Algarve

Chá com Água Salgada – Contemporary Beach Cuisine in Eastern Algarve

Chá com Água Salgada – Contemporary Beach Cuisine in Eastern Algarve

By | February 4, 2011 at 5:00 pm | No comments

You´re on the east side of the Algarve, and you’re looking for that quintessential beach restaurant that ticks all of the boxes?  Consider this:   Literally on the beach – (tick).  Ocean views – (tick).  Creatively-designed menu of fresh fish and seafood –...

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2011 Michelin Star Restaurants in Portugal

2011 Michelin Star Restaurants in Portugal

By | December 19, 2010 at 8:06 pm | One comment

Dining in Portugal isn’t ALL about cod fish, grilled sardines and pasteis de Belém.  The 2011 Michelin Guide to Spain & Portugal is out.  10 restaurants across the country have been designated with a distinguished Michelin star.  And one special restaurant, Vila Joya...

Posted in: Algarve, Dining, Lisbon, Porto

Pequeno Mundo – French Cuisine under the Stars in the Algarve

Pequeno Mundo – French Cuisine under the Stars in the Algarve

By | September 21, 2010 at 5:37 am | No comments

Off the main road to Almancil, and down some dusty paths with only sign posts pointing the way, lies a very special restaurant in the central Algarve.   Pequeno Mundo is a quaint transformed farmhouse, serving traditional French cuisine, in a very intimate setting. ...

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Raw Fish in Portugal – Our List of the Top Sushi Restaurants

Raw Fish in Portugal – Our List of the Top Sushi Restaurants

By | August 22, 2010 at 5:36 pm | No comments

Without a doubt, the Portuguese love their fresh fish.  You can find it boiled, broiled, baked, grilled and fried.  However, it’s another challenge altogether to find fresh fish in its raw form….sushi!  Portugal Confidential makes an effort to provide a list of the best...

Posted in: Algarve, Dining, Lisbon

Vila Joya – Nirvana for All Your Senses

Vila Joya – Nirvana for All Your Senses

By | August 16, 2010 at 7:51 am | One comment

Vila Joya is truly a heaven on earth.  Yes, it is an amazing beach-front boutique hotel.  Yet, this hotel experience allows you to please your palate at a world-renowned Michelin 2-Star restaurant, and pamper your soul at the Joy Jung holistic spa.   And, you might also want...

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Caniço Restaurant – Breathtaking Views by Day, Beach Party at Night

Caniço Restaurant – Breathtaking Views by Day, Beach Party at Night

By | August 15, 2010 at 10:49 am | No comments

Caniço is not a secret, but you really will have had to hear about it to know it.  The restaurant does very little advertising.  They don’t need to.  It is very popular with the Portuguese who come here for the great food, party atmosphere, but primarily, its spectacular...

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