamorous sunsets in a trendy atmosphere, the Blue Bar on the rooftop terrace of Hotel Baia, overlooks the sea and is known for its sunset parties during the summer months. With a breathtaking view, this is the ideal place to relax and try the assortment of cocktails and light meals that the Blue Bar offers.

Once referred to by Paris Match as “the biggest social phenomenon in Europe”, this disco is an icon from the 70s. One of the oldest and most famous night spots in Lisbon and Cascais reopened in 2007.

Guincho, Tamariz, Praia Grande, Azenhas do Mar and Adraga.

Surrounding the towns of Cascais and Estoril is a stunning coastline of varied beaches, ranging from wild surfing through to calm and family friendly beaches. Nearly all of these are easily accessible by public or private transport. Several stops and accesses link these suburbs to each other along a 'Paredão', a scenic promenade which is lit up at night and features public benches, bars and exercise stations. Beaches include Praia da Conceição, Praia da Duquesa and Praia do Tamariz. If you wander further towards Malveira da Serra, Praia do Guincho is a must visit; characterized by a strong swell and strong winds, it is one of the best beaches for extreme sports and windsurfing, where several international competitions are held in the summer.

Cascais and Estoril offer a range of boating experiences from powerboat rentals, sailboat charters, fishing charters, jet-ski rentals and yacht hires. Enjoy land views from the sea or explore local beaches by boat. These two towns are the perfect place to rent a sailboat for a Lisbon day trip or a sunset cruise along the coast. Enjoy the gentle breeze in your hair, a glass of fine wine and the breathtaking view of the sun going down over the sea. Sail along the coast and and prepare to be amazed by the beautiful panorama of Cascais lit up at night.

On the sandy soils of the Cascais hinterland. Oitavos Dunes is a smouldering beauty, waiting on the rocky coastline like a siren to passing golfers. This links-style course is undoubtedly one of the finest courses in Portugal. The routing is a continuous loop of holes, nine out nine in, similar to linksland courses in Scotland. The sequence is an undisturbed golf experience from start to finish. Distant views of the Atlantic Ocean and the nearby Sintra mountain are distinguishable from every hole. See more >

Ranked in the top 30 Courses in Continental Europe, the Atlantic Course designed in Penha Longa, by the famed Robert Trent Jones Jr, is escapist golf at its best. With its bold drives, courageous with approaches and artful greens, it is both an adrenalin rush and a soothing journey through one of Portugal's most inspiring landscapes. The opening holes and the final flourish share a wooded vale in the shadow of the rocky mountains, while others arc and plunge over mountains and scented hillsides. See more >

There are water sport activities on the Tagus River in Lisbon, but for an extensive choice and some of the best conditions for water sports in Europe, head towards Cascais and especially Guincho Beach. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy the most diverse activities, from windsurfing and sailing to waterskiing, kite surfing and parascending.

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Be it riding through a forest trail, along the Atlantic Coast and natural sand dunes, or participating in an activity and class offered by one of the five existing equestrian schools, discovering Cascais and Estoril on horseback is a unique experience. Furthermore, the prestigious Municipal Hippodrome is the main stage for trouts and international high-level equestrian championships, for those who enjoy participating or watching worldwide famous riders and events.

Quinta do Lago has been at the forefront of international golf since its creation. Today the resort’s three courses are among Europe’s best and are joined by world-class golf facilities such as the Paul McGinley Golf Academy and Southern Europe’s only TaylorMade Performance Centre.

These exceptional golfing credentials, including being named ‘Europe’s Best Golf Destination’ at the World Golf Awards in 2015 and 2016, and being given the ‘Editors’ Choice Award for Best International Resorts’ in 2016 and 2017, by Golf Digest, ensure Quinta do Lago’s place among the world’s golfing elite.

Spending a day at one of the Algarve’s water parks is certainly a fun day out both for children and adults. There are plenty of slides, tunnels, free falls (almost), inflatable mattresses, giant buoys, wave pools and fountains. Everything is a reason to refresh the body and liven up the day.

The Algarve offers an array of boating experiences, from enjoying an entire day cruise to, half a day basking in sunset charters. Experiences also include tailor-made boat trips to suit your requirements. Enjoy a glass of champagne as you depart from Vilamoura Marina on a fantastic cruise along the southern coast of Portugal.

The Algarve Jeep Safari is guaranteed to be one of your best days out. It's fun, informative and takes you to parts of the Algarve that you would never find on your own. This comes highly recommended.

Algarve Tennis and Fitness Club, Carvoeiro Clube de Ténis, Vale do Lobo Tennis Academy, Vilamoura Tennis Academy, Academia de Ténis Annabel Croft and the Associação de Ténis do Algarve.

