Algarve a Perfect Climate mixed with a nice culture:
In the 1960s the Algarve became a very popular destination for tourists, mainly from Britain. It has since become a common destination for Germans, Dutch and Irish people. Many of these tourists own their own property in the region. There are Algarve-based English-written publications and newspapers specifically addressed to this community. In addition to the natural beauties and plenty of beaches, the Algarve has invested in the creation of a network of golf courses. Well-known beaches in the Algarve range from Praia da Marinha to Armação de Pêra. A well known spa town is Caldas de Monchique.
Climate Algarve Portugal
The maximum recorded temperatures in the Algarve fluctuate between 25 °C in winter and 48 °C in summer, with the temperature never usually falling below zero in the winter months. The winter of 2008/2009 was exceptionally cold and wet. Temperatures below 0 °C were recorded for the first time in many years.
Accommodation
Accommodation in the Algarve ranges from high rise resorts in places like Albufeira to traditional guesthouses, located in the small towns and villages surrounding the Algarve coast. Over the past 50 years the Algarve has seen an increase in development, particularly from non-Portuguese developers. Over the past few years many tourists visiting the Algarve have moved away from the resorts, and have chosen the comfort of a traditional Algarve guesthouse, many of these run by ex-pats from England, Holland, and Germany who have escaped to the Algarve for a higher quality of life.
Drinks in the Algarve
Alcohol in general tends to be very reasonably priced in the Algarve (in fact, probably considered cheap compared to most countries), with bottles of wine from as little as 1€ in the supermarkets! The prices of drinks in bars and restaurants can be very reasonable, a glass of wine €1.20 to €2, spirits (normally good sized measures) about €3 and small draft beers from €1 to €1.50, however they can also be a bit extortionate, especially in popular bars in tourist season, up to €6 for a spirit and mixer. For some of the best prices, stop at one of the many local cafés because they are a lot cheaper than the bars. With so many orange trees across the Algarve, its not suprising that fresh orange juice is widely served in cafes, bars and restaurants; a glass can cost as little as €2 but may be as much as €4, but it is well worth it!
Food in the Algarve
The traditional Portuguese restaurants normally offer a large selection of fish dishes, one of which is almost certain to be grilled sardines, served with boiled potatoes and vegetables or salad. Also commonly on the menu are a range of omelettes, salads and some meat dishes, like thin pork slices served with a creamy mushroom sauce or chicken piri-piri.The prices are very reasonable, the food is good and the portions are generous. House wine, which is normally a local Portuguese wine, is also very good value and very drinkable! On average a 2-course meal for 2, including house wine, can cost less than €25. (Soup of the day €1.50, main course €7.00 and a bottle of house wine €8). Obviously prices can vary enormously depending on location.
As well as restaurants serving traditional Portuguese food, the Algarve has a huge choice of restaurants serving food from across the world, Chinese, Indian, Italian and English being particularly popular. You will also find Tapas, Mexican, Thai, International Cuisine and Vegetarian (occasionally). All of the popular tourist resorts have a good variety of restaurants, but the more traditional towns and villages will often just have a local Portuguese restaurant, or café-bar serving food.
Night life in Algarve:
Below is our list of Algarve bars, lounges, discos and nightclub for 2013. In the list are trendy lounges, beach bars, and late night discos. Schedules will vary throughout the season. And, most clubs have themed party nights. A good place in Portugal for nightlife is Albufeira.
