Vilamoura & Algarve Surroundings Guidebook
FAVOURITE SUPERMARKETS
Well stocked supermarket, cheap prices, clean and very close to ImpervillaStudio.
9 locals recommend
Jafers Supermarket
1 Av. da MarinaWell stocked supermarket, cheap prices, clean and very close to ImpervillaStudio.
Well stocked supermarket, cheap prices, clean and next to ImpervillaStudio.
14 locals recommend
SUPERMARKET SPAR - TOPAZ
Rua dos Estados Unidos da AméricaWell stocked supermarket, cheap prices, clean and next to ImpervillaStudio.
Well stocked supermarket, little higher prices, good quality, imported products, clean and near to ImpervillaStudio
10 locals recommend
Intermarché Vilamoura
Well stocked supermarket, little higher prices, good quality, imported products, clean and near to ImpervillaStudio
Quality price certainly the best in the area, variety of products, fresh food promotions. Highly recommended.
33 locals recommend
Pingo Doce
27 Buganvilia plazaQuality price certainly the best in the area, variety of products, fresh food promotions. Highly recommended.
Small shopping center, nice, prices in line with the market, recommendable
42 locals recommend
Modelo Continente Quarteira
1 Avenida de CeutaSmall shopping center, nice, prices in line with the market, recommendable
Lidl
1 Av. Andrade de SousaGood value , great place to buy food for home.
Excellent supermarket, good value for money and very well stocked, a few kilometers from Vilamoura in Almancil.
ALDI Almancil
Avenida 5 de OutubroExcellent supermarket, good value for money and very well stocked, a few kilometers from Vilamoura in Almancil.
Regional market to visit especially on Saturdays, there is a bit of everything sweets, food, accessories, vestuary. Very pretty and characteristic of the Portuguese Algarve
67 locals recommend
Mercado Municipal de Loulé (Desde 1908)
34 R. José Fernandes GuerreiroRegional market to visit especially on Saturdays, there is a bit of everything sweets, food, accessories, vestuary. Very pretty and characteristic of the Portuguese Algarve
Space near the beach dedicated to the sale of freshly caught fresh fish and seafood, quality highly recommended price, if you want to live healthy here you have to spend
39 locals recommend
Mercado Do Peixe
3 Largo do MercadoSpace near the beach dedicated to the sale of freshly caught fresh fish and seafood, quality highly recommended price, if you want to live healthy here you have to spend
FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS
Il Lamparo
1 a Marina de VilamouraGreat quality of food, good attention to the customer, far prices, recommended.
Fantastic, typical Portuguese seafood cuisine, honest prices, great service, highly recommended
21 locals recommend
O Jorge do Peixe
A R. Dom DinisFantastic, typical Portuguese seafood cuisine, honest prices, great service, highly recommended
Akvavit
Very nice place, high quality, highly recommended
Cheap prices, good quality and attention to customer, close to Marina, good coffee too.
9 locals recommend
Mourapão Pizzeria
6 Av. da MarinaCheap prices, good quality and attention to customer, close to Marina, good coffee too.
Marufo 1
Rua da Fonte SantaBest grilled chicken in town and very good value.
Pizzaria Mamma Mia
n.º 48 R. Dom Marcelino FrancoNice pizzas here, good Italian food.
Maybe a little expensive for the sea dishes offered by the menu, however cozy and pleasant
11 locals recommend
A Caravela
17 Largo do MercadoMaybe a little expensive for the sea dishes offered by the menu, however cozy and pleasant
Bem Bom
3 Av. Francisco Sá CarneiroVery good restaurant with specialties of Brazilian dishes.
Pizzeria with option to the famous rodizio all you can eat, trust me you should try it. Highly recommended.
15 locals recommend
La Pizza Loca restaurant
A R. dos Estados Unidos da AméricaPizzeria with option to the famous rodizio all you can eat, trust me you should try it. Highly recommended.
Doce Pimenta Steakhouse Fish
Rua José AfonsoVery good value for money, meat specialties, in the heart of Quartiera.
Street Kitchen
7 R. Vasco da GamaNice atmosphere, fantastic food ,hidden away from Tourists in Quarteira.
A place made with an aesthetically beautiful contemporary style, if you want a good glass of wine, a cocktail or a delicious candlelight dinner is a highly recommended place.
It is near to ImpervillaStudio.
