Nelya’s guidebook
Food scene
Situated next to apartment block this place is good for coffee, cakes and bakes, fresh orange juice or an ice-cream.
Pastelaria Quinta do Romão
7 Villa MarSituated next to apartment block this place is good for coffee, cakes and bakes, fresh orange juice or an ice-cream.
Portuguese wine (vihno) and tapas (petiscos). I love this popular within locals and town guests this casual dinning. They have an outside terrace if you like to watch sunset while sipping your wine. If you manage to pace yourself leave some space for dessert. And guess ... it is less than 5 minutes walk from apartment. Booking recommended.
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Social.
Portuguese wine (vihno) and tapas (petiscos). I love this popular within locals and town guests this casual dinning. They have an outside terrace if you like to watch sunset while sipping your wine. If you manage to pace yourself leave some space for dessert. And guess ... it is less than 5 minutes walk from apartment. Booking recommended.
There are actually two restaurants: "La Cabana" - traditional portuguese grill (meat and seafood), casual dinning and
"A Cabana" - Portuguese, French and international menu.
"A Cabana" can accommodate vegans and vegetarians, but need to pre-booked and ask in advance.
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La Cabane
24 R. da GaivotaThere are actually two restaurants: "La Cabana" - traditional portuguese grill (meat and seafood), casual dinning and
"A Cabana" - Portuguese, French and international menu.
"A Cabana" can accommodate vegans and vegetarians, but need to pre-booked and ask in advance.
My Thai
Marina de VilamouraGood Thai Restaurant at Vilamora Marina.
Neighborhoods
Vilamoura is a part of Quarteira town. With property development and new contractions both areas has joined and even locals wouldn't tell you where one finishes and other starts. While Vilamoura offers luxury shops and upmarket restaurants, Quarteira offers beach, casual dinning and family fun. It worth to enjoy them both by feet or a summer train running between two towns.
Quarteira was one of the original resorts to be established along the beautiful Algarve coastline. The vast beach of golden sands and calm sea waters stretches the length of the town.
Visit local Fish Market, Fruits and Vegetable Market that are situated near harbour next to each other and opens from 8 am to 2 pm.
Walk along beach promenade and stop at one of the local cafe or restaurant to enjoy a drink and a seaview. In the summer there are market stalls along the promenade and if you lucky you can see some entertainers at a square.
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Quarteira
Quarteira was one of the original resorts to be established along the beautiful Algarve coastline. The vast beach of golden sands and calm sea waters stretches the length of the town.
Visit local Fish Market, Fruits and Vegetable Market that are situated near harbour next to each other and opens from 8 am to 2 pm.
Walk along beach promenade and stop at one of the local cafe or restaurant to enjoy a drink and a seaview. In the summer there are market stalls along the promenade and if you lucky you can see some entertainers at a square.
For a real taste of Algarve luxury, Vilamoura resort is a must-see place to visit. Vilamoura marina is the main centre of activity with a huge range of restaurants, bars and shops (including many designer shops).
Vilamoura attracts the wealthy, yachtsmen, golfers, celebrities and in fact, anyone who just fancies enjoying a rather nice place in the sun! Vilamoura has something for everyone to enjoy – there are boat trips (for those of us who don’t own a boat!), specially designed trails for walking and cycling and restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Marina de Vilamoura
Marina de VilamouraFor a real taste of Algarve luxury, Vilamoura resort is a must-see place to visit. Vilamoura marina is the main centre of activity with a huge range of restaurants, bars and shops (including many designer shops).
Vilamoura attracts the wealthy, yachtsmen, golfers, celebrities and in fact, anyone who just fancies enjoying a rather nice place in the sun! Vilamoura has something for everyone to enjoy – there are boat trips (for those of us who don’t own a boat!), specially designed trails for walking and cycling and restaurants and bars to suit all tastes and budgets.
Loule is a traditional Portuguese town and has a great ambience. Well, I love to walk main avenue, admire old buildings and new parks or explore it's little ruas (streets in Portuguese).
Besides of being famous for it’s Saturday morning gipsy market, Loulé has a few historical monuments including Loule castle (13th/14th century) built on an area previously settled by the Romans; main church of Loulé, Igreja de S.Clemente and to the left of the square is a small, peaceful garden, Jardim dos Amuados (Garden of Sulks), which is an ancient Arab cemetery.
A little further along the street from the castle is the Convent of Espírito Santo which also houses the municipal art gallery.
Apart from the historical points of interest, there are also lots of cafés and shops in the criss-crossing network of cobbled alleys and streets and plenty of places to sit in the sunshine and watch the world go by!
