Casa Veronica - Holiday Guide
Food scene
Sitio do Laranjeiro | Moncarapacho +351 965 804 439
From May to September you can buy the famous Portuguese donuts (bolos de berlim) directly from the factory which is only a short walk from Casa Veronica. In other seasons you don't have to miss out, buy them at the family owned cafe: Marietas Café - Sitio Bias do Norte | N125 | CxP 571-H, Moncarapacho
+351 289 793 160
BOLINHAS DO CARLOS
Sitio do Laranjeiro | Moncarapacho +351 965 804 439
From May to September you can buy the famous Portuguese donuts (bolos de berlim) directly from the factory which is only a short walk from Casa Veronica. In other seasons you don't have to miss out, buy them at the family owned cafe: Marietas Café - Sitio Bias do Norte | N125 | CxP 571-H, Moncarapacho
+351 289 793 160
A good local café on the N125, only a few minutes away.
You can eat in or take out. They sell coffee, pastries
(including the famous pastel de nata), cakes, bolos de
berlim, delicious bread, soup and are licensed.
Marieta's Café
N125A good local café on the N125, only a few minutes away.
You can eat in or take out. They sell coffee, pastries
(including the famous pastel de nata), cakes, bolos de
berlim, delicious bread, soup and are licensed.
Local restaurant a few minutes from the house. A traditional
churrasqueira - a restaurant that barbecues meat. It is delicious, cheap and rated by some as the best in the Algarve!
Try the frango (chicken), the sobremesa de casa (house dessert) and the “Tres Delicias do Algarve” (carob, fig and almond cake).
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Frango Da Ria
51Z N125Local restaurant a few minutes from the house. A traditional
churrasqueira - a restaurant that barbecues meat. It is delicious, cheap and rated by some as the best in the Algarve!
Try the frango (chicken), the sobremesa de casa (house dessert) and the “Tres Delicias do Algarve” (carob, fig and almond cake).
We recommend Cha Cha Cha (Tv. do Gaibeú 19
- booking required) owned by Kevin Gould, former Guardian food writer.
Try some gluten free treats from his gluten free pastry shop Santa Maria Madalena. Their gluten free bread is delicious.
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Chá Chá Chá @chachacha.olhao
19 Tv. do GaibéuWe recommend Cha Cha Cha (Tv. do Gaibeú 19
- booking required) owned by Kevin Gould, former Guardian food writer.
Try some gluten free treats from his gluten free pastry shop Santa Maria Madalena. Their gluten free bread is delicious.
Tasca o Gallo (Rua a Gazeta nº7) also offers a charming and rustic Portuguese meal.
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Tasca O Galo
7 R. A Gazeta de OlhãoTasca o Gallo (Rua a Gazeta nº7) also offers a charming and rustic Portuguese meal.
eat with the locals on the pavement over looking Fuesta's little marina
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Cafe dos Mestres
8700 Largo 1° de Maioeat with the locals on the pavement over looking Fuesta's little marina
A short drive or cycle from Fuseta you will find the charming Fiahlo, a traditional Portuguese restaurant along the coastal path.
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Fialho
1090E EM1339A short drive or cycle from Fuseta you will find the charming Fiahlo, a traditional Portuguese restaurant along the coastal path.
ilha-deserta.com/estamine-restaurant/
Ilha Deserta, 8005-554 | +351 917 811 856 | booking required
The only restaurant on ilha Deserta, Estamine is architecturally designed to integrate into the landscape (it is also sustainable and Eco friendly). Delicious food, wine, panoramic views and seabreezes. Call to book and to arrange transport.
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Estaminé
ilha-deserta.com/estamine-restaurant/
Ilha Deserta, 8005-554 | +351 917 811 856 | booking required
The only restaurant on ilha Deserta, Estamine is architecturally designed to integrate into the landscape (it is also sustainable and Eco friendly). Delicious food, wine, panoramic views and seabreezes. Call to book and to arrange transport.
Neighbourhoods
The nearest village to Casa Veronica dates to 1358. Typical of rural villages of the eastern Algarve, Moncarapacho is charming and unexploited by tourism.
Moncarapacho is a beautiful rural village with cobbled streets and interesting architecture. Located off the beaten track, it is surrounded by fields of Algarve staples; citrus, fig, almond, carob and pomegranate.
The village has a very relaxed and friendly way. Alongside the main church is a square where you can enjoy a drink or a meal.
The town offers a couple of good restaurants and pavement cafes. We have enjoyed eating at Colibri (R. do Prior Simas 14, 8700-082).
Don’t miss Moncarapacho’s monthly market (first Sunday of the month - check ahead with regards to Covid scheduling). Expect to find fruit, veg, fish, clothes, local produce and
more.
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Moncarapacho
The nearest village to Casa Veronica dates to 1358. Typical of rural villages of the eastern Algarve, Moncarapacho is charming and unexploited by tourism.
