Thanks for the recommendation. Will go this weekend. It’s a busy week with the Portimao Sardine Festival and the Olhao sea festival so should be fun.

We are in the area for the first time when this takes place in August. What is it like and what is worth doing like seeing the jousting?

Enjoyed first visit and we tried a number of local wines which were very good. 5 Euros a glass but big sizes. Had good tapas board. Manager very friendly and talked through the wines with enthusiasm. Pleasant room. It’s just across from the taxi rank in Carvoeiro. Good to have another real wine bar ...

Saw that Helders has reopened today after an extended holiday which will be good news for its many fans. Shame it was our last day! Made up by being able to be on the beach in shorts in January.

Been on two island trips this visit that I really recommend. Firstly Culatra, which you reach by ferry from Olhao best for 4 Euros return. Drop off at the Culatra stop, walk along the boardwalk to the beach, then you can walk along this beautiful beach west for about an hour until you reach the lig...

What can anyone advise about the need or not for a Portuguese will covering property here? Thanks.

Been on two island trips this visit that I really recommend. Firstly Culatra, which you reach by ferry from Olhao best for 4 Euros return. Drop off at the Culatra stop, walk along the boardwalk to the beach, then you can walk along this beautiful beach west for about an hour until you reach the ligh...

Went tonight and really enjoyed it. Agree forget the starters but the mains were really good and so generous you don’t need starters anyway. Superb terrace view. Book and get there well before sunset.

Depending on the size of your group, have a look a Pescador in Bengali which is in great setting and you could book it all.

Has anyone been on a good local fishing trip for deep sea fishing? Looking for a boat from Bengali, Ferraguda or Portimao that will offer varied bottom fishing, I went on one from Alvor and caught lots of bream but want more variety of fish. Also looking for shore fishing location tips to catch bass...

I agree. We went for the first time in June. It has a wonderful position and a pleasant walk up from the town. The starters and puddings were disappointing though the Cataplana was good. Certainly you pay for the view. Feel that Onze is much better and sitt8ng outside there is just as good. The othe...

Although a bit out of town, playing at Rocha Brava is good with 4 courts and a bar and cafe next to them

Really enjoyed our first experience of this really fun night. Great Irish band on the main stage then fireworks and music. What an atmosphere in the town which was really buzzing with thousands having a great time.

We have been going there since it launched and visit every trip.The guys who run it really know their wine and there is a huge range you can taste until you find what you really like. There is a good variety of tasty small plates too. Certainly different from the traditional restaurants but a class ...

Seems busy with guests - must be lots of wealthy people using it as well as offering good deals. The bar is a good platform looking over the sea but agree that O Stop is a better choice for a sunset drink, or anytime. it's a better view in a more natural environment, friendly staff and far cheaper!