USEFUL INFORMATION
FOOD AND DRINK - a short ride away
- OBarril - Portuguese, Mediterranean, wonderful food, friendly & attentive service, in the heart of the village.
www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g735258-d2708568-Reviews-O_Barril_Bar_Restaurant-Ferragudo_Faro_District_Algarve.html?m=19905 - Quinta Dos Santos - Wine farm, craft brewery and dining, well worth a visit: www.quintadossantos.com
- Rei das Praias - Fantastic fresh fish, beach side, sunset dining: www.restaurantereidaspraias.com
- Bon Bon - Michelin star restaurant, dress code smart casual, 4km, www.bonbon.pt
- Rolha Wine bar - Great little bar in Porches run by Ricardo serving 100% Portuguese wines and great tapas: on Facebook
- Al-Quimia - For a special night, amazing cuisine, www.algarve.epic.sanahotels.com/en/restaurants-bars/al-quimia
- Foz do Banho - Great value and traditional in Monchique, (no website, see TripAdvisor)
- Dona Barca - superb seafood at Largo da Barca, Portimao popular with locals: on Facebook
www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g189120-d5959210-Reviews-Dona_Barca-Portimao_Faro_District_Algarve.html?m=19905 - Faina: Located in the marina, next to the museum of Portimão. Opened 2022, stands out for its local author food and a fabulous wine list. High quality, excellent value. www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g189120-d12856518-Reviews-Faina-Portimao_Faro_District_Algarve.html?m=19905
- Borda Do Cais: sunset watching at Ferragudo marina - fresh seafood cooked on the harbour. www.bordadocais.pt
DISTANCES
- Faro Airport 67km - 45 minutes
- Lisbon 280km – 2.5 hours
- Carvoeiro 6km - 10 minutes
- Silves 17km - 23 minutes
- Lagoa 9km - 15 minutes
- Alvor 11km - 20 minutes
- Porches 12km - 16 minutes
- Portimao Marina (for boat hire) - 8.5km 18 minutes or 5 minutes in water taxi
- Praia da Rocha 8km - 18 minutes or 5 minutes in water tax
- Porto 550km - 5 hours
- Seville 235km - 2.5 hours
SPORTS
DAYS OUT WITH THE CHILDREN
- Carveoiro Tennis Club 5km
- Bike Rentals (Road, Mountain, Touring, Electric) also available from: www.cycling-rentals.com
- Boat Hire Portimao: Yachts, Catamarans, Motorboats www.portiate.com
- Golf: 5.5km: www.pestanagolf.com
DAYS OUT WITH THE CHILDREN
- Zoomarine, 21km, see the dolphins: www.zoomarine.pt
- Slide and Splash waterpark, 7.5km: www.slidesplash.com
- Aqualand Algarve, 16km: www.aqualand.pt
- Explore the Oceanic wildlife from Ferragudo, see the Dolphins www.wildwatch.pt/
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
- Handmade pottery, well worth a visit to Porches: www.olariapequena.com/
- and also visit Porches Pottery: www.porchespottery.com
- No Sol Aqua: superb saltwater pool by the sea nosoloagua.com/nsaptm
No Solo Aqua Marina de Portimao
AIRPORT SHUTTLES
- Yellow Fish Transfers: www.yellowfishtransfers.com/en/home
- Transfair offer transfer services throughout the Algarve, including the nearest airports- Faro, Lisbon and Seville: www.transfair.com.pt
- 7seastravel: Airport Transfer Service, Golf, Water Parks, Events: www.7seastravel.pt