11 locals recommend
Tuttapanna Vilamoura
1 Av. TivoliA place made with an aesthetically beautiful contemporary style, if you want a good glass of wine, a cocktail or a delicious candlelight dinner is a highly recommended place.
It is near to ImpervillaStudio.
Very cozy place, very attentive and lovely staff, typical Portuguese and Mediterranean food delicious and with quality products. Great value for the price
Restaurante Avental
Very cozy place, very attentive and lovely staff, typical Portuguese and Mediterranean food delicious and with quality products. Great value for the price
Simple but restaurant with a good and traditional Portuguese cuisine, it is not expensive and the attention is very detailed and friendly.Recommend in Quarteira
Café/Restaurant "Girassol (Sunflower)"
14 R. do NascenteSimple but restaurant with a good and traditional Portuguese cuisine, it is not expensive and the attention is very detailed and friendly.Recommend in Quarteira
One of my favorite places to eat something, have a cocktail and especially enjoy fantastic sunsets in the heart of Falesia beach. You can go walking easily from ImpervillaStudio
158 locals recommend
Praia da Rocha Baixinha
One of my favorite places to eat something, have a cocktail and especially enjoy fantastic sunsets in the heart of Falesia beach. You can go walking easily from ImpervillaStudio
Sensational grilled chicken and fish, fair and cheap prices, simple atmosphere always with lots of people. Highly recommended in Quarteira near Lidl
27 locals recommend
Marufo 1
Rua da Fonte SantaSensational grilled chicken and fish, fair and cheap prices, simple atmosphere always with lots of people. Highly recommended in Quarteira near Lidl
Simple, characteristic restaurant with Portuguese owners, they cook grilled robalo and exquisite fish skewers for only 10 euros. Must visit after a day on the beach in Fuseta!
Restaurante Snack Bar La Plage
B R. Gen. Humberto DelgadoSimple, characteristic restaurant with Portuguese owners, they cook grilled robalo and exquisite fish skewers for only 10 euros. Must visit after a day on the beach in Fuseta!
Cozy restaurant with old navy decoration and typical tasty Algarvian fish dishes, in front of the beach you enjoy a magnificent view. highly recommended
14 locals recommend
BJ's Oceanside
Cozy restaurant with old navy decoration and typical tasty Algarvian fish dishes, in front of the beach you enjoy a magnificent view. highly recommended
Nice restaurant with daily menu, simple Portuguese recipes, very tasty and at really cheap prices.
I warmly recommend
Universal
Rua do Centro TivoliNice restaurant with daily menu, simple Portuguese recipes, very tasty and at really cheap prices.
I warmly recommend
Food per kg, a lot of variety, healthy products, cheap prices, ideal for groups. Excellent quality-price ratio.
18 locals recommend
Verde Minho
Food per kg, a lot of variety, healthy products, cheap prices, ideal for groups. Excellent quality-price ratio.
FAVOURITE COFFEE BARS & PASTRY
KrunchyKream
2 R. da LusoturGood coffee and cakes, portuguese and international customers.
Delicious desserts and cakes, cheap prices, highly recommended.
43 locals recommend
Pastelaria Beira Mar
61A Av. Infante de SagresDelicious desserts and cakes, cheap prices, highly recommended.
