Guidebook for São Bartolomeu de Messines
Sightseeing
Alte, one of the prettiest villages in the Algarve has great spots for wild swimming. Visit the tea room, Aqua de Mel, for the best toasted sandwiches and cakes.
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Alte
Alte, one of the prettiest villages in the Algarve has great spots for wild swimming. Visit the tea room, Aqua de Mel, for the best toasted sandwiches and cakes.
Silves Cathedral
Rua do Sagrado Coracão de MariaCathedral near the castle in Silves
One of the largest and best examples of a Moorish castle. Walk along the castle walls and enjoy magnificent views. Water gardens and tea room within the the walls of the castle.
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Café Silves Castle
Rua do CasteloOne of the largest and best examples of a Moorish castle. Walk along the castle walls and enjoy magnificent views. Water gardens and tea room within the the walls of the castle.
Great for rock climbing and where the Bonelli eagle (Aquila fasciata) has been seen.
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Rocha Da Pena
5 Rua dos CompadresGreat for rock climbing and where the Bonelli eagle (Aquila fasciata) has been seen.
The Paderne Castle trail starts by following the Ribeira de Quarteira River then cross over a roman bridge to get to the Paderne Castle where you can enjoy magnificent views.
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Paderne
The Paderne Castle trail starts by following the Ribeira de Quarteira River then cross over a roman bridge to get to the Paderne Castle where you can enjoy magnificent views.
There is circular trail of 5 km on the south coast that is rich in bird life especially outside the summer season and during the bird migration period.
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Alvor
There is circular trail of 5 km on the south coast that is rich in bird life especially outside the summer season and during the bird migration period.
Fóia is the highest point of the Algarve, Mt Foia (902 meters), for spectacular views of the Algarve. Book downhill cycling with Frank at Outdoor -Tours, +351 282 969 520 or info@outdoor-tours.com
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Fóia
Fóia is the highest point of the Algarve, Mt Foia (902 meters), for spectacular views of the Algarve. Book downhill cycling with Frank at Outdoor -Tours, +351 282 969 520 or info@outdoor-tours.com
Known for the medicinal waters and can be sampled from a fountain below the town. Experience one of the many relaxing and well being programs on offer at the new spa.
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Caldas de Monchique
Known for the medicinal waters and can be sampled from a fountain below the town. Experience one of the many relaxing and well being programs on offer at the new spa.
When exploring the cobbled streets, follow the Monchique Crafts and Producers map
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Monchique
When exploring the cobbled streets, follow the Monchique Crafts and Producers map
Lovely views of Funcho de Diante on the walking route of the Via Algarviana.This road winds up around the hillsides for 7km with spectacular views of the Funcho dam and the reservoir.
Funcho de Diante
Lovely views of Funcho de Diante on the walking route of the Via Algarviana.This road winds up around the hillsides for 7km with spectacular views of the Funcho dam and the reservoir.
The Cross of Portugal is 3m tall and made out of limestone and can b seen en-route to the Moorish castle.
Rua da Cruz de Portugal
Rua da Cruz de PortugalThe Cross of Portugal is 3m tall and made out of limestone and can b seen en-route to the Moorish castle.
Food Scene
Typical Portuguese restaurants where you can have a 3 course meal for about €8.00 includes water and wine. Casa da Vinho is a family favourite. Vale Fuzeiros, 8375-082, Silves, Call +351 282 332 277
Vale Fuzeiros
Typical Portuguese restaurants where you can have a 3 course meal for about €8.00 includes water and wine. Casa da Vinho is a family favourite. Vale Fuzeiros, 8375-082, Silves, Call +351 282 332 277
Simply known as Rui's and well known in the Algarve for the best seafood and fish dishes.
Rua Comendador Vilarinho 27, 8300 Silves, +351 282 442 682
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Marisqueira Rui
27 R. Comendador VilarinhoSimply known as Rui's and well known in the Algarve for the best seafood and fish dishes.
Rua Comendador Vilarinho 27, 8300 Silves, +351 282 442 682
Dine in the candle lit garden with Moorish decor. Serve Mediterranean cuisine including pasta, seafood & fish, steak, duck & venison.
Colina Verde, 8365-061 Algoz, +351 963 393 939 / 282 574 766
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Restaurant Colina Verde
13 Urbanização Colina VerdeDine in the candle lit garden with Moorish decor. Serve Mediterranean cuisine including pasta, seafood & fish, steak, duck & venison.
