Cuisine of Algarve
Land of Gastronomy
Land of Fishermen, the Algarve, has varied gastronomy based on fish, crustaceous and seafood.
"The Sardine in the bread, it's in Portimão", says a local slogan. From the sardines and the carapaus to the famous
ameijôas à Portimonense, there are several local specialties that win the palate of the visitors.
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Caldos, Soaps and Stews
The rich and tasty Portimonese cuisine offers a variety of dishes, such as linguine soup, octopus rice, fried squid, famous arjamolho, peas à Portimonense and delicious stews.
Sweets, Wine and Medronho
The delicious desserts with figs and almonds, the Donut Rodrigos and the morgados are also among the favorite sweets. Tasty local wines are also a good choice. And, to finish, do not forget to taste the famous aguardente de medronho.
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A Dream Coastline
Litoral, Barrocal and Serra - The facets of geography, with its enchanting landscapes and villages.
Algarve International Destination
Besides the Portuguese, the Algarve is one of the favorite destinations of British, German, Dutch and tourists of other nationalities.