Häagen Dazs
8 Marina de VilamouraFantastic ice creams, in the hart of the marina, recommended.
Great place in front of the beach of Vilamoura where you can have breakfast, have a cokctail or just eat something watching the sunset
Maresia Beach Bar
Great place in front of the beach of Vilamoura where you can have breakfast, have a cokctail or just eat something watching the sunset
Nice place to taste cakes and bread on a main street in Quarteira.Recommended
Eurolatina Padaria & Pastelaria
1 Av. Francisco Sá CarneiroNice place to taste cakes and bread on a main street in Quarteira.Recommended
The third wave of coffee has arrived in the Algarve.Specialty high quality coffees, filter extraction methods, V60, aeropress. Modern, beautiful and relaxed atmosphere, highly qualified staff.One of the best coffee bar in the Algarve, is in Albufeira just 15 minutes driving from ImpervillaStudio. Highly recommended
6 locals recommend
Al-Gharb Coffee Roasters
3 Beco do SolThe third wave of coffee has arrived in the Algarve.Specialty high quality coffees, filter extraction methods, V60, aeropress. Modern, beautiful and relaxed atmosphere, highly qualified staff.One of the best coffee bar in the Algarve, is in Albufeira just 15 minutes driving from ImpervillaStudio. Highly recommended
My favourite in the Algarve(Ilona is the n.1)In the municipal market of loule there is Bean17, a fantastic specialty coffee bar, high-level coffee, the barista is very professional, place decorated with great personality, the best in loule for coffee lovers
67 locals recommend
Mercado Municipal de Loulé (Desde 1908)
34 R. José Fernandes GuerreiroMy favourite in the Algarve(Ilona is the n.1)In the municipal market of loule there is Bean17, a fantastic specialty coffee bar, high-level coffee, the barista is very professional, place decorated with great personality, the best in loule for coffee lovers
Wonderfull little coffee bar and tavern, very friendly staff, it is close to the town hall in a narrow and hidden street almost like in a maze, very characteristic of the Algarve. I advise you to have a good beer here
O Postigo
Rua 9 de AbrilWonderfull little coffee bar and tavern, very friendly staff, it is close to the town hall in a narrow and hidden street almost like in a maze, very characteristic of the Algarve. I advise you to have a good beer here
Very good ice creams right in the heart of the Vilamoura marina, variegated fruit and creams. We recommend trying it out by taking a leisurely stroll around the marina
Geladaria Veneza
Marina de VilamouraVery good ice creams right in the heart of the Vilamoura marina, variegated fruit and creams. We recommend trying it out by taking a leisurely stroll around the marina
EMBLEMATIC PLACES
Cerro da Vila
Avenida Cerro da VilaBeautiful historical museum with Roman ruins. Recommended
Beautiful view from the top, fantastic trails on foot or by mountain bike.
267 locals recommend
Monchique
Beautiful view from the top, fantastic trails on foot or by mountain bike.
Best marina in Europe for 5 consecutive years, full of life and locals. Not to be missed
286 locals recommend
Marina de Vilamoura
Marina de VilamouraBest marina in Europe for 5 consecutive years, full of life and locals. Not to be missed
Fantastic fish and seafood sold by local fishermen, quality, freshness and cheap price highly recommended
39 locals recommend
Mercado Do Peixe
3 Largo do MercadoFantastic fish and seafood sold by local fishermen, quality, freshness and cheap price highly recommended
A neighborhood to know with golf courses, beaches, excellent facilities
13 locals recommend
Vale de Lobo
A neighborhood to know with golf courses, beaches, excellent facilities
An exclusive neighborhood for visiting golf courses, beaches, modern facilities, fantastic restaurants
9 locals recommend
Quinta do Lago
An exclusive neighborhood for visiting golf courses, beaches, modern facilities, fantastic restaurants
Natural park of wild beauty and breathtaking views. A must to visit
6 locals recommend
Ria Formosa Nature Park
Natural park of wild beauty and breathtaking views. A must to visit
If you want a fun day of Portuguese music culture and history go to Tavira, Fado with stories is a very pleasant spectacle to enjoy in the company of friends or your partner
10 locals recommend
Fado com Historia
4 R. Damião Augusto de Brito VasconcelosIf you want a fun day of Portuguese music culture and history go to Tavira, Fado with stories is a very pleasant spectacle to enjoy in the company of friends or your partner
Fantastic historic castle of Arabian origin and rebuilt in the 13th century to visit in the center of Loule, about 15 minutes driving from ImpervillaStudio. An integral part of the history of the Algarve.
24 locals recommend
Castle of Loulé
17 R. Dom Paio Peres CorreiaFantastic historic castle of Arabian origin and rebuilt in the 13th century to visit in the center of Loule, about 15 minutes driving from ImpervillaStudio. An integral part of the history of the Algarve.
If you visit the authentic and characteristic historical center, full of old canteens and historic houses and buildings with tiles you can breathe the true culture and tradition of the Algarve. Highly recommended just 15 minutes driving from ImpervillaStudio
145 locals recommend
Loulé
If you visit the authentic and characteristic historical center, full of old canteens and historic houses and buildings with tiles you can breathe the true culture and tradition of the Algarve. Highly recommended just 15 minutes driving from ImpervillaStudio
Beautiful Algarvian city colonized by the Roman Empire, full of life, bars restaurants shops, with a really beautiful old town, Fado show, museums. It is fantastic spending a nice afternoon there
309 locals recommend
Tavira
Beautiful Algarvian city colonized by the Roman Empire, full of life, bars restaurants shops, with a really beautiful old town, Fado show, museums. It is fantastic spending a nice afternoon there
FAVOURITE BEACHES
" Falesia Beach" Stunning 6 km savage beach with lounge bars and wonderfull sea walks.
