Quinta Do Sol's Guidebook
Beach
a wonderful pristine huge beach just 10 minutes from the Quinta. Perfect to stroll relax enjoy.
39 residents recomanen
Praia Grande
R. Dr. Coelho de Carvalhoa wonderful pristine huge beach just 10 minutes from the Quinta. Perfect to stroll relax enjoy.
Another favorite amazing Beach just a few minutes from the Quinta with my favorite beach bar Dos Salgados at the top. Also a wonderful beach club in season with palapas and lounge chairs available for a small fee.
121 residents recomanen
Praia dos Salgados
Another favorite amazing Beach just a few minutes from the Quinta with my favorite beach bar Dos Salgados at the top. Also a wonderful beach club in season with palapas and lounge chairs available for a small fee.
Praia da Rocha
beautiful sand beach. lots of bars and restaurants.
Praia da Marinha
wonderful scenic beach
incredible spot in adorable white washed town with restaurants and shopping.
37 residents recomanen
Platja de Carvalho
H15 R. de Algarve Clube Atlânticoincredible spot in adorable white washed town with restaurants and shopping.
Nature Preserve
pristine and protected wetlands with wonderful boardwalks. Great for a morning or afternoon stroll, peace and bird watching. Connected directly to Praia Grande Beach.
46 residents recomanen
Lagoa dos Salgados
pristine and protected wetlands with wonderful boardwalks. Great for a morning or afternoon stroll, peace and bird watching. Connected directly to Praia Grande Beach.
Happy-Donkeys Sanctuary - By Appointment Only
Donkey sanctuary. Lovely sweet donkeys to visit.
Food Scene
my absolute favorite Beach bar just 10 minutes from the house. you can also park at prior Grande Beach and walk down the beach or through the Lagoon. literally the best fresh sangria I have ever had! wonderful food and french fries if you just want to have a drink and sit at the beach. it's also a very lovely restaurant for special occasions.
10 residents recomanen
Os Salgados
my absolute favorite Beach bar just 10 minutes from the house. you can also park at prior Grande Beach and walk down the beach or through the Lagoon. literally the best fresh sangria I have ever had! wonderful food and french fries if you just want to have a drink and sit at the beach. it's also a very lovely restaurant for special occasions.
Wonderful vegan restaurant with fine food and wine and live music wt.times. Really excellent dining. certainly worth a stop on your visit to Loulé.
Cajual Café
2 Rua Serpa PintoWonderful vegan restaurant with fine food and wine and live music wt.times. Really excellent dining. certainly worth a stop on your visit to Loulé.
Right on the beach. Come for the wonderful drinks, amazing view and kind owner who make Calixtos a very special place.
calixtos beach bar
Right on the beach. Come for the wonderful drinks, amazing view and kind owner who make Calixtos a very special place.
Beautiful seafood restaurant right on the beach. Great food, drinks and amazing view.
25 residents recomanen
Beach Bar Olivalmar
Avenida Beira MarBeautiful seafood restaurant right on the beach. Great food, drinks and amazing view.
Neighborhoods
Algoz
Charming village 5 minutes from the villa with several interesting restaurants and shops.
a wonderful eclectic Beach town with a fishing history. there are two ends to the beach if you go to the left it's a casual fishing beach with historical aspects and hard-working fishermen. if you go to the right you will find a lovely relaxing Beach with some cliffs and lots restaurants and bars to choose from. can find almost anything you need in this town from pharmacy to groceries to restaurants.
65 residents recomanen
Armação de Pêra
a wonderful eclectic Beach town with a fishing history. there are two ends to the beach if you go to the left it's a casual fishing beach with historical aspects and hard-working fishermen. if you go to the right you will find a lovely relaxing Beach with some cliffs and lots restaurants and bars to choose from. can find almost anything you need in this town from pharmacy to groceries to restaurants.
One of my favorite villages in the Algarve. you can not miss the amazing Silves Castle. there are also incredible restaurants, outdoor cafes and live music with very interesting Portuguese shopping spots and a few lovely Parks. Just about 20 minutes from the villa.
279 residents recomanen
Silves
One of my favorite villages in the Algarve. you can not miss the amazing Silves Castle. there are also incredible restaurants, outdoor cafes and live music with very interesting Portuguese shopping spots and a few lovely Parks. Just about 20 minutes from the villa.
shopping
Lovely indoor/outdoor shopping mall with chain stores, small Portuguese stores, Gato Preto, the cork store, coffee shops, a giant continente supermarket, pharmacy and more. we have pretty much anything you could wish for all a short 12 minute drive from The Villa.
606 residents recomanen
Algarve Shopping
Lovely indoor/outdoor shopping mall with chain stores, small Portuguese stores, Gato Preto, the cork store, coffee shops, a giant continente supermarket, pharmacy and more. we have pretty much anything you could wish for all a short 12 minute drive from The Villa.
Large indoor outdoor mall with outlet center that welcomes pets.
10 residents recomanen
Mar Shopping - Ikea
Large indoor outdoor mall with outlet center that welcomes pets.
Vegan Restaurant
Veggie Momi
27 Rua Primeiro de Dezembrowonderful local vegan restaurant. one of my favorites for vegans and non vegans alike.
Coffee Shop/Cafes
an absolutely adorable organic Cafe that roasts their own coffee. they have wonderful vegan and non vegan options for breakfast and lunch. It's a must and considered the best coffee in the Algarve!
6 residents recomanen
Al-Gharb Coffee Roasters
3 Beco do Solan absolutely adorable organic Cafe that roasts their own coffee. they have wonderful vegan and non vegan options for breakfast and lunch. It's a must and considered the best coffee in the Algarve!