Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 282 350 200;
www.palmgardensalgarve.com
; Pestana Palm Gardens Resort, Centeanes; lunch & dinner Tue-
Sun)
Yes, it's in a resort, so it's a little upmarket. But this smart eatery serves up great-qual-
ity Mediterranean cuisine - such as tiger prawns with saffron ginger sauce. But don't ask
for this - the menu changes seasonally so there's always new gourmet surprises.
Restaurante Boneca Bar
( 282 358 391; 10am-midnight summer)
Hidden in the rock formations out at Algar Seco,
this long-standing place is a novel spot for a cocktail.
BAR
Information
The post office and several banks are located on Rua dos Pescadores (the one-way road in
from Lagoa).
Turismo
(
282 357 728;
9.30am-1pm & 2-5.30pm Mon-Fri)
Getting There & Around
Buses run on weekdays from Portimão to Lagoa (€2.20, 20 minutes, hourly) and to Car-
voeiro (€3.25, 10 minutes, one to seven daily).
You can rent scooters from
Motorent
( 282 356 551; Rua do Barranco, Edificio Galeão, Loja 11)
on
the road back to Lagoa. Several car-rental agencies are also found along this stretch of
road.
Note: parking is often very difficult in summer - you are best to head to Estrada do
Farol and walk.