Colina Verde, 8365-061 Algoz, +351 963 393 939 / 282 574 766
A lovely fish and seafood restaurant on the beach in Olhas d'Agua. Very popular book in the busy season call +351 289 501 637
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La Cigale
65 R. 25 de AbrilA lovely fish and seafood restaurant on the beach in Olhas d'Agua. Very popular book in the busy season call +351 289 501 637
A lovely fish and seafood restaurant on the beach in Olhas d'Agua. Very popular book in the busy season call +351 289 502 852
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O Pássaro Azul
Rua das GémeasA lovely fish and seafood restaurant on the beach in Olhas d'Agua. Very popular book in the busy season call +351 289 502 852
Two Michelin Stars, sea view, part of the hotel Vila Vita Parc. Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, 8400-450 Porches Call +351 282 310 161
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Ocean Restaurant
Rua Anneliese PohlTwo Michelin Stars, sea view, part of the hotel Vila Vita Parc. Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, 8400-450 Porches Call +351 282 310 161
Chicken Piri Piri restaurant. Serves a variety of Portuguese dishes, including the traditional chicken dish with hot pepper sauce (piri-piri), pork & fish. Rua 25 de Abril 14, 8200-433 Guia
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Ramires
14 R. 25 de AbrilChicken Piri Piri restaurant. Serves a variety of Portuguese dishes, including the traditional chicken dish with hot pepper sauce (piri-piri), pork & fish. Rua 25 de Abril 14, 8200-433 Guia
Shopping
When staying at the River House, the town Messines is only a 5 minute drive. Visit the butcher, coffee shops, daily fruit and veg market and the InterMache supermarket.
São Bartolomeu de Messines
When staying at the River House, the town Messines is only a 5 minute drive. Visit the butcher, coffee shops, daily fruit and veg market and the InterMache supermarket.
Algarve shopping centre has lovely shops, restaurants, chemist and the super market, Continente.
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Алгарве Шопінг
Algarve shopping centre has lovely shops, restaurants, chemist and the super market, Continente.
Enjoy lunch at the restaurant, Bar Bacchus, with outdoor sunny deck, at the Porches Pottery outlet. Visit the other pottery stores near Porches Pottery such as Olaria Pequena and Casa Algarve.
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Porches Pottery
Enjoy lunch at the restaurant, Bar Bacchus, with outdoor sunny deck, at the Porches Pottery outlet. Visit the other pottery stores near Porches Pottery such as Olaria Pequena and Casa Algarve.
Every morning except, Sundays, visit the Loule indoor market in the Arabian style market hall on Praça da República surrounded by coffee shops and restaurants.
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Loulé
Every morning except, Sundays, visit the Loule indoor market in the Arabian style market hall on Praça da República surrounded by coffee shops and restaurants.
Entertainment & Activities
Love this sandy blue flag beach, it is ideal for small children as all the facilities are close on hand.
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Olhos de Água
Love this sandy blue flag beach, it is ideal for small children as all the facilities are close on hand.
Buy water park entry tickets online to avoid queueing and you more likely to get a special rate.
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Станція Slide & Splash
125 Vale de DeusBuy water park entry tickets online to avoid queueing and you more likely to get a special rate.
Buy water park entry tickets online to avoid queueing and you more likely to get a special rate.
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Акваленд Алгарве
N125Buy water park entry tickets online to avoid queueing and you more likely to get a special rate.
Buy water park entry tickets online to avoid queueing and you more likely to get a special rate.
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Aquashow Park - Водний парк
n.º 1 R. do SeminoBuy water park entry tickets online to avoid queueing and you more likely to get a special rate.
A great water park for both young and old. Book in advance to swim with the dolphins at Zoo Marine. Buy park entry tickets online to avoid queueing and you more likely to get a special rate.
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Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125A great water park for both young and old. Book in advance to swim with the dolphins at Zoo Marine. Buy park entry tickets online to avoid queueing and you more likely to get a special rate.
Parasailing and jet ski on Albufeira's Praia (beach) dos Pescadores is very popular.
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Albufeira
Parasailing and jet ski on Albufeira's Praia (beach) dos Pescadores is very popular.
A lovely zoo and is a fantastic day out for all ages, with lots of lovely animals. Open all year round, 7 days a week.
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Зоопарк Лагос
A lovely zoo and is a fantastic day out for all ages, with lots of lovely animals. Open all year round, 7 days a week.
A great family day out at the water park that has a small zoo, krazy golf, playground area, animal petting farm, pony rides and a pool to relax by.
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Креїзі Всесвітній Зоопарк
A great family day out at the water park that has a small zoo, krazy golf, playground area, animal petting farm, pony rides and a pool to relax by.
Essentials
In the historical town, Silves, you will find the supermarket, Continente, for a wide selection of groceries.
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Silves
In the historical town, Silves, you will find the supermarket, Continente, for a wide selection of groceries.
Apolónia Supermarket’s delicatessen is a ‘World of Flavours’. Butcher, bakery, fish counter, sushi, fruit and veg and wine.
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Apolónia Supermercados
Apolónia Supermarket’s delicatessen is a ‘World of Flavours’. Butcher, bakery, fish counter, sushi, fruit and veg and wine.
Everything Else
Guests who use the Amendoeira Sports Club for recreational sports can purchase drinks and snacks from the Sports Bar in the main sports club building. Large TVs show the main sports channels.
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Amendoeira Golf Resort
Morgado da LameiraGuests who use the Amendoeira Sports Club for recreational sports can purchase drinks and snacks from the Sports Bar in the main sports club building. Large TVs show the main sports channels.
Bathe in the warm, natural mineral-rich waters and choose from a range of spa treatments designed to ease the body and soothe the mind.
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Monchique Thermal Baths
Bathe in the warm, natural mineral-rich waters and choose from a range of spa treatments designed to ease the body and soothe the mind.