Top Faro Dining Experiences

This intimate wine tasting offers a thoughtful introduction to the wines of the Algarve, one of Portugal's most fascinating yet often overlooked wine regions. Through a carefully curated selection of regional wines and local products, you'll discover the people, producers, and traditions that shape each glass, while gaining a deeper understanding of the region's unique wine identity. Designed for curious travellers, whether you're just beginning your wine journey or already enjoy exploring different wine regions, the experience encourages conversation, questions, and discovery in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Rather than focusing on technical jargon, we explore the stories, places, and culture behind Algarve wines, creating an experience that is both educational and genuinely enjoyable.

The word cataplana refers not only to the utensil but also to the dishes that are prepared in it. The characteristics of this pan allow a wide range of dishes to be created that are a delight for all the senses and are good for one’s heart, as the cataplana enables little fat to be used in recipes. Throughout this experience, participants will have the opportunity to discover all the potential of the most iconic utensil in Algarve gastronomy, and will learn to make a cataplana with fish and shellfish.

Get the full experience in Ria Formosa with this private tour, where you can do both some water sports, plus have oysters and champagne as a reward. Easily find the surf club in Faro, then try your hand at surfing, then stand up paddleboarding through the area’s famous oyster farms. All your gear is provided for you, so you just need to be ready for a fun day out.

By the eyes of our Chef, you can discover the Algarve Culture: colors, smells, flavors, traditions. After this sensory journey in Faro Municipality Market you will learn how to cook a real Algarve Cataplana. In the end, surprise yourself with a traditional meal with authentic flavors and fall in love with the Algarve

Come and experience a lovely way to experience our beautiful Serra de Monchique, book your picnic and we will send you map coordinates to find it. We will pick out a beautiful spot for you to enjoy a relaxed afternoon surrounded by nature. Inside your picnic basket, you will enjoy a carefully chosen variety of local products, homemade pastries, Portuguese sausage, local salt-cured ham, homemade bread, followed by a choice of chicken piri-piri or or local Assadura (Pork, with parsley and garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice) and a taste of our very own wine, grown on Foia. After lunch just relaxes or have a nice walk on the mountain.

Cruise the glittering waters of Ria Formosa Natural Park on a 3-hour sailing trip from Faro. After you climb aboard a luxurious catamaran, sail to natural landmarks like Deserta Island and Farol Island and scour the scenery for sightings of exotic birds. Observe the lives of locals as you listen to history and culture-rich commentary from your guide. Receive personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to 10 passengers.

Discover the local marine life around Faro, Portugal during this exciting cruise. Join a small group and set sail on the Atlantic Ocean in search of several aquatic species. Observe bottlenose and common dolphins, marine birds, bluefin tuna, and perhaps even orcas and sharks. An onboard marine biologist provides information on what you see and collects research data.

Stray from the beaten path and see parts of Albufeira that are inaccessible by traditional tour vehicle on a quad bike tour. Visit Alte and Paderne in that order, exploring at a pace that suits you. You can choose to drive the bike or ride as a passenger. Numbers are limited to 10 per excursion to ensure a personalized experience.

Faro's Old Town is dotted with tourist restaurants that can be difficult to distinguish from the real thing. This small-group walking tour steers you past them to four local restaurants and taverns, where you taste around 10 traditional Portuguese dishes paired with a drink at every stop. A local guide leads the way through the historic walled quarter between bites.

"Venture" into dusk on a Classic boat cruise through the beautiful Ria Formosa, as you relax and become one with nature and wildlife of this amazing Paradise. The emphasis of this experience is to enjoy and take your mind off things. Drinks and typical Portuguese TAPAS are served onboard, as we glide quietly into the Sunset, that magical and unhurried moment, when it seems that nature and time itself slow down as our King Star says goodbye to us and inevitably dives into the horizon, displaying dazzling colours, sensations of tranquillity and unforgettable pleasure. Sunset our emblem and inspiration, the philosophy that drove our project, the desire to offer pleasant and unforgettable experiences in your own time, without rush or extremes, at your own pace. Exercise your senses, sip your drink, taste the fruits of the ocean (oysters and others) listen to the sound of pure nature, the birds, the waves, or, the right musical note of your choice for that unique moment in a magical place.