Guidebook for Loulé
Food Scene
Portuguese dishes. Specialty is the meat dish with clams. Lunchtime from 13.00 Dinnertime from 19.00 Closed on Monday
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Farmers Retreat Restaurant
Rua João de RamosPortuguese dishes. Specialty is the meat dish with clams. Lunchtime from 13.00 Dinnertime from 19.00 Closed on Monday
Chicken piripiri. Lunchtime from 13.00. Dinnertime from 19.00 . Open on Sunday. Closed on Wednesday.
Churrasqueira Leonel
107B Rua Afonso de AlbuquerqueChicken piripiri. Lunchtime from 13.00. Dinnertime from 19.00 . Open on Sunday. Closed on Wednesday.
Restaurante Churrasqueira Jolibela
17 R. Camilo Castelo BrancoChicken piripiri
Brazilian dishes. If you like meat then this is a good restaurant. Closed on Monday.
Restaurante Oliveira
148 R. Afonso de AlbuquerqueBrazilian dishes. If you like meat then this is a good restaurant. Closed on Monday.
Restaurante Oliveira
148 R. Afonso de AlbuquerquePrato de dia. Daily specials. Special at lunchtime from 12.00 till 14.00
Well cared Portuguese dishes. Lunches and dinners.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Avenida
7 Av. da LiberdadeWell cared Portuguese dishes. Lunches and dinners.
Ti Marquinhas
80 R. Luís BívarRegional cakes and cookies. Delicious!
Zé Maria
Ferry, beach for young people. Bars on the beach. And if you like oysters; 10 for 6 euros.
Restaurante Dozo
129 Rua Maria CampinaChinese restaurant with a flat - belt - conveyor.
In the old city of Faro on the lagoon. Nice place to be. Low flying aircraft.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
O Castelo Bar - Cidade Velha - Faro
In the old city of Faro on the lagoon. Nice place to be. Low flying aircraft.
After arriving by ferry from visiting the islands is restaurant Ria Formosa a good place for lunch or dinner. Diagonally opposite of the ferry. Typical Portuguese. Tasty and certainly not too expensive.
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Restaurante Olhão - Restaurante Ria Formosa
14 Avenida 5 de OutubroAfter arriving by ferry from visiting the islands is restaurant Ria Formosa a good place for lunch or dinner. Diagonally opposite of the ferry. Typical Portuguese. Tasty and certainly not too expensive.
Open Every Day - All Year Round
The best possible combination on a Deserted Island - Gastronomic Experience - Nature - Panoramic View - Travel
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Estaminé
Open Every Day - All Year Round
The best possible combination on a Deserted Island - Gastronomic Experience - Nature - Panoramic View - Travel
Cantinho da Serra
A nice ride and good food.
Shopping
Specially on Saturday! Open from 8.00 till 13.00.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mercado Municipal de Loulé (Desde 1908)
34 R. José Fernandes GuerreiroSpecially on Saturday! Open from 8.00 till 13.00.
Gipsy Markets среда
2 EM527Cozy, lively and cheerful. Great for purchasing inexpensive gifts / souvenirs.
Typical Portuguese. Lively. And pleasant to eat a grilled chicken on one of the terraces (in the smoke).
Mercado de Estoi (each 2nd sunday)
2 R. do CemitérioTypical Portuguese. Lively. And pleasant to eat a grilled chicken on one of the terraces (in the smoke).
Sightseeing
From Sagres to São Vincente, the southernmost tip of Europe!
Lovely nature and culture.
294 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sagres
From Sagres to São Vincente, the southernmost tip of Europe!
Lovely nature and culture.
Alte is characterized by the fontes: sources of clean, fresh water that cross through Alte. The Fonte Grande has a piscina fluvial, a natural pool where you can bathe fine. At the Fonte Pequena are a number of poems written by Cándido Guerreiro, a local poet (born in Alte in 1871). A nice place for a countryside walk. Queda do Vigário, a beautiful waterfall formed by the river Alte. This is slightly south of Alte located in a beautiful landscape. The water plunges vertically from sixteen meters down and falls into a small lake. A quiet place to relax.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alte
Alte is characterized by the fontes: sources of clean, fresh water that cross through Alte. The Fonte Grande has a piscina fluvial, a natural pool where you can bathe fine. At the Fonte Pequena are a number of poems written by Cándido Guerreiro, a local poet (born in Alte in 1871). A nice place for a countryside walk. Queda do Vigário, a beautiful waterfall formed by the river Alte. This is slightly south of Alte located in a beautiful landscape. The water plunges vertically from sixteen meters down and falls into a small lake. A quiet place to relax.
By train to Vila Real de St. Antonio (bordertown with Spain) is a pleasure. Are you crazy about linen? Then this is the place to buy linens. A ferry will bring you to Ayamonte in Spain.
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Faro Train Station
Largo da EstaçãoBy train to Vila Real de St. Antonio (bordertown with Spain) is a pleasure. Are you crazy about linen? Then this is the place to buy linens. A ferry will bring you to Ayamonte in Spain.
Estoi is a beautiful small village near the city of Faro. The village is known for the beautiful old palace which is situated in the village (Now it's a hotel; Pousada). Walking through the streets of Estoi; time stands still. Also The Church of Estoi is a visit worth.
