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Restaurante Forte de
Santa Catarina
( 233 428 530; Tennis Club, Av 25 de Abril; all-you-can-eat per person €21, min 2 people; 12.30-3pm,
7.30-10.30pm)
At this seafront eatery, crowds pack in nightly for the
rodízio de mariscos
(all-
you-can-eat seafood) and to chat with the turbaned owner, who is something of a local
celebrity. Dinner reservations are recommended in summer and on weekends.
SEAFOOD
€€€
Drinking & Nightlife
Zeitgeist Caffé
BAR
(Rua Francisco António Dinis 82; 4pm-4am; )
Glamorous Zeitgeist features comfy couches
and chairs, wi-fi and windows overlooking the popular strip of bars that line adjacent Rua
Académico Zagalo. There's regular live music and DJs in a wide range of styles.
Ricky's on the Beach
BAR
(Rua São Lourenço; daily Jun-Aug, weekends only Sep-Apr)
Not actually on the beach, but not far
from it, this cheerful Australian/ Portuguese -run spot gets things moving on summer
nights with its tiki theme and excellent cocktails including delicious caipirinhas.
Complexo Piscina de Mar
BAR, POOL
(Av 25 de Abril; 10am-8pm Jul & Aug)
Relax by the pool at this waterfront bar with great beach
views, resident DJ and a big-screen TV for those must-see football matches.
Discoteca Pessidónio
( 233 435 637; Rua Estrada da Serra, Condados, Tavarede; Fri & Sat Jul & Aug)
Still going strong after
four decades, Pessidónio is in the suburbs east of the municipal campground. Its four dis-
tinct dance venues include the Capela Club, whose poolside Sala da Piscina is popular for
tropical drinks on hot summer nights.
CLUB
Bergantim Discoteca
CLUB
