Start your day at the local market, where you can find fresh produce and locally made products. Taste some of the delicious fruits and try traditional snacks like "bolo de arroz" and "queijadas."
11:30AM: Restaurante Sueste
12-minute drive (3.6 miles) from Mercado Municipal de Lagoa
Enjoy a seafood lunch with a beautiful view of the sea at Restaurante Sueste. Try the "cataplana," a traditional Portuguese seafood dish cooked in a copper pot, or the grilled octopus.
2:00PM: Adega do Cantor
20-minute drive (8.5 miles) from Restaurante Sueste
Visit the winery owned by Sir Cliff Richard and taste some of the award-winning wines. Take a tour of the vineyard and learn about the winemaking process while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
4:30PM: Convento de São José
15-minute drive (3.9 miles) from Adega do Cantor
End your day with a sweet treat at Convento de São José, a former convent turned pastry shop. Try the "morgado," a traditional almond pastry, or the "pão de rala," made with eggs and sugar.
Recommendations
If you have time, consider visiting the nearby beaches of Praia do Carvoeiro and Praia da Rocha. You can also take a boat tour of the Benagil caves or explore the historic town of Silves. To maximize your fun, rent a bike and cycle along the Algarve coast or take a cooking class to learn how to make traditional Portuguese dishes. Finally, don't forget to try the local wines and "medronho," a strong spirit made from the fruit of the arbutus tree.