Things to do in Lagos, Algarve: The Best Food & Drink

Your chance to enjoy a real taste of Portugal. The New Forest Lodge Country Cooking school is housed in an historic organic hill farm and equestrian estate on the edge of the Cabo Vincentina National Park. Join us and learn to cook in a real farm Kitchen. Learn to bake in a wood oven. Learn to select the freshest young vegetables from our organic kitchen gardens, fed from an historic Moorish well. This is a fun filled day and includes a visit to a local market and meeting some of the brave souls who help to get the freshest seafood to your table. Your fun packed day, starts with a relaxed cup of coffee and homemade cake around 10.00am.(We can arrange collection from your hotel or accommodation.) You will be introduced to us, your fellow guests and the kitchen with its wood fired oven and brushwood grill. Then it's off to the local fish market to soak up the local atmosphere and see the freshest of fish and vegetables. Back at the farm there is plenty to do, the wood oven will be lit but the bread must be made using fresh yeast from the baker. So roll up your sleeves and grab an apron.Herbs and organic produce from our gardens will be used to prepare salads and side dishes to accompany the bread , fish and meat that you will cook on the grill. We also have many vegetarian specialties for those guests who prefer not to eat meat, please let us know your preference when booking. Last but not least, something sweet - the dessert! All dishes are accompanied by appropriate local wines. Starting around 10.00a.m. and finishing around 4.00pm. after sitting down to enjoy the superb meal that you have cooked. The New Forest Lodge Country Cooking School is principally about having fun whilst learning a little about the proud heritage of Portuguese cuisine. We eat local food grown on our own or neighboring farms. Using traditional recipes, with wild herbs, fungi and the harvests from our organic Moorish kitchen gardens. We offer an insight into the forgotten art of cooking in brick built wood ovens and ranges. You will learn to select prepare and grill fresh fish, bake bread in our historic wood oven and learn how to chose the best fruits and vegetables from our organic kitchen gardens. You may even collect newly laid eggs from the poultry pens.

The perfect day-out to forget about the daily life. In our Backyard, it is possible to find yourself again, to come in one with Nature and enjoy the most stunning views from the Southwestern Algarve. This is not a tour company. This is an adventure among friends!

Only by eating at a local hole-in-the-wall a couple blocks off of the main drag do we experience authentic flavours that are masked in the touristy areas of a city. Come experience the authentic Portugal, whether by going off the beaten track, eating with a local and experiencing true home cooking or even learning true portuguese recipes!

We believe that life should be enjoyed. For us, this means being out in the sunshine and water, sharing good food, good wine and good stories, laughing with friends, family, and always being open to new possibilities and adventures. We want to welcome you as guests and friends to the Algarve, to help you discover its natural beauty and local culture, the unique cuisine, hospitality, and history.

West Coast Escape offers you an unforgettable adventure around the magical Algarve. We offer 3 tours; BENAGIL CAVE - Adventure and adrenaline! Visit the most famous cave of Portugal , make a photoshoot at the natures window cliff, swim in a natural rock pool and finally those who seek adrenaline can try cliff jumping. (4hrs) SAGRES - The end of the world. Famous throughout the old ages as a sacred place due to the magnificent sunset and cliffs, This tour includes visiting an old fortress and breathtaking cliffs of Sagres , walk through the old lighthouse followed by sunset over the Atlantic Ocean and enjoy delicious picnic of tapas and wine on the cliffs. (4hrs) MONCHIQUE - Breathtaking mountains of Algarve, We will see cork forests, visit an old abandoned 17th century monastery, taste local Monchichue liquor and sweets, visit the ancient and tiny mountain village and ending with a magical sunset picnic of tapas and wine with the ocean views (6hrs)

Happy Van is a Creative Tourism company. Its mission is to spread the heritage of the Algarve allowing you to explore this region while enjoy traveling in the company of our friendly VW T2 vans. Happy Van: Happiness is a Trip!

Join our private cooking classes to discover secrets of the Portuguese or Asian cuisine: - 4 days a week - Tuesday to Friday, - in your holiday villa or apartment in the Lagos area, - slow cooking with fresh and healthy ingredients, - choice between lunch at 11:00-15:00 or dinner classes at 17:00-21:00, - small groups from 4 to 10 persons, costs - €49 p.p. In our most popular Portuguese cooking class, you will learn to prepare four dishes: Caldeirada de Peixe, a famous Portuguese stew with fish, clams and vegetables, two traditional Portuguese appetisers, and a dessert. Alternatively, we'd love to share with you secrets of the exciting and delicious Asian cuisine. You can choose one of the following Asian classes: Best of Asia, Around Asia or Japanese Sushi. Please, book on our website or via Facebook at least 2 days in advance, as we work with fresh ingredients and need to buy them on a morning market, and because we are often fully booked during the high season (April-October).

Guided tours around south of Portugal with Adoro Sol are specifically designed for travelers and tourists for whom native or one of the main languages is Russian. You can enjoy a trip without being distracted with interpretation.Just relax and open your heart to Portugal! Adoro Sol offers fascinating and unique tours around ALGARVE! Inquisitive travelers will be fascinated by history of this region.Nature lovers will fall in love with stunning beaches and picturesque beauty of cost line! All gourmets will not remain indifferent to the unique Portuguese cuisine,seasoned with oriental spices and accompanied by fine wines! Our tours are full of adventure,unforgettable moments and emotions,unexplored routs and picnics in the most amazing and romantic spots,followed by gripping tales passed through generations! Choose the excursion you fancy or together we can design a bespoke one due to your own taste. All you need - is a good mood,comfortable shoes and leve the rest to us!!!

Organic wine producer located 3km from Lagos. Traditional farm with beautiful vineyards, olive and almond trees. Wine tours and tastings by appointment. Include a visit to the winery and cellar and the tasting of white, rose and red wine, paired with regional tapas. Book your visit in advance. Thank you!

Peppers bar in the city centre has a relaxed atmosphere and is famous for its terrace with nice and fresh signature cocktail, great variety of portuguese craft beers (local brewer sells is products here aswell), and sunset parties with a magnificent view over the city and sea. It also has live music and Dj nights.