158 locals recommend
Praia da Rocha Baixinha
" Falesia Beach" Stunning 6 km savage beach with lounge bars and wonderfull sea walks.
Amazing beach in the hart of vilamoura, with restaurants and good vibe.
32 locals recommend
Praia de Vilamoura
Amazing beach in the hart of vilamoura, with restaurants and good vibe.
Praia do Almargem
Rua do Poço RomanoBeautiful bbeach with parks and nature. recommended.
Praia da Rocha
Simply stunning.
Benagil Caves
Simply stunning. About 25 minutes by car
Praia da Marinha
Stunning 2.0. It is a must
Formerly beautiful fishing village, now with shops, restaurants and a beautiful blue flag beach
204 locals recommend
Carvoeiro
Formerly beautiful fishing village, now with shops, restaurants and a beautiful blue flag beach
Long walk in front of the sea full of restaurants, shops, bakeries and beautiful beaches full of life
26 locals recommend
Praia da Quarteira
43 Av. Infante de SagresLong walk in front of the sea full of restaurants, shops, bakeries and beautiful beaches full of life
A wild beauty without equals, eye to the waves. Highly recommended
64 locals recommend
Praia da Arrifana
A wild beauty without equals, eye to the waves. Highly recommended
Praia da Bordeira
Wonderful, wild and you can find professional surfers, you must visit it
A beautiful beach inserted in a high level tourist complex, nice to spend an afternoon and try one of the nearby golf courses.
15 locals recommend
Vale do Lobo Beach
423 Estr. da HortaA beautiful beach inserted in a high level tourist complex, nice to spend an afternoon and try one of the nearby golf courses.
Quiet beach, reserved very beautiful and with slightly warmer waters. Located within the most luxurious tourist complex of the Algarve. Recommended
Praia da Quinta do Lago
Quiet beach, reserved very beautiful and with slightly warmer waters. Located within the most luxurious tourist complex of the Algarve. Recommended
Stunning beach, wild kilometers of hiking with a turquoise blue sea with golf courses nearby
8 locals recommend
Forte Novo
C R. do Poço RomanoStunning beach, wild kilometers of hiking with a turquoise blue sea with golf courses nearby
Dear friends, here we are in the natural park of the Vicentina coast.This beach is mythical, beautiful and huge, during the sunset a real spectacle. Highly recommended
101 locals recommend
Praia da Amoreira
Dear friends, here we are in the natural park of the Vicentina coast.This beach is mythical, beautiful and huge, during the sunset a real spectacle. Highly recommended
The paradise of every surfer, still on the Vicentina coast near Aljezur there is this wild and beautiful beach with slightly cold waters. To visit
44 locals recommend
Arrifana Beach
The paradise of every surfer, still on the Vicentina coast near Aljezur there is this wild and beautiful beach with slightly cold waters. To visit
Fantastic beach as a travel postcard. Surrounded by desert dunes it seems to be on another planet. A must visit in Vicentina coast and Alentejano natural park
50 locals recommend
Bordeira's beach
Fantastic beach as a travel postcard. Surrounded by desert dunes it seems to be on another planet. A must visit in Vicentina coast and Alentejano natural park
One of the most beautiful islands of Ria Formosa, 10 minutes by boat from Olhao. Warm, crystalline waters, characteristic and very pleasant. Visit recommended
17 locals recommend
Fuseta Island Beach
One of the most beautiful islands of Ria Formosa, 10 minutes by boat from Olhao. Warm, crystalline waters, characteristic and very pleasant. Visit recommended
Stunning desert island with crystal clear and warm water.
Another gem of Ria Formosa
113 locals recommend
Culatra Island
Stunning desert island with crystal clear and warm water.
Another gem of Ria Formosa
FITNESS CENTER & SPORTS ACTIVITIES
Beautiful sports center with swimming pool equipped with hydrotherapy, water fitness, water polo, sauna, jacuzzi, athletics track, bmx, skateboard, football stadium. Lifesaving courses are organized. Highly recommended for sports lovers and beginners
Piscinas Municipais De Quarteira. Municipal Swimming Pool of Quarteira.
