Best in the world
Who would have thought that this small coastal area in Portugal could attract so many prestigious awards? Rei das Praias, on Caneros beach, has made it onto the Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2016: Best restaurants in the world. One of only 18 restaurants around the globe to make it onto the list, comments about Rei das Praias included: “Come once and it will start a habit of a lifetime”. Located on the coastal road between Carvoeiro...
A star is born
First Michelin Star for Carvoeiro. In late November, restaurateur Nuno Diogo and chef Rui Silvestre received the news that they had been dreaming of for most of their professional lives: restaurant Bon Bon, in Sesmarias, was awarded a Michelin star. The news broke just as Bon Bon was closing for its winter break, which was probably just as well, as Nuno had some major renovations planned and what better way to open in 2016 than with a...
HQ – Celebrating new beginnings
Time has flown for HQ Furnishings in Lagoa (in front of Fatacil) as they are now celebrating their 2 year anniversary. The showroom opened without fanfare and has proved to be a welcome new start for Paul and Cindy Goodchild, who lost their original business due to a flood in 2011. The couple have created a virtual treasure trove of decor, furniture and fabric samples for all soft furnishings. With a great selection of smaller items...
Peddle power
Bringing us closer together. The joint collaboration between Lagoa town council and a Portuguese “start-up”, backed by a Canadian multinational, promises to bring 21 electric bicycles and a network of charging points to the borough by the end of November 2015. The brainchild of businessman Luís Cortes, it involves a global investment of €137,000 – 40% of which has been financed by the council. The plan focuses on the areas...
Carvoeiro Clube Expansion
On November 12th 2015, Quinta do Paraiso resort, was sold to Erik de Vlieger and Andreas Stocker, the owners of the Carvoeiro Clube Group. Caroveiro Clube will add Quinta do Paraiso to their already impressive portfolio of Carvoeiro Clube, Monte Carvoeiro, Algarve Clube Atlantico, Presa de Moura, Monte Dourado resorts and the real estate company Quinta da Palmeira. With almost 200 employees and over 300 managed properties in 6...
Happy Birthday Charly’s
Charly’s Gin & Cocktail bar sits in the privileged position overlooking the main square and beach in Carvoeiro and is home to some of the best sunsets around! Run by Kenny and Sophia from Belgium, the couple took over the bar 2 years ago and have never looked back. Kenny is a keen DJ and Mixologist so he’s perfectly at home behind the bar, creating amazing cocktails, using premium spirits and playing his vast selection of...
Coworking heaven
If your office is where the wifi is, then this could be the perfect winter escape for you! Work in Paradise Carvoeiro based company CoWorkAlgarve has secured One2Seven for the 1st co-working / co-living project in the Algarve that will take place throughout February 2016. One2Seven in Ferragudo is a luxurious venue with private bedrooms and bathrooms built around impressive onsite facilities. There’s a heated infinity...
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...