Moncarapacho is a beautiful rural village with cobbled streets and interesting architecture. Located off the beaten track, it is surrounded by fields of Algarve staples; citrus, fig, almond, carob and pomegranate.
The village has a very relaxed and friendly way. Alongside the main church is a square where you can enjoy a drink or a meal.
The town offers a couple of good restaurants and pavement cafes. We have enjoyed eating at Colibri (R. do Prior Simas 14, 8700-082).
Don’t miss Moncarapacho’s monthly market (first Sunday of the month - check ahead with regards to Covid scheduling). Expect to find fruit, veg, fish, clothes, local produce and
more.
City/town information
Olhão, ("oll-yow") is one of the largest ports in the Algarve. It is a historic town that developed around the fishing industry. In 1882, the first canning factory opened tinning sardines and tuna; an industry that quickly spread to become the Algarve's main source of income.
Olhão is 15 minutes drive from Casa Veronica and is a lovely mix of historic vs modern, tourism vs local. At the local seafood market you can buy seafood as well as local produce.
After exploring the market sit back and enjoy a beer while watching the tide ebb and flow.
Look out for the Olhão Summer Seafood Festival and traditional festivals such as the Procissão do Senhor dos Passos (Procession of the Lord of the Steps) and the Blessing of the Sea.
Olhão has many restaurants and bars, the best restaurants seem to be on the streets in the old part of town.
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Olhão
Olhão, ("oll-yow") is one of the largest ports in the Algarve. It is a historic town that developed around the fishing industry. In 1882, the first canning factory opened tinning sardines and tuna; an industry that quickly spread to become the Algarve's main source of income.
Olhão is 15 minutes drive from Casa Veronica and is a lovely mix of historic vs modern, tourism vs local. At the local seafood market you can buy seafood as well as local produce.
After exploring the market sit back and enjoy a beer while watching the tide ebb and flow.
Look out for the Olhão Summer Seafood Festival and traditional festivals such as the Procissão do Senhor dos Passos (Procession of the Lord of the Steps) and the Blessing of the Sea.
Olhão has many restaurants and bars, the best restaurants seem to be on the streets in the old part of town.
Visit Faro and explore the old town and it’s restaurants. Don’t miss the storks and their nests dotted around the architecture.
Take a boat to explore the Ria and it’s islands. You can book boat trips in advance or at the port. Behind Faro airport there is a lovely sandy beach with some bars and restaurants. Its
easy to reach with a car and is a good place for a beer and a bite with sea views.
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Faro
Visit Faro and explore the old town and it’s restaurants. Don’t miss the storks and their nests dotted around the architecture.
Take a boat to explore the Ria and it’s islands. You can book boat trips in advance or at the port. Behind Faro airport there is a lovely sandy beach with some bars and restaurants. Its
easy to reach with a car and is a good place for a beer and a bite with sea views.
flea markets
flea market check on Facebook that this is going ahead in Covid 19 times. Usually it is the 2nd sunday of the month.
Mercado Mensal e Feira de Velharias de Fuseta
Rua General Humberto Delgadoflea market check on Facebook that this is going ahead in Covid 19 times. Usually it is the 2nd sunday of the month.
beaches
Tavira is a beautiful town along the coast about 20 mins drive from Casa Veronica. You can access the nearest of Ria Formosa’s islands from here, the boat is a couple of
euros. At the beach enjoy restaurants, bars
(check opening information) and a swim in the Atlantic!
Don’t miss the bargains at Tavira’s monthly flea market. There is a large supermarket (Continente) in Tavira.
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Tavira
Tavira is a beautiful town along the coast about 20 mins drive from Casa Veronica. You can access the nearest of Ria Formosa’s islands from here, the boat is a couple of
euros. At the beach enjoy restaurants, bars
(check opening information) and a swim in the Atlantic!
Don’t miss the bargains at Tavira’s monthly flea market. There is a large supermarket (Continente) in Tavira.
The Algarve is spoilt for beaches – its long coastline offers golden sandy beaches some with hidden coves, limestone caves and grottoes. Refer to the map,
The western coast experiences fiercer seas and stronger winds (good for the surfers) and the eastern coast is more suitable for families with children, with it’s gentler waves and
warmer waters.
In the middle, the islands of the Ria Formosa are mostly accessible by boat, great for a summer trip (pages 7-9).
At the villa there is a guide called “Beaches in
the Algarve”. Please don't remove this guide
from the villa.
If you take the A22 (the fastest route west) don't forget it’s a toll road. After your journey pay your toll at the Post Office.
The beaches nearest to Casa Veronica that do not require boat access are Faro and Fuseta .
For more information about Algarve beaches visit Algarve guide to Beaches.
If you are keen to venture in the other direction Spain is not far away either!
