Travel Agency
Contact bookings@ecoviagens.pt and use our names for discounted travel agency rates on airport transfers, car hire, accomadation, excursions, golf, etc.
Bars
Yolo Lounge: Old Town; stylish cocktails, nice atmosphere for mixed‑age groups.
The Three Harps: Day 2 venue, in Old Town.
Sal Rosa: a nice cocktail bar.
Sharky's Bar: by the pier; relaxed & affordable.
Vegas Bar: lively bar with live music, good cocktails, open until 4 am.
Sports Bar 33: good for a game and nice cocktails.
O'Sheas (Vilamoura): small Irish bar with good live music.
Restaurants
Castello di Norcia: great food, nice views.
Terraza del Mare: Italian restaurant, on the waterfront.
Castelo Do Mar: by the sea, wonderful for seafood & panoramic views.
Cabana Fresca: right on the beachfront, good for seafood & cocktails.
Memórias: popular with locals & visitors alike.
Restaurante Ricco: good for groups, Italian/Mediterranean style.
Casa Velha: Santa Eulália area.
Café Oceano Restaurante: Old Town harbour side; nice view.
Flavours: beach area; varied menu (seafood/traditional etc). nice setting for a relaxed meal then maybe drinks.
Make up
Dora Santos
http://www.instagram.com/dorasantos.pro.mua
http://www.facebook.com/dorasantos.pro.mua
Inês Ladeira
https://www.instagram.com/ines_ladeira/
https://www.facebook.com/senimakeup/?locale=pt_PT
Unique & Chic (Hair & Make-up)
https://www.facebook.com/AlgarveUniqueAndChicMakeUp/
https://www.instagram.com/algarveuniqueandchicmakeup/
http://uniqueandchicweddings.com/
Bianca Pereira (Hair & Make-up)
https://www.facebook.com/biancapereira.makeup
https://www.instagram.com/biancapereira.makeup/
https://www.biancapereira.pt/?lang=pt
Abi Parker (Hair & Make-up)
https://www.facebook.com/Abigail-Parker
https://www.instagram.com/abiparkerhairandmakeupartist/
Hair
Hairstyling by Joanna
https://www.facebook.com/JarStudios/
https://www.instagram.com/jar_studios_hairstyling/
https://www.instagram.com/hairstyling_by_joanna/
Sakura Hairstudio
https://www.facebook.com/Sakura-Hairstudio-556351594413543/
https://www.instagram.com/sakura_hairstyles/
Myah
https://www.facebook.com/myah.hairstylist
https://www.facebook.com/Myah.Hair
https://www.instagram.com/myah_hair/
Bhairdesign
https://www.facebook.com/Bhairdesign115/
https://www.instagram.com/bhairdesign/
http://www.bhairdesign.pt/index.html
Susana Aleixo
www.makeupartistalgarve.com/contact
Instagram: algarve_makeup_artist
Beaches & Nature
Praia da Falésia - long golden sand beach backed by cliffs. Great for walks, sunbathing and swimming.
São Rafael Beach - beautiful, a bit more sheltered, scenic, nice rock formations.
Praia dos Arrifes - small, picturesque, great for snorkeling or paddle boarding when the tide is low.
Views & Walks
Pau da Bandeira Viewpoint - gorgeous views over the town, the cliffs and the ocean. Especially nice around sunset.
Miradouro Rossio - another lovely vantage point.
Towns, Culture & Food
Albufeira Old Town - wander the cobbled streets, enjoy local shops, cafés, discover traditional Portuguese architecture.
Albufeira Marina - nice spot to eat, relax, do boat tours or watch the sunset by the yachts.
Albufeira Municipal Museum of Archaeology - if anyone’s into history, Roman mosaics and local heritage.
Other
Zoomarine Albufeira
Zoomarine is a marine park in Albufeira, offering a mix of aquatic shows, animal encounters, and fun rides for all ages. It's a great spot to relax and enjoy before or after the big day, and is just a 20 minute drive outside Albufeira!
https://tickets.zoomarine.pt/en/tickets/