Eastern Algarve
Manta Rota
MANTA BEACH
Summer Nightclub Manta Rota Mon-Sun: 23:00-06:00
Monte Gordo
BAR 42
Live music, DJs Av. Infante D. Henrique, Fração A, Monte Gordo +351 281 512 584
São Bras
ZD DISCO
Bar, Nightclub, Restaurant Vilarinhos, 8150 São Brás de Alportel GPS: 37.150072316937575 -7.934426665306105 +351 289 842 430 Fri. & Sat. – 23:00 to 06:00
Tavira
THE MEETING ROOM
Bar, Nightclub Rua Daniel Madeira, Tavira +351 925 299 147 or +351 969 689 205 Thurs to Sat. – 22:30 to 04:00
Central Algarve
Albufeira
CAPITULO V
Nightclub Praia da Ouro, Albufeira +351 289 586 800 Saturdays 23:30 to 06:00 Facebook Group
CASTELO DO MAR
Bar, Lounge, Restaurant Rua Da Orada, 8200-371 Albufeira +351 937 021 204
KISS CLUB
Nightclub Rua Vasco Da Gama, Areias De São João, Albufeira GPS: 37° 5’13.39″N , 8°13’51.58″W +351 289 590 280 Fri. & Sat. Facebook Group
LE CLUB
Bar, Lounge, Nightclub, Restaurant Praia de Santa Eulália, Albufeira +351 289 598 070
LIBERETOS CLUB
Lounge, Nightclub Travessa Antero de Quental, 59, Albufeira GPS: 37.09125, -8.228127 + 351 289 590 280
LIPSTICK
Bar, Nightclub Travessa Cândido dos Reis, Old Town, Albufeira GPS: 37.088473, -8.252039 +351 936 756 877
MATT’S BAR
Bar, DJs On the Strip in Albufeira New Town +351 289 590 280 to 07:00
MITTO BAR
Nightclub Rua Alexandre Herculano 26, 8200-271 Albufeira +351 965 339 386 Fri – Sat: 22:30 to 04:00
SETIMA ONDA
Bar, Lounge, Nightclub, Restaurant Rua Almirante Gago Coutinho, Albufeira GPS: 37º 05’10.10″N 8º 14’40.74″W +351 289 516 904 19:00 to 04:00
VOUGUE BAR
Gay Bar Travessa Sá Carneiro (Junto à Farmácia da Oura), Albufeira +351 927 353 218
WILD & COMPANY
Bar, Restaurant Av. Dr. Francisco Sá Carneiro GPS: 37.08923, -8.227306 + 351 289 590 280 Mon-Sun – 18:00 to 04:00
WISH
Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, Nightclub Rancho da Orada, Várzeas da Ourada, Albufeira Marina +351 939 997 205 Mon-Sun – 19:00 to 04:00
Almancil
CUBO
Bar, Lounge, Sushi Quinta Shopping, Loja 24, Quinta do Lago, Almancil +351 913 094 800
T CLUBE
Buganvilla Plaza, Quinta do Lago, Almancil +351 289 396 751 Tues to Sat – 19:00 to 06:00 Facebook VIP Page
TRIGONOMETRIA
Nightclub (18-35) Buganvillia Plaza, Quinta do Lago, Almancil +351 289 396 751
WAVES
Bar, Lounge, Restaurant Praia do Ancão, Almancil +351 913 920 060
Faro
BAR PATRIMÓNIO
Bar, Nightclub (Closed for Summer – See O Castelo Below) Rua do Prior nº 39, (Baixa), Faro +351 919 846 405 Thurs to Sat -23:00 to 04:00
FIRST FLOOR CLUB
Bar, Nightclub Rua do Prior nº 39, (Baixa), Faro +351 912 065 017 23:30 to 04:00
O CASTELO
Summer Outside Nightclub Rua do Castelo, 8000, Faro +351 289 822 244 Everyday 10:00 to 04:00
Loulé
CHA D’ARTE
Bar, Lounge Largo Dom Pedro I, Historical District, Loulé +351 914 828 402 Mon-Friday – 19:30 to 02:00, Sat – 21:30 to 02:00
Vilamoura