Rua Dom DinisBeautiful sports center with swimming pool equipped with hydrotherapy, water fitness, water polo, sauna, jacuzzi, athletics track, bmx, skateboard, football stadium. Lifesaving courses are organized. Highly recommended for sports lovers and beginners
If you want to take tennis lessons this is the ideal place to learn.
20 locals recommend
Vilamoura Tennis Academy
Avenida Engenheiro João MeirelesIf you want to take tennis lessons this is the ideal place to learn.
Do you wanna play golf or learn how to play? this is the place. Enjoy this beautiful sport.
6 locals recommend
Golf Garden Villa Moura
Do you wanna play golf or learn how to play? this is the place. Enjoy this beautiful sport.
Nice avenue perfect for walking, running, going to the beach, cycling, breathing unique scents from the aromatic plants of the area. Possibility of free sports and gymnastics.
Passeio Das Dunas
Nice avenue perfect for walking, running, going to the beach, cycling, breathing unique scents from the aromatic plants of the area. Possibility of free sports and gymnastics.
If you want a cardio and hard weight training this is the right place.No pain no game
CrossFit Vilamoura RENEGADE
If you want a cardio and hard weight training this is the right place.No pain no game
Professional golf courses, this is where they do the "Portugal Masters", golf classes, practices, virtual training and in the field. Highly recommended
8 locals recommend
Dom Pedro Victoria Golf Course
Caminho da Fonte do UlmeProfessional golf courses, this is where they do the "Portugal Masters", golf classes, practices, virtual training and in the field. Highly recommended
Do you want to sail along the extraordinary Algarve coast and experience the pleasures of sailing aboard fantastic sailing ships or catamarans? This is Condor Vilamoura, highly recommended
11 locals recommend
Condor de Vilamoura
25 Marina de VilamouraDo you want to sail along the extraordinary Algarve coast and experience the pleasures of sailing aboard fantastic sailing ships or catamarans? This is Condor Vilamoura, highly recommended
Get ready, they'll take you away from the beach and the sea, on an unforgettable tour" through bad paths " full of adventure, emotion and adrenaline through a formidable experience and trip to the most special and hidden places, the most breathtaking landscapes of the Algarve. It is in Loulè just 15 minuts driving from ImpervillaStudio.
Buggy Safari Algarve
53Z EM1295Get ready, they'll take you away from the beach and the sea, on an unforgettable tour" through bad paths " full of adventure, emotion and adrenaline through a formidable experience and trip to the most special and hidden places, the most breathtaking landscapes of the Algarve. It is in Loulè just 15 minuts driving from ImpervillaStudio.
The main office is in Portimao, 40 minutes driving from ImpervillaStudio. Extreme sport for the most reckless, alone, in tandem, parachuting courses.Professional team, guaranteed fun
44 locals recommend
Skydive Algarve
The main office is in Portimao, 40 minutes driving from ImpervillaStudio. Extreme sport for the most reckless, alone, in tandem, parachuting courses.Professional team, guaranteed fun
If you want to have fun playing tennis or learn to play, in the center of Quarteira you'll find this sport club with numerous courts and really good value.
CTQ | Quarteira Tennis Club
Rua Capitão Salgueiro MaiaIf you want to have fun playing tennis or learn to play, in the center of Quarteira you'll find this sport club with numerous courts and really good value.
NIGHTLIFE
Disco Dice Club
If you wanna enjoy night time this is your place
You have everything in one place.Theater, music, modern musical events, games, bars...
118 locals recommend
Casino Vilamoura
You have everything in one place.Theater, music, modern musical events, games, bars...
Amazing place on theVilamoura beach, music,cocktailes and tasty food
25 locals recommend
Purobeach Vilamoura
Marina de VilamouraAmazing place on theVilamoura beach, music,cocktailes and tasty food
Small and pleasant place to taste a good cocktail, glass of wine or a good aged porto.
Oporto Tavern Wine & Cocktail Bar
Small and pleasant place to taste a good cocktail, glass of wine or a good aged porto.
19th hole
31 Marina de VilamouraNice karaoke bar, good beers and good music where you can really have fun