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Faz Gostos – Algarvian Favorite for Flambé in Faro

Faz Gostos – Algarvian Favorite for Flambé in Faro

By | February 7, 2011 at 7:34 pm | One comment

Recently, a hot new restaurant opened in Lisbon, Faz Gostos LX.  It is a hot spot for Portuguese cuisine, and Chef Duval Pestana is the toast of the town.  Yet, not many know that this superstar actually has Algarvian roots.  The restaurant that started it all, Faz Gostos is...

Posted in: Algarve, Dining

Ilha Deserta – A Beach in the Algarve Away from All the Fuss

Ilha Deserta – A Beach in the Algarve Away from All the Fuss

By | July 31, 2010 at 5:42 pm | One comment

Who would think that one of Portugal’s most pristine beaches would be just at the foot of one of the country’s busiest communities?  Ilha Deserta (Deserted Island), in the Algarve near the city of Faro, is a welcome respite from other crowded, popular beaches  across the...

Posted in: Algarve, Day Life

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