Ristorante Pizzeria La Terrazza del Mare

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O Serrinho - Country House

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With lots of excitement and happiness, we invite you to join us in celebrating our special moment in Portugal. It certainly will not be the same without your presence! Although we love your little ones, we have decided to make this an adult specific event. Only adults and children over 12 can attend. Thank you for your understanding! And finally, thank you for all your love and support, we can't wait to celebrate with all our favourite people! Love,Paniz &amp; Shayan

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The closest airport to Albufeira is Faro Airport which is a short connecting flight from major airports (45 minutes from Lisbon Airport). From there we recommend driving or taking an Uber, which is a very common and easy mode of transportation used in Algarve. Alternatively you can fly to Lisbon (and visit the city which we highly recommend!) and then take the Alfa Pendular train to Albufeira - Ferreiras station, which is a short distance to Albufeira Old Town. The train ride will be between 2.5-3 hours. Use the link below to check out train tickets and schedules:<a href="https://rail.ninja/route/lisbon-to-albufeira" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rail.ninja/route/lisbon-to-albufeira</a> You can also rent a car in Lisbon (or other cities), if you prefer to drive to Albufeira and explore other towns in the Algarve region (Please see "Things To Do" page for more information on other cities). The drive will take around 2 hours and half from Lisbon Airport. Canadian, American, and or European driver's licenses are valid for car rentals in Portugal. You do not need to have an International Driving Licence. Below are few websites through which you can reserve a rental car in Portugal. <a href="www.kayak.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.kayak.com</a><a href="www.budget.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.budget.com</a><a href="www. discovercars.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www. discovercars.com</a>

Travel to Algarve (Faro/Albufeira)

While we are staying in Albufeira, Algarve is a small region and is very easy to drive across different towns by car or by Uber. Feel free to stay in cities other than Albufeira if you wish. We recommend our younger guests to stay in either the Old Town or the modern part of Albufeira (aka "The Strip"), which is close to the district of Santa Eulália, as these two neighbourhoods are the liveliest and most concentrated with restaurants and bars. There are plenty of family friendly resorts and hotels located just minutes away from these two neighbourhoods. The following are a few hotels we recommend our guests to stay at, but there are plenty of other hotel and Airbnb options for accommodations. 1. Aqua Pedra Dos Bicos (Adults Only) <a href="https://aquapedradosbicosdesignbeachhotel.com-hotel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://aquapedradosbicosdesignbeachhotel.com-hotel.com/</a> There is a 10% discount code "PANIZWEDDINGOUT22" valid from 1/10/2022 to 15/10/2022 if you place a reservation at this hotel through their website. We still recommend checking out Booking.com as you might find even better deals. 2. Quinta Pedra Dos Bicos (Family Friendly)<a href="https://www.quintapedradosbicos.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.quintapedradosbicos.com</a> 3. Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club (Family Friendly)<a href="https://www.muthuhotelsmgm.com/grand-muthu-oura-view-beach-club" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.muthuhotelsmgm.com/grand-muthu-oura-view-beach-club</a> 4. Hotel California Urban Beach (Adults Only)<a href="https://hotelcaliforniaurbanbeach.com-hotel.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hotelcaliforniaurbanbeach.com-hotel.com/en/</a>

Accommodation in Albufeira

Travel & Accommodation

There are plenty of things to do in Albufeira suited for different ages and interests. Here are some of the places we enjoyed visiting during our stay: PLACES TO VISIT Old Town Albufeira &amp; Praia dos Pescadores: The Old Town of Albufeira is the most historical part of the town. It's wedged between Fisherman's Beach and the marina, meaning it's very much in the thick of things. There are plenty of bars and restaurants to sit down for a rest and a cold drink. There are also a lot of beautiful viewpoints with beach views from the top of the cliff. The most popular viewpoint is Miradouro do Pau de Bandeira, located on top of the escalators in Barrio do Pescadores, which offers a stunning view of Albufeira's Old Town and its beaches. Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha This is another beautiful beach, (aka Beach of Our Lady of the Rock), located near&nbsp;Lagoa and is a 30 minutes drive from Albufeira Old Town. This is an iconic Algarve venue with a striking&nbsp;promontory&nbsp;and a beautiful old chapel&nbsp;on the top. NIGHT LIFE Montechoro Strip or Albufeira Strip: The Montechoro Strip is the liveliest part of Albuferia, which is about 30 minutes walk from the Old Town area, but you can easily Uber around. Aim for Avenida Sa Carneiro, which is the official name of this district. Old Town Albufeira: At night, the streets in the old town come alive and people party till morning. Most bars and clubs are located in Av da Liberdade. Some bar owners may also offer you amazing complimentary shots! If you venture to the side streets, you can discover charming Algarvian bistros and jazz clubs. Quarteria: The district of Quarteria is actually closer to the nearby resort of Vilamoura, but it's a hot spot for partygoers in Albufeira looking for clubs such as Discoteca Lick and BLISS. For more information check out the following website: <a href="www.myguidealgarve.com/travel-articles/guide-to-albufeira-algarve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.myguidealgarve.com/travel-articles/guide-to-albufeira-algarve</a> NOTABLE TOWNS TO VISIT IN ALGARVE If you feel like visiting other towns in Algarve, we recommend checking out the following cities: Faro: Faro is one of the best cities in the Algarve to visit, especially for its history.&nbsp;With its museums, cute little shops, the Cathedral of&nbsp;Santa Maria and Roman and Moorish walls, there are plenty of things to do there. The city has a beautiful and picturesque ornate city gate, Arco da Vila, with a lovely neighborhood around it which is worth visiting. <a href="https://handluggageonly.co.uk/2021/04/01/16-very-best-places-in-the-algarve-to-visit/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://handluggageonly.co.uk/2021/04/01/16-very-best-places-in-the-algarve-to-visit/</a> TAVIRA: Tavira is one of the cutest cities in Algarve, covered with white-walled buildings and cobblestoned streets. The city has a mixed heritage of Roman, Arabic and Christian architecture and is home to castle ruins, a Roman bridge and other historical buildings. The city is built along both sides of the river Gilão Tavira and is a bit less crowded than some of the more popular parts of the region. The local restaurants and impressive architecture definitely make Tavira worthy of a visit! <a href="https://worldtraveltoucan.com/tavira-travel-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://worldtraveltoucan.com/tavira-travel-guide/</a>

Things to Do

Registry

While Albufeira has plenty of restaurants to choose from, we have hand picked a few of our favourite restaurants to dine in as suggestions: Cafe In-certo:This is a bistro with a great selection of wines, coffees, and tapas. Don't forget to try the flamed chorizo! O Catraio:This is a great place to try Portuguese sea food and steak. They may also bring you a complimentary Port wine. We tried Fish Cataplana and Portuguese steak and they were both delicious! Albufeira Gourmet Churrasqueira Take-Away:This is by far our favourite place to eat authentic Portuguese BBQ. There is seating indoor and outdoor. Order their steak or chicken and enjoy! Restaurante Solgamba:They have a great sea food menu here, especially the prawns. Sugar Rabbit Kaffe:This is a cute coffee shop with delicious crepes and brunch menu.

Restaurants

We thank you for asking about our gift registry. Your presence at our wedding is all that we wish for, however, if you want to give us a gift, we&nbsp;kindly ask that you do not purchase any household items as gifts. We will have a card box available at the event.

Paniz & Shayan

Paniz & Shayan

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