Loule market (see picture) is open all mornings except Sunday and worth to check out for eatable and drinkable souvenirs to take home like Porto wine, honey, sweets (doces), dry fruits, nuts and famous Portuguese piri-piri sauce.
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Loulé
Loule is a traditional Portuguese town and has a great ambience. Well, I love to walk main avenue, admire old buildings and new parks or explore it's little ruas (streets in Portuguese).
Besides of being famous for it’s Saturday morning gipsy market, Loulé has a few historical monuments including Loule castle (13th/14th century) built on an area previously settled by the Romans; main church of Loulé, Igreja de S.Clemente and to the left of the square is a small, peaceful garden, Jardim dos Amuados (Garden of Sulks), which is an ancient Arab cemetery.
A little further along the street from the castle is the Convent of Espírito Santo which also houses the municipal art gallery.
Apart from the historical points of interest, there are also lots of cafés and shops in the criss-crossing network of cobbled alleys and streets and plenty of places to sit in the sunshine and watch the world go by!
Loule market (see picture) is open all mornings except Sunday and worth to check out for eatable and drinkable souvenirs to take home like Porto wine, honey, sweets (doces), dry fruits, nuts and famous Portuguese piri-piri sauce.
City/town information
If you like to get away from a hectic coastal line but not travel far Loule is an authentic Portuguese town situated just 15 minutes drive from the apartment and a perfect place to visit for a day / half day trip. Be aware that on Sunday and during lunch time majority of local businesses, shops are closed.
Things to explore in Loule:
Municipal Market (from 8 am to 1 pm except Sunday)
Loule Castle (Castelo de Loule) and mesmerising old city
Chirch of Sao Clemente
Art galleries and local museums
Rock Salt Mines
And much more.
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Loulé Saturday Market
12 N270If you like to get away from a hectic coastal line but not travel far Loule is an authentic Portuguese town situated just 15 minutes drive from the apartment and a perfect place to visit for a day / half day trip. Be aware that on Sunday and during lunch time majority of local businesses, shops are closed.
Things to explore in Loule:
Municipal Market (from 8 am to 1 pm except Sunday)
Loule Castle (Castelo de Loule) and mesmerising old city
Chirch of Sao Clemente
Art galleries and local museums
Rock Salt Mines
And much more.
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Restaurant reservation
Algarve is a popular destination in the summer. You might need to book restaurants or activities prior getting there.
Naudingos frazės
Speak like a local
Most locals would appreciate if you try to speak Portuguese. Here is few phrases.
Good Morning Bom dia
Good Day Boa tarde
Good night Boa noite
Thank you (appreciate it)Obrigado / Obrigada
I don’t speak PortugueseEu nao falo Portuguese
Coffee with milk Meio de leite / Café com leite
Two cheese & ham toastiesDuas tostas mistas (‘duash toshtash mistash’)
Please Por favor (pronounce as ‘poshavor’)
Where is a toilet? Onde e um casa de bahno?
How much is this? Quanto é este?
Good bye Tchau
Nepraleiskite
Tours and Activities
You can browse Tours and Activities online at the below links or alternatively get tickets at numerous agents along Quarteira beach and Vilamoura Marina.
•https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-quarteira-portugal/
•http://www.vilamourauncovered.com/things-to-do/find-now.aspx
•http://www.quarteirauncovered.com/things-to-do/information.aspx
•http://www.algarve-tourist.com/quarteira/quarteira-sights-activities-things-to-do-see.html
Nepraleiskite
Recommended for children. Please check age limits.
•Zoomarine, Guia
•Aquashow Park, Quarteira
•Slide & Splash, Lagoa
•Family Golf Park, Vilamoura
•Go Karts, Almancil
•Legoland at Mar Shopping, Loule (note, child passport is required)
Keliavimas su vaikais
Recommended for families with kids. Please check age limit.
•Zoomarine, Guia
•Aquashow Park, Quarteira
•Slide & Splash, Lagoa
•Family Golf Park, Vilamoura
•Go Karts, Almancil
•Legoland at Mar Shopping, Loule (note, child passport is required)
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How to Get Around
Walking Apartment located within a short walking
restaurant, cafes and bars, shops.
Driving We find that the best car rental deals are from
the Ryanair website. If you need to rent a car
from Quarteira there is a place called “Best Deal”
Uber Available in Algarve through the Uber App.
Bus Routes and timetable at www.algarvebus.info.
Faro Airport 20 minutes away by car.
Train Station Nearest station is Loulé which is 10 minutes
by car. Online information and tickets from www.cp.pt.