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Kamilo paplūdimys
The Algarve is spoilt for beaches – its long coastline offers golden sandy beaches some with hidden coves, limestone caves and grottoes. Refer to the map,
The western coast experiences fiercer seas and stronger winds (good for the surfers) and the eastern coast is more suitable for families with children, with it’s gentler waves and
warmer waters.
In the middle, the islands of the Ria Formosa are mostly accessible by boat, great for a summer trip (pages 7-9).
At the villa there is a guide called “Beaches in
the Algarve”. Please don't remove this guide
from the villa.
If you take the A22 (the fastest route west) don't forget it’s a toll road. After your journey pay your toll at the Post Office.
The beaches nearest to Casa Veronica that do not require boat access are Faro and Fuseta .
For more information about Algarve beaches visit Algarve guide to Beaches.
If you are keen to venture in the other direction Spain is not far away either!
Sightseeing
Ria Formosa Natural Park covers about 18,000 hectares and is protected from the sea by 5 barrier islands and 2 peninsulas;
Peninsula of Ancão (Island of Faro)
Peninsula of Cacela (pictured above)
Barreta Island (Ilha Deserta)
Culatra Island, Island of Armona
Island of Tavira
Cabanas Island
The Ria is a protected tidal area that includes a wide variety of habitats; barrier islands, marshes, tidal flats, islets, dunes, saltpans, fresh water lagoons, agricultural areas and woodlands. These environments support a huge diversity of flora and fauna and provide a bird watchers paradise (it is a point on the migratory routes).
The Ria is also home to a large number of seahorses and the endangered chameleon.
You can access the Ria from several points including Tavira, Olhão, Fuesta and Faro. Explore the Ria by boat, kayak, bike or foot.
The Islands offer access to the Atlantic ocean, and some have beach bars and restaurants (they are seasonal so check opening information before visiting).
Visit formosamar.com to plan your trip
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Ria Formosa
Ria Formosa Natural Park covers about 18,000 hectares and is protected from the sea by 5 barrier islands and 2 peninsulas;
Peninsula of Ancão (Island of Faro)
Peninsula of Cacela (pictured above)
Barreta Island (Ilha Deserta)
Culatra Island, Island of Armona
Island of Tavira
Cabanas Island
The Ria is a protected tidal area that includes a wide variety of habitats; barrier islands, marshes, tidal flats, islets, dunes, saltpans, fresh water lagoons, agricultural areas and woodlands. These environments support a huge diversity of flora and fauna and provide a bird watchers paradise (it is a point on the migratory routes).
The Ria is also home to a large number of seahorses and the endangered chameleon.
You can access the Ria from several points including Tavira, Olhão, Fuesta and Faro. Explore the Ria by boat, kayak, bike or foot.
The Islands offer access to the Atlantic ocean, and some have beach bars and restaurants (they are seasonal so check opening information before visiting).
Visit formosamar.com to plan your trip
The Pousada Palacio (The Pink Palace) in Estoi is famous for its neo-Baroque and neoRococo features including the decoration of its plaster ceilings, pavilions and beautiful
French-inspired gardens. A local aristocrat started to build the palace in 1840, but it took two changes of ownership and huge finances and was not completed until 1909.
The palace is now a luxury hotel. Due to Covid 19 the house is closed to the public, but you can still enjoy the magic of the gardens. Enter through the village of Estoi, look for a pink
wall and a gate near the church).
Please check directly with the hotel regarding restaurant bookings due to Covid. Food is more expensive than local restaurants, but its delicious and the service is excellent. Sit back
with a cocktail and enjoy the great view from the outdoor terrace.
Nearby Estoi is a lovely old town to explore. Canastra sells local produce such as carob and honey. Buy supplies for dinner at Talho (butchers) or next door at the Peixaria do
Mercardo (fishmongers). Some weekends there is a local market.
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Pousada Palácio Estói
Rua de São JoseThe Pousada Palacio (The Pink Palace) in Estoi is famous for its neo-Baroque and neoRococo features including the decoration of its plaster ceilings, pavilions and beautiful
French-inspired gardens. A local aristocrat started to build the palace in 1840, but it took two changes of ownership and huge finances and was not completed until 1909.
The palace is now a luxury hotel. Due to Covid 19 the house is closed to the public, but you can still enjoy the magic of the gardens. Enter through the village of Estoi, look for a pink
wall and a gate near the church).
Please check directly with the hotel regarding restaurant bookings due to Covid. Food is more expensive than local restaurants, but its delicious and the service is excellent. Sit back
with a cocktail and enjoy the great view from the outdoor terrace.
Nearby Estoi is a lovely old town to explore. Canastra sells local produce such as carob and honey. Buy supplies for dinner at Talho (butchers) or next door at the Peixaria do
Mercardo (fishmongers). Some weekends there is a local market.