4OSHO CLUBBING(Now closed for Summer 2012) Pool Bar, Lounge, Nightclub Urbanização Aldeia do Golfe, Vilamoura GPS: 37° 6’10.54″N, -8° 7’17.98″W +351 910 574 647
AGUA MOMENTS
Bar, Lounge, Nightclub Vilamoura Marina (Next to Club Nautico), Vilamoura +351 912 611 406 Bar, Lounge, Night Parties – 10:00 to 04:00
BLACK JACK
Nightclub Casino de Vilamoura, Vilamoura +351 289 389 147 Thurs – Sat: 24:00 to 07:00
BLISS VILAMOURA(Now closed for Summer 2012) Open-air Summer nightclub Estrada de Albufeira, Vilamoura GPS: +37° 6′ 35.95″, -8° 8′ 59.64″ +351 912 854 851
FIÉIS VILAMOURA
Avenida da Praia da Falésia, 8125-407 Vilamoura +351 915 288 051 Fri. & Sat. – 23:00 to 06:00
KADOC
Nightclub Cerca da Areia, 8100-072 Boliqueime +351 917 812 379
NO SOLO ÁGUA BEACH BAR
Beach Bar, Cafe Praia da Falésia – Vilamoura +351 917 716 772 Sunset Parties 16:00 to 21:00
PRIDE
Gay Nightclub Estrada de Quarteira, Edificio Verona (ao lado da igreja), Vilamoura +351 963 686 142 Wed to Sun – 23:00 to 06:00
PUROBEACH(Now closed for Summer 2012) Lounge, Nightclub, Restaurant Tivoli Marina Hotel, Vilamoura Marina, Vilamoura + 351 289 303 740 19:00 to 02:00
SEVEN VILAMOURA
Bar, Lounge, Disco Tivoli Marina Hotel, Vilamoura Marina, Vilamoura +351 914 071 510
SILVER SHINE CLUB
Lounge, Disco Largo do Cinema Edificio, Pyramid 7, Vilamoura silvershineclub@hotmail.com Thurs-Sun 22:30-06:00
THAI BEACH
Lounge, Cafe Rocha Baixinha Nascente, Praia da Falesia, Vilamoura +351 289 322 471
Western Algarve
Alvor
CANIÇO
Bar, Restaurant, Nightclub Aldeamento da Prainha, Praia dos Três Irmãos, 8500-072 Alvor GPS: W8º 34’ 41”/N37º 07’ 12” +351 282 458 503 Everyday 10:00 to 04:00
Carvoeiro
BOTE BEACH CLUB
Summer Nightclub Largo da Praia, 12, Carvoeiro GPS: N 37º 5′ 47.41” , W 8º 28′ 18.01” +351 927 306 478
Lagos
DUNABEACH CLUB
Bar, Lounge, Nightclub Meia Praia, Lagos GPS: N 37º 06′ 42,24′ O 8º 39′ 42,20′ +351 282 762 091 22:00 to 06:00
Luz
EMBASSY BEACH CLUB
Bar, Lounge, Nightclub Rua Praia de Luz Mar, 8600-156 Praia da Luz, Lagos +351 282 761 629 20:00 to 04:00 (Summer Season)
Portimão
AQUA LOUNGE
Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, Nightclub Hotel Tivoli Marina Portimão, Portimão Marina, 8500-843 Portimão +351 918 540 424 Mon to Sun: 18:00 to 02:00
ÁGUA BEACH CLUB
Beach at Portimão Marina, Portimao +351 911 139 426 22:00 to 03:00
BOHEMIO CLUB
Gay Bar, Nightclub Rua de S. José, 28 (next to Ponte Velha), 8500 Portimão GPS: N 37° 8.478, W 8° 31.955 +351 282 413 549 Tues. To Sun. – 23:00 to 06:00
KATHEDRAL
Nightclub Avenida Tomaz Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão Thurs. Fri. Sat. – 23:30 to 06:00
LOFT PORTIMÃO
Gay Disco Rua de Olivença, 5, Portimão 23:00 to 04:00
MEO SUMMER SPOT
Summer Club (23, 24 July & 29 July through 21 August) Praia da Rocha, Portimão 23:00 to 06:00
NO SOLO ÁGUA CLUB
Portimão Marina, Portimão +351 282 498 180 22:00 to 01:00