What to do and see in Algarve, Portugal: The Best Lessons & Workshops

November 18, 2021 Russell Mellin

The Algarve's sunny shores offer perfect escapes for all types, from those seeking the hot nightlife of flashy, energetic Lagos to those desiring secluded stays in rambling Sagres. Portugal's most southerly region offers historical attractions in former Moorish capital Silves and fascinating Tavira, great golf, fabulous beaches from Praia da Luz to Armacao de Pera, thermal springs at Caldas de Monchique, and miles of limestone caves and grottoes, cliffs and bays along its rugged coastline.
Restaurants in Algarve

1. The Country Cooking School

Corte Pero Jacques New Forest Lodge, Aljezur, Lagos 8670-120 Portugal +351 914 264 949 [email protected] http://country-cooking-workshops.weebly.com
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The Country Cooking School

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.

Reviewed By molliec456 - Denver, United States

We decided to take our mom to Frances' cooking class for a birthday/mother's day gift while we were on vacation in Portugal! It was one of the most amazing days of our trip. Frances and Milton were so welcoming and knowledgeable! We made four types of bread, grilled fresh fish from the fish market, octopus, bacalhau, a salad, dessert and more that I'm forgetting. It was a feast!! We will be back when we return one day! Thank you again Frances and Milton!!

2. About Wine

Rua Horta Machado 20, Faro 8000-362 Portugal +351 965 006 735 [email protected] http://www.aboutwine.pt
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Wine Shop. More than 500 portuguese wines. Table Wine and Port Wine Tastings. Wine and food snacks pairing. Wine courses. Middle 19th century building with ancient algarvian architecture.

3. AF Tennis & Padel Academy

Pestana Vila Sol Morgadinhos, Vilamoura, Quarteira 8125-307 Portugal +351 962 415 841 [email protected] http://aftennisacademy.com
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AF Tennis & Padel Academy

We offer private and semi-private tennis and padel lessons, organizing tennis and padel camps for kids and adults, for beginners and professionals. Improve your game with couple of lessons or let us organize whole tennis holiday in Porto.

Reviewed By pedrodanielcsantos - Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

André has great dynamics in his padel training sessions, really pulls out the best in each athlete! Great coach, highly recommend! ????

4. Portugal Sail and Power

Lote 77, Edificio Vilamarina, Avenida Cerro da Vila, Vilamoura, Quarteira 8200-371 Portugal +351 911 813 666 [email protected] http://www.portugalsailandpower.com
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Portugal Sail and Power

FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL COACHING AT AFFORDABLE PRICES Since 2001 Portugal Sail and Power has been offering RYA courses for Motor, Sail and Power in the sunny Algarve region of Portugal, making us the longest established RYA school in the area. The teaching is done in a friendly and professional manner without applying too much pressure, you should enjoy the learning process and gain knowledge in a calm environment.

5. PFM Yoga Retreat Portugal

Sitio da baleeira, Sagres 8650-357 Portugal +351 920 438 451 [email protected] http://www.pfmyoga.com
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PFM Yoga Retreat Portugal

World class yoga retreats in Portugal Algarve. Join one of our daily yoga classes either on the beach or inside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Located in a perfect environment with long stretched empty beaches to fully reconnect and revive body and mind. There will be Asana (yoga stretches and postures) Pranayama (breathing excercises and Meditation during each session.

Reviewed By jblyonheart - Ottawa, Canada

I absolutely loved my week at the PFM retreat. I left feeling so healthy, happy and full. The breathwork was my favourite part of the yoga, such an interesting way to approach the practice. Beautiful walks and hikes, surfing, yoga day and night, fresh beautiful food, gorgeous design hotel, great company, rare and breathtaking setting, freshest seafood. Portugal is a must visit and the PFM retreat is a great way to do so. Thank you Michael, Nicolau and Marta, I really appreciate your work! xo

6. Lulushanti Yoga

Rua Mouzinho de Albuqurque Loja A, Albufeira 8200-356 Portugal +351 916 024 997 [email protected] http://Www.lulushantiyoga.com
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7. Twinkle Nymph

Rua Praia Edificio Riviera, Quarteira 8125-147 Portugal +351 966 279 162 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/twinklenymph/
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Twinkle Nymph is apt and committed to accompanying clients in the best way possible by providing them with moments of well-being and pleasure combined with happiness that contribute to the health, aesthetics and inner peace of each patient. services: waxing, manicure, pedicure, reflexology, massages, body treatments, facial treatments, gel nails, eyelash extensions, and others. visit us and relax

8. Mimo Algarve

Praia da Falesia, 644, Albufeira 8200-593 Portugal +351 300 509 188 [email protected] http://algarve.mimofood.com
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Mimo Algarve

Mimo Algarve offers a daily selection of hands-on cooking and wine experiences in a lovely, light-filled space in the centre of the Pine Cliffs Resort. The offering includes classes on Algarve cuisine, both traditional and modern Portuguese cuisine, as well as new family classes, where parents and children come together around the stoves.

9. Arti Arte Azulejar by Carla Guerreiro

Urbanizacao Cerca do Moinho 37 Entrance Rua Luis de Camoes, Ferragudo 8400-205 Portugal +351 912 937 788 [email protected] http://arti-arte-azulejar.pt
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Arti Arte Azulejar by Carla Guerreiro

Hand Painted Tiles studio, where you can see our work, and also participate on workshops that we regularly schedule.

10. O Cabaz Algarvio

Rua Vale Formoso 330 Ground floor, Loule 8135-148 Portugal +351 910 060 515 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/ocabazalgarvio/
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O Cabaz Algarvio

O CABAZ ALGARVIO is a store of Regional and Gourmet Products, 100% from the Algarve, located in Almancil, centre Algarve. We have Regional and Gourmet products, Souvenirs for Groups and Events, Corporate Gifts, Christmas Hampers and Gift Packs for any Special Occasion. Come visit us!Here you will find all the high quality of the typical products of the Algarve region in just one place!

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