Algarve Restaurants
Algarve Gastronomy
When you visit the beautiful Algarve, you should never miss to pay visit to the Portuguese gastronomic paradises which are dedicated to the lovers of fresh fish. What’s more, the amazing fresh quality of the seafood is the best. The fishing villages are just built attached to the sea.
Base food ingredients
When it comes to the basic ingredient of the food in Algarve, it mostly comprises of fish, vegetables, meat, fruit etc. The codfish is considered the National dish. This is the reason why you would find that during the Christmas, Portugal eats fish while the rest of the world goes for chicken. They love to have boiled potatoes along with cabbage and chickpeas. They are all seasoned with olive oil. Rich and varied gourmet is one of the best experiences of visiting the Algarve that visitors gets not only in the coast but also in the interiors next to the mountains as well.
Popular fish dishes
When you wake up early, you would find that the fishermen go out fishing which is then sold in the local markets. When it comes to the most ordered dishes, mention can be made of garlic grilled prawns, monkfish soup, octopus rice, fish stew and so on. When you go in the interior regions of Algarve you would notice that all dishes have a typical rural flavor like cherry chicken, chickpeas stew etc.
Enjoy varieties of other delicious dishes
There are many famous Algarve restaurants that serve well cooked and tasty foods. You would find a variety of dishes in their endless menu ranging from chicken kebab to lamb. You would be able to be delighted with delicious food along with a beautiful views of the beach and ocean. In some restaurants, you would find that they serve traditional Indonesian soup as well as fresh salads like the Caesar. You can have delicious sandwiches and the best hamburgers.
You should never miss the desserts and sweets and local fruits. You would love to try them all. Some these include figs that are filled with almonds, and many other goodies like honey, almonds and fig jam. As mentioned earlier, you can never resist the temptation to beat the pure deliciousness of fish and seafood. You will find that most of the restaurants in Algarve cooking is one-pot-cooking. You can go for monkfish rice, cataplana (cooked and then served in a copper dish) or you can also go for a fish stew. When you order staket, you will find that the meat is cooked on a heated stone. You can also choose for a Brazilian Rodizio which is a type of a mixed meat buffet.
To wrap up you can find basicly that the great variety of food in Algarve to be it Italian, Chinese, Indian or Thai cuisine. When you look at the numbers, you find that the variety of dishes available in Algarve is increasing. So, the next time you happen to go to the Algarve, do not forget to try all the dishes. Your taste buds will just keep craving for more!
Jom Adastico is an independent writer for the Algarve in Portugal, writing most about Algarve property, Algarve Holidays and the Algarve Lifestyle in general. Thank you for reading the articles.