If you were asked to name three things you associate with the Algarve what would they be? Golf, sunshine and beaches perhaps? While Portugal’s popular southern spot is world-renowned for its beautiful beaches, almost year-round sunshine and being a haven for golfers, its penchant to cater for the tennis player is considerably less well documented. If you consider yourself a bit of a tennis player, regardless of your ability or age, then you might want to head to the sunny Algarve, which is home to a number of fantastic tennis courts and facilities.

Ilha da Tavira, Cabanas, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Oura Beach, Gale Beach, Salgados, Praia da Rocha beach amongst many others.

With miles of gorgeous, golden, sandy beaches, calm clear waters and bays interspersed with rugged cliffs and enchanting grottos, the Algarve is amongst the top European holiday destinations. The main beaches that serve a collection of high-end resorts are known as the 'Golden Triangle'.

Vilamoura Marina in the Algarve was awarded the title o, “Best Portuguese Marina 2018”, by Publituris, at the Portugal Trade Awards. Taking its own place of reference within international yacht and sail, Vilamoura Marina offers 825 berths and can accommodate vessels up to 60 metres long. It is the largest marina in Portugal and the one that offers the best quality services to sailors and vessels.

Praia de Benagil is an excellent location to explore the sea caves near Lagoa by boat. Near Praia de Benagil is an impressive cave, known as Algar de Benagil. From inside this cave you will see the blue sky through an opening in the ceiling, also known as the eye. Visiting this cave by boat is highly recommended.

Ponta da Piedade is an idyllic setting of brown shaded rock formations that meet the greenish blue waters of the Atlantic below and is one of the main attractions of Lagos. Around Ponta da Piedade there are lots of caves, grottoes and arches to duck into as you enjoy one of the Ponta da Piedade boat trips, paddle in your kayak or on your stand up paddle surfboard over the crystal-clear water. The combination of the light brown mysterious cliffs and several shades of green and blue from the ocean and the sky truly enchant the eyes.

Castelo de Loulé, Castelo de Tavira, Castelo de Aljezur, Castelo de Lagos, Castelo de Alcoutim and Castelo de Silves: The Castle of Silves is a castle in the municipality of Silves in the Algarve. It is believed that the first fortifications were built by the Romans or Visigoths upon a possible Lusitanian castro. Between the 8th and 12th or 13th centuries the castle was occupied by the Moors and expanded. It is one of the best preserved Moorish fortifications in Portugal which resulted in its classification as a National Monument in 1910.

Opened in 1988, the T Club has become the nightlife meeting point for Portuguese and international society in the Algarve.

Although Vale do Lobo is a fabulous holiday location for families, as well as couples and singletons, the resort has a glittering array of nightlife for visitors to enjoy. From fine dining to cocktail bars, to venues where you can shake your funky thing on the dance floor until dawn, Vale do Lobo caters for everyone. A classy and tasteful resort, the beachfront square area is lively and colourful, offering a great variety of food, drink and entertainment.

When a pool and beach live in harmony, this is synonym for a “Puro (Pure) Oasis”. Located in the Algarve at the best marina of southern Portugal, Purobeach Vilamoura, offers two different environments at the same beach club: a beach with Atlantic waters and a sophisticated pool with the best atmosphere. The beachfront of Vilamoura provides a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy the Puro services and live music with resident DJs. The Poolside area, in the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura gardens, is the perfect place to stop, relax, have fun and let day turn into night.

Bliss was born in 2011 as a summer club, providing outstanding and engaging experiences, with the aim of making each summer unforgettable. A young and sophisticated space.

It is the beauty and location of Gigi, which makes it one of the most famous restaurants in the Algarve. Accessible only by crossing a picturesque wooden bridge this restaurant is situated on an impressive stretch of white sand and enjoys stunning views over the Ria Formosa Natural Park.

The Casavostra pizzeria is an authentic Italian restaurant in Almancil, with a cosy atmosphere where you can savour some of the best pizzas in the Algarve.

The decor, elegant, sober and comfortable was conceived to render this restaurant a place of sharing and fun. With plenty natural light, the room merges with the property’s garden, proving two distinct environments, each with its own charm. The menu was designed for moments of sharing, with snacks and tapas that use endogenous products, treated also with devotion and contemporaneity.

Ruina has been open since 1971 and serves traditional Portuguese dishes. It is located at the top of a hill and has an array of delicious fish and seafood options (you pick your own and they prepare it to your liking). It can get very busy so we recommend you arrive early, at about 7:30pm or late, at around 10:00pm!

Two new restaurants were awarded Michelin Stars in Portugal in 2018 and they are both in the Algarve! The São Gabriel and the infamous and stunning Vila Joya Hotel’s restaurant. The alchemy which fused the traditional Portuguese with Moorish architectural elements is also present in its kitchen, where Dieter Koschina's culinary creativity has won Vila Joya's restaurant that fabled second Michelin star. If your Algarve ideal is all about 5-star sumptuousness, cosseted relaxation and outstanding food, Vila Joya should be right at the top of your list.