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Estoi
Estoi is a beautiful small village near the city of Faro. The village is known for the beautiful old palace which is situated in the village (Now it's a hotel; Pousada). Walking through the streets of Estoi; time stands still. Also The Church of Estoi is a visit worth.
Here used to live the Moors from North Africa. Many stories are preserved; Mouras Encantadas. Like THE LEGEND OF SALIR CASTLE. In this village you will find beautiful white houses and the remains of the old castle. A modern museum shows the archaeological work around this castle. Closed on saturday. The Igreja Matriz shines on the village square.
Salir
Here used to live the Moors from North Africa. Many stories are preserved; Mouras Encantadas. Like THE LEGEND OF SALIR CASTLE. In this village you will find beautiful white houses and the remains of the old castle. A modern museum shows the archaeological work around this castle. Closed on saturday. The Igreja Matriz shines on the village square.
Make a tour from the old town on the eastern shore of the Gilao river to the salt pans near Quatro Aguas and the tuna fishing museum, then crossing the bridge Ponte dos Descobrimentos and passing the modern municipal market, back to the historic quarter and the castle hill.
309 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tavira
Make a tour from the old town on the eastern shore of the Gilao river to the salt pans near Quatro Aguas and the tuna fishing museum, then crossing the bridge Ponte dos Descobrimentos and passing the modern municipal market, back to the historic quarter and the castle hill.
Essentials
Fresh fish! From clothing to sandwich ............... !
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Continente - Loulé (East)
Rua Vale Das RãsFresh fish! From clothing to sandwich ............... !
Pingo Doce
27 Buganvilia plazaHappy shopping.
Parks & Nature
Nearest by beach (20 minutes). Calm, quiet, friendly, not very touristic. A walk to the right to Quarteira takes more or less one hour.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trafal Beach
1073 A R. do GolfeNearest by beach (20 minutes). Calm, quiet, friendly, not very touristic. A walk to the right to Quarteira takes more or less one hour.
By ferry across the Ria Formosa , to Armona and Culatra / Farol. The atmosphere, the smell, the houses built on the sand and the beautiful quiet beaches on the Ocean side. The walk around the island is relaxing and offers many impressions.
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Culatra Island
By ferry across the Ria Formosa , to Armona and Culatra / Farol. The atmosphere, the smell, the houses built on the sand and the beautiful quiet beaches on the Ocean side. The walk around the island is relaxing and offers many impressions.
Rocha da Pena walk (well marked) is not very long, about 6.9 kilometers but impressive. The first climb is a challenge and from below you wonder if you'll ever get at the top of that huge rock. Once at the top the view is impressive and the flora surprising. Rocha da Pena is gorgeous!
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rocha Da Pena
5 Rua dos CompadresRocha da Pena walk (well marked) is not very long, about 6.9 kilometers but impressive. The first climb is a challenge and from below you wonder if you'll ever get at the top of that huge rock. Once at the top the view is impressive and the flora surprising. Rocha da Pena is gorgeous!
Ameixial is located in the ' Serra do Caldeirao ' , you can walk well, The beauty of Ameixial is nature - to all sides fanning the paths of the hills. The trails are well marked with beautiful panoramas. Old cafes with typical portuguese food. Nice to be ............. !
Ameixial
Ameixial is located in the ' Serra do Caldeirao ' , you can walk well, The beauty of Ameixial is nature - to all sides fanning the paths of the hills. The trails are well marked with beautiful panoramas. Old cafes with typical portuguese food. Nice to be ............. !
If you love nature then this walk is ideal. Pull sneakers or walking shoes and hit the road. Fonte de Benemola is a natural resource that continues even flow in the hottest and driest weather in the Algarve and this wonderful place still has a lush vegetation along the stream banks. A quiet walk. It takes about one and a half hour.
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Fonte Benémola
9 Rua dos CesteirosIf you love nature then this walk is ideal. Pull sneakers or walking shoes and hit the road. Fonte de Benemola is a natural resource that continues even flow in the hottest and driest weather in the Algarve and this wonderful place still has a lush vegetation along the stream banks. A quiet walk. It takes about one and a half hour.
Everything Else
Catholic Church. Mass times. Saturdays at 10 h.00. Sundays 18 h.00 in summertime, 17 h 00 in winter.
Worth visiting. This chapel of the patron saint of the Algarve is situated on a hill.
The view of Loule is also worthwhile.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santuário de Nossa Senhora da Piedade (Mãe Soberana)
Catholic Church. Mass times. Saturdays at 10 h.00. Sundays 18 h.00 in summertime, 17 h 00 in winter.
Worth visiting. This chapel of the patron saint of the Algarve is situated on a hill.
The view of Loule is also worthwhile.
Catholic Churh. Mass times. Sundays at 9 h.00 and 11 h.00.
Worth visiting.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Church of São Lourenço
s/n R. da IgrejaCatholic Churh. Mass times. Sundays at 9 h.00 and 11 h.00.
Worth visiting.
Drinks & Nightlife
A nice restaurant with prato de dias. At 23.00h the disco opens his doors. Fun and dancing.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zé Dias Restaurante / Disco Club
A nice restaurant with prato de dias. At 23.00h the disco opens his doors. Fun and dancing.