Charmayne’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A day trip on the train to this lovely little town, great BBQ restaurants, beach walks and photos by the life boat station.
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Fuseta
A day trip on the train to this lovely little town, great BBQ restaurants, beach walks and photos by the life boat station.
Wonderful day out especially if you want to buy local linen, the town boasts lots of linen shops and outlets, as well as a large square with a beautiful church, lots of restaurants in town or along the promenade. Nice harbour front, and the ferry across to Spain.
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Vila Real de Santo António
Wonderful day out especially if you want to buy local linen, the town boasts lots of linen shops and outlets, as well as a large square with a beautiful church, lots of restaurants in town or along the promenade. Nice harbour front, and the ferry across to Spain.
City/town information
Not just the destination of the nearest airport, Faro is a great city to explore with its Cathedrals, old town, rooftop bars with fantastic sunset views over the ocean, pretty harbour and lots of choice for restaurants.
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Faro
Not just the destination of the nearest airport, Faro is a great city to explore with its Cathedrals, old town, rooftop bars with fantastic sunset views over the ocean, pretty harbour and lots of choice for restaurants.
Neighborhoods
10 minutes by train, or a short drive away, this historic town offers many churches, the Roman bridge, river walks, unique shops and lots of cafes and bars, visit bishop’s square and enjoy a drink, a people watching spot.
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Tavira
10 minutes by train, or a short drive away, this historic town offers many churches, the Roman bridge, river walks, unique shops and lots of cafes and bars, visit bishop’s square and enjoy a drink, a people watching spot.
Want to see a stunning view, this is the place, tiny and beautiful. Don’t forget your camera.
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Cacela Velha
Want to see a stunning view, this is the place, tiny and beautiful. Don’t forget your camera.
Food scene
On the seafront a small cafe bar selling everything from coffee to Cocktails. Great food too.
Vitaminas Bar
4 Av. Ria FormosaOn the seafront a small cafe bar selling everything from coffee to Cocktails. Great food too.
Fish Restaurants in an raised position over the Ria Formosa, fantastic views from its outdoor balcony. Great seafood.
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Sabores da Ria
12 Av. Ria FormosaFish Restaurants in an raised position over the Ria Formosa, fantastic views from its outdoor balcony. Great seafood.
Large shopping mall in Faro with food court, and large supermarket.
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Forum Algarve
Km 103 N125Large shopping mall in Faro with food court, and large supermarket.
Close to Tavira, centre is the Gran Plaza Shopping Centre, shops including Worten, C&A, Homa, and the large Continete supermarket. Food court on upper floor. Lovely views from the large outdoor terrace.
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MEO Tavira - Gran-Plaza
247 R. Alm. Cândido dos ReisClose to Tavira, centre is the Gran Plaza Shopping Centre, shops including Worten, C&A, Homa, and the large Continete supermarket. Food court on upper floor. Lovely views from the large outdoor terrace.
Mars shopping is the largest shopping mall in the area with an IKEA store and designer outlet.
Large food court and choice of restaurants.
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MAR Shopping Algarve
Avenida AlgarveMars shopping is the largest shopping mall in the area with an IKEA store and designer outlet.
Large food court and choice of restaurants.
One of our favourites, traditional Portuguese fare and some excellent fish dishes not forgetting the floating islands desserts.
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Ideal
15 R. Infante Dom HenriqueOne of our favourites, traditional Portuguese fare and some excellent fish dishes not forgetting the floating islands desserts.
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Conceicao Train station
A short walk from Cabanas into Conceicao and you will find the railway station which can take you further East to Vila Real, or west towards Faro and beyond.
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A trip on the Ria Formosa
Many boat trips are available on the seafront including Dolphin watching and Flamingo trips.