Imogen & Stephen

August 22, 2025 • Alvor, Portugal
112 Days To Go!

Imogen & Stephen

August 22, 2025 • Alvor, Portugal
112 Days To Go!

Restaurants & More

Rei das praias

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Praia dos Caneiros, 8400-272 Ferragudo, Portugal
282 461 006

Abeautiful Spot for lunch or dinner right on the beach. 15min from Penina hotel.

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EDDS Beach

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Rua do Pintadinho, 8400-276 Ferragudo, Portugal
915 555 977

Great place for pizza & cocktails by the pool, 15min from Penina hotel.

O Arco da Velha

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Largo da Ribeira 6A, 8500-023 Alvor, Portugal
282 458 468

Our favourite traditional Portugues fish restaurant in Alvor. Booking a few weeks in advance is essential. It's very simple and delicious. Stephen has a particular love for the Portuguese steak.

Vila Joya

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Estrada da Galé, 8200-416 Albufeira, Portugal
289 591 795

This holds a special place in our hearts, as it is where we got engaged. It is not child friendly, but if you've time, we would recommend the lunch sitting. Take a cab, and enjoy the a culinary experience, it is phenomenal.

Caniço

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Aldeamento Prainha Club, 8500-072 Alvor, Portugal
282 458 503

Dinner or lunch in the caves on Alvor beach. Lovely to stop and have a drink if you have walked the beach.

Alvor Wine

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R. Dr. Frederico Ramos Mendes 72, 8500-018 Alvor, Portugal
962 502 906

Wine and small plates in the heart of Alvor.

Adega d'Alvor

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R. Marquês de Pombal 50, 8500-021 Alvor, Portugal
282 457 407

Another beautiful Portuguese traditional restaurant.

Restinga

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Praia de Alvor, 8501-906 Alvor, Portugal
282 459 434

Lovely relaxed spot for lunch on Alvor beach.

Dunas beach Resturant

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Great for lunch on Alvor beach and you will get a discount if you are staying in the hotel and free sun beds.

Quinta Dos Santos

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R. do Pestana Golf Resort 1, 8400-049 Estômbar, Portugal
282 343 264

Great spot for wine tours, lunch or dinner and is very child friendly.

Morgado do Quintão

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8400 Estômbar, Portugal

Highly recommend for wine tasting, we have had lovely evenings here in the sun.

Benagil Caves

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Estr. de Benagil, 8400 Carvoeiro, Portugal
919 274 999

The famous Benagil caves is a must do if you have a few hours to spare. You can see them by private boat, boat tours or kayak's.

Porches Pottery

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EN125, 8400-451 Porches, Lagoa, Portugal
282 352 858

Very close to the Ryan's heart is the very beautiful Porches pottery in Lagoa. Lovely for some lunch and pottery shopping.

Seven hanging Valleys

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Lagoa, 8400 Lagoa, Portugal

This is a 6 hour hike along the coast. You can do as little or as much of it as you like. The views are breathtaking and lots of places to stop and have lunch, drinks & swims along the way. It is tough so would not recommend for the little ones.

Lagos

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Lagos is a town in southern Portugal's Algarve region. It’s known for its walled old town, cliffs and Atlantic beaches. 15min from the Penina hotel.

Dos Artistas

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https://www.artistasrestaurant.com/

Our favourite restaurant in Lagos for dinner. Be sure to book the courtyard if you decide to go.