Vissen in Portugal

18/01/2020

09/11/2018

2nd to 11th November, Feira de São Martinho, Portimão

30/10/2017

The Tasmaniac aka. Kevin O'Grady has come to Portugal and written the 1st Song about Medronho - an Algarvean Schnapps

13/07/2017

Hier een overzicht over de mogelijkheden van vissen op zee per maand van het jaar.

23/06/2017

19/06/2017

Holidaymakers enjoying a dolphin-watching trip just 2.5 kms out to sea near Albufeira got a major bonus when four Orcas turned up, accompanying the boat long enough for people to take plenty of photographs. The massive mammals, better known as killer whales, are in Algarve waters hunting tuna, biolo...

07/06/2017

09/05/2017

16/03/2017

The best tips for eating out in Portugal

Eating out is one of my favorite pastimes here in Portugal. It is not only a nice social event with tasty food, but eating out in Portugal is also very affordable. At least if you look a bit further than the busy tourist traps. There are many restaurants, even in the smallest villages, and the majority of Portuguese eateries will rarely disappoint you.

For those of you who are not so experienced with eating out in Portugal, here are some practical tips and advices.

1. Once you get seated in a restaurant, the "entradas" (starters) will be brought to the table. If you do not want them, please say so right away and have them taken away, because you will be billed for them in the end. Usually there is at least fresh bread and olives, with butter, sardine paste and sometimes cheese. For this, you pay up to about 2 Euros per person extra. But sometimes shrimp or ham will be served, which could cost you approximately an additional € 4.

2. The daily specials are usually not on the menu, but are verbally mentioned at the table or written on a blackboard at the entrance of the restaurant. If you are not sure where to find it, please ask for the "prato do dia". Some restaurants let you choose between several daily specials, which are always prepared freshly and usually are cheaper than ordering from the menu. Most restaurants offer a prato do dia at lunchtime, between € 7 and € 10, and that's usually INCLUDING bread and olives, main course, wine or beer or soft drink, dessert and coffee!

3. The sidedishes are usually not listed separately on the menu. They could be fries, potatoes or rice, and sometimes there is a small salad. Usually you will not be served fresh vegetables. If you would like some, try asking for some "legumes".

4. You will usually not be disappointed if you order the house wine (vinho da casa). The quality is good and the price too! This wine is usually served in a jar (jarra). There is red wine (vinho tinto), white wine (vinho branco) and vinho verde (green wine - young sparkling wine).

5. If you want water with your meal, it is handy to know that you have the choice between "agua natural" (room temperature), "agua fresca" (refrigerated), "agua sem gas" (still water) or "agua com gas" (sparkling).

6. According to our taste, the meat here is sometimes overcooked. So if you want your steak or lamb medium rare, order it "mal passado".

7. What we call a good steak, is sometimes hard to find here. A good alternative is "costeleta de vaca" - a tender piece of beef that looks like a big cutlet with bone.

8. The portions in many Portuguese restaurants are often very large. Many workmen come here for lunch and they
are very hungry! If your apetite is not that big, or if you order for children, it is often interesting to order a half portion: a "meia dose".

9. In some restaurants you pay for your meat or fish according to its weight. To avoid disappointment on the bill, it is advisable to agree on how heavy your piece may be beforehand.

10. The temperature of the food is sometimes not hot enough to our liking. If you for example want your soup served very hot, then ask for it to be served "bem quente" (pronounced beng kente).

11. Tipping is certainly appreciated, but not required. Are you satisfied with food and service then a tip of around 5% is very nice.

12. Lunchtime is between 12 and 3 pm and for dinner you do not show up before 7 pm. Many Portuguese go for dinner between 8 and 9 pm - especially in the summer.

More interesting topics on my blog of everybodylovesportugal.com . There you can also find the best tips for trips in the Algarve and private places to rent.

12/03/2017

06/03/2017

Het is lente in de Algarve !

Spring is here in the Algarve! Escape to paradise - everybodylovesportugal.com

17/02/2017

NIEUW: boek een vistrip op zee! Er zijn verschillende mogelijkheden: big game, reef, deep sea of shark fishing !
Binnenkort alle info op de website visseninportugal.com

12/02/2017

07/09/2016

Nieuw - georganiseerde vistrips in een privé meer tussen Portimão en Monchique. Deze wateren zijn vol met karper en barbeel. Dagtrips inclusief uitrusting, lunch en drankjes. Vraag naar meer info.

20/07/2016

15/07/2016

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27/06/2016

Casa Serena is a privately owner holiday home in the hills of the rural Algarve, Portugal.

26/06/2016

15/05/2016

Adventures fill your soul! Check out some fabulous adventure activities you can do in the Algarve!
http://everybodylovesportugal.com/adventure-activities.php

30/04/2016

24/04/2016

Have a quick look at the website - everybodylovesportugal.com

23/03/2016

Vai uma pescaria no Algarve???

I ❤ Algarve! And you???
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01/10/2015

31/07/2015

Boat trips, Boottochten, boottrips, grottentoeren, cruises and fishing trips in Portugal, Algarve

13/07/2015

Everybody Loves Portugal !! Sun, sea, wine, food, culture, people, nature and a lot more reasons to love this place.
everybodylovesportugal.com

03/07/2015

Markets, festivals, fairs and events throughout the year in the south west Alentejo and the western Algarve.

26/06/2015

Everyone loves vacationing, but did you know that travel is actually amazing for your health, too? In case you needed another excuse…