Art in Ferragudo
This autumn/winter the Real Compromisso Marítimo exhibition centre showcases five new installations. The range of exhibitions includes photography, painting, stained glass, sculpture, masks and videos. A permanent exhibition, Vida e Obra (Life and Work) by Jose Cortes, a local, self-taught sculptor, will be on show throughout autumn with temporary exhibitions running alongside. September 12-29, Compromisso Marítimo “Uma imagem...
New Doctor in town
Handing over the reins After 36 years practicing general medicine, Dr Kenneth Vieira plans to retire in the coming year. Dr Ken, as he is affectionately known, built his practice, located just behind the kiosk at the end of the taxi rank in the centre of Praia do Carvoeiro, in 2003. He opened to the public in 2004 with the help of his wife Henriette. A chance meeting with a Dutch doctor, Ronald Bakker, couldn’t have happened at a more...
Borda do Cais
Ferragudo’s newest restaurant Located on the bay of Ferragudo, you’ll find Borda do Cais restaurant. Renovated in a traditional style with modern touches, the building is designed to make the most of the wonderful vista over the estuary of the River Arade, where you can watch the fishermen go about their daily tasks. The menu offers fresh, locally caught seafood specialties with the addition of juicy Mirandesa and Black Angus steaks...
Mar d’Fora Restaurant, a piece of paradise in Carvoeiro
Mar d’Fora restaurant occupies a highly privileged position, perched among the cliffs above Praia do Paraiso in Carvoeiro. Featuring thoughtful design touches, including stylish yet comfortable seating and retractable glass doors that create a feeling of harmony with the breathtaking panoramic ocean view, it’s a noteworthy addition to Carvoeiro dining scene. The menu is based on Mediterranean classics with fresh fish, meat and risotto...
Le Crô
Pure and Simple, it’s Le Crô The offerings of Le Crô can be summed up in a few words, tasty and healthy comfort food. In a small cafe across from The Wolf Bar & Grill, husband and wife team Hugo and Marina have created a wonderfully decadent yet healthy menu. Savory and sweet homemade croissants are available with fillings, such as salmon and cream cheese or lashings of Nutella, depending on your mood. Juices are freshly squeezed...
Tearoom
Anyone for Tea? New Tea Room opens in Silves Val Walton has poured her energy into a traditional old building in the heart of medieval Silves and transformed it into Caffé Duetto. The tea room opened early in July and offers a diverse range of quality leaf teas from around the world along with speciality fruit teas and tisanes. Even the iced teas are homemade and a welcome respite from the hotter inland temperatures. Val prides...
Talking Heads
Talking Heads: A New Departure The Algarveans Theatre Group are bringing four of the Talking Heads original monologues to life on stage this autumn at the Teatro Gregório Mascarenhas in Silves for three nights between October 27-29, 2015. Written by English playwright Alan Bennett, the monologues are fondly remembered by many and are proving to be “great fun in the production stages” according to Chris Winstanley, the...
Beauty Angels
Exclusive new beauty salon in Ferragudo Beauty Angels is a unique and tranquil haven where clients can get away from it all and pamper themselves in a relaxing environment. With a Zen Garden and beautifully designed reception setting the standards high, you won’t be disappointed when you see the spa menu and enjoy a treatment. This charming new salon provides an extensive range of non-surgical advanced aesthetics using organic...
CA Porches
Casa Algarve Porches opens as eatery In the same family for more than 130 years, Casa Algarve Porches has reopened as a restaurant and café. A little oasis just off the EN125, this historical building is now run by fourth-generation Silvia and features a garden terrace that accommodates around 100 people, who can enjoy a drink or a meal sitting on one of the many seats handcrafted by husband Hugo. Serving snacks as well as lunch and...
Cocktail Terrace
Summer lounge at The Wolf Having already established itself as one of Carvoeiro’s finest eateries, The Wolf Bar & Grill now has another feather in its cap with its beautiful terrace and lounge bar. Launched for the summer, the restaurant’s upstairs terrace is the ideal setting for a sunset drink or light bite. With a full bar and a selection of cocktails, there is also a lounge bar menu featuring lighter food options...
Cheers Bar in Carvoeiro launches wine tasting
Named after the iconic TV show, Cheers Wine & Cocktail Bar in Carvoeiro is the destination for real drink-lovers, where the adage “everybody knows your name” is just as true. Located on Rua dos Pescadores, this welcoming bar recently introduced a wine tasting concept, in which visitors can sample three wines from Portugal’s different winemaking regions for €5. Offering daily drink specials, authentic handmade cocktails and...
Happy Birthday Gelados & Companhia
One of Carvoeiro’s most successful businesses, the family-run Gelados & Companhia is celebrating its 10th anniversary on July 26. Having first opened its doors in a small shop across the road, today, the ice-cream shop between Rua dos Pescadores and Rua do Barranco is famous with tourists and locals alike for its delicious homemade ice-cream – with 80 different recipes developed in-house, depending on the season and the...
EARTH OPENS ITS DOORS
CARVOEIRO’S LATEST OFFERING IS A TRIBUTE TO THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE From the people who brought us Terroir comes a brand new and equally appealing concept in the form of Earth, a shop and café located on Rua das Flores, at the top of Estrada do Farol. Officially opened on June 27, this bright and welcoming deli-style shop offers a unique selection of gourmet and organic products, gifts, spirits and artisan wines that...
SUMMER FAIRS
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY AS THE SEASON’S BIGGEST EVENTS RETURN August in the Algarve brings crowds, heat and of course two of the region’s biggest and most popular events: the Fatacil in Lagoa and the Silves Medieval Fair. The longest-running and best-known fair in the Algarve, the 36th Fatacil takes place in Lagoa between August 21 and 30. With expected figures in the region of 600 stands and more than 150,000 visitors, the...
LAGOA WELCOMES APOLÓNIA SUPERMARKET
Apolónia Supermarkets, one of the Algarve’s most successful supermarket chains, plans to open the “biggest and most modern” outlet yet in Lagoa this summer. With building work currently taking place between the main roads into Carvoeiro and Sesmarias, the project represents a 9 million investment and promises to create 100 new jobs in the municipality. The move to Lagoa was “an obvious choice”, thanks to...
TASTE RESTAURANT TEES OFF
The second Taste Cup Organised by Nicola and Ciprian Silvasan, of the popular Taste restaurant in Carvoeiro, the second Taste Cup will take place at Silves Golf on May 16. Following the Stableford format, the golf tournament will include refreshments and tapas on the 9th hole, with a party and prize-giving ceremony afterwards at the restaurant on Rua dos Pescadores/Rua do Barranco. For more information, please contact 282 358...
NEW OWNERS FOR CASA ALGARVIA
The owners of the well-known Oasis restaurant in Carvoeiro have taken over the management of the equally established Casa Algarvia, located on Estrada do Farol. Following a complete refurbishment, which included a new décor, a modern bar area and a brand new kitchen, new owners Frank and Cristina and their team held an opening party in March to signal a new era for the restaurant. Serving typical regional and Portuguese cuisine, Casa...
TRIATHLONS RETURN TO PRAIA DA LUZ AND SAGRES
A great turn out for Algarve Triathlons. Following the huge success of the first Praia da Luz Triathlon last April, and with the Martinhal Triathlon following suit in October, both events are set to return this year. Organised by Algarve Triathlons, the second Praia da Luz Triathlon takes place on April 25 and includes two distances Sprint and Olympic which can be entered individually or as a team/relay. Now a fixture on the...
NEW ESTATE AGENTS OPENS IN CARVOEIRO
An evolution of Panoramic Invest, the Carvoeiro-based company focused on quality building projects and project management, the real estate agency Panoramic Properties opened its doors at the far end of Rua do Barranco (‘out’ road) in March. Company director Rene Kalkbrenner has developed the real estate side of the business and is joined at the new office by established sales team Maureen and Luís Barão. With a solid...
TONY’S UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Tony’s by Chico One year after it first opened, Tony’s snack bar on Rua do Barranco has been taken over by another well-known Carvoeiro restaurateur, Francisco Pina, formerly of Chico’s Restaurant. In search of a more laid-back venture after many years in the restaurant business, the restaurateur has kept the same concept at Tony’s. A blend of snack and modern diner, the bright and airy venue has a large...
