Local Information:
Pingo Doce - almancil - our favourite, and only 5 minutes drive away with underground parking. Does everything, inc sushi! Comparable to Tesco.
https://www.pingodoce.pt/lojas/almancil/
Apolonia - Bit more expensive - great BBQ foods, lots of English finds like Heinz beans etc.
Comparable to Waitrose.
https://www.apolonia.com/en/about-apolonia/about-us/
Aldi - Just as you'd get at home.
Quinta Do Lago (Julias Beach)
Vale Do Lobo (Maria's Beach)
Praia de Loulé Velho
BEST BEACHES ON THE ALGARVE
https://www.algarvefun.com/algarve-tips/top-beaches-algarve
Julia's
http://www.julias-algarve.com/
Maria's
https://mariasbeachalgarve.com/
The Shack
https://www.quintadolago.com/en/restaurants/the-shack/
Izzi's
https://izzysbeachrestaurant.com/
Booking ahead recommended for all,
except the Shack
Designer Outlet Algarve (discounted bands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein - the lot!).
https://www.designeroutletalgarve.com/en/
MAR Shopping Centre (Primark, Mango, Zara, C&A! Excellent food hall serving McD's, KFC, Pizza, Pasta, Mexican, Sushi, Noodles.
And there's a Pingo Doce supermarket, and a Ikea).
https://www.marshopping.com/en/algarve/
Quinta Shopping (designer) - in the Square, Chanel, Louis Vuiton, the lot! But also some nice restaurants there; Tony's pizza! And Royal Indian. And pizza pasta Fantasia - cheap but delicious!
BP Garage, Vale Formosos, 8135-148 Amancil
CAIXIA, Av. José dos Santos Farias 20, 8135-117 Almancil
Farmácia Almancil, Vale Formoso 188, 8135-148 Almancil
Aquashow Park - nearest - 10 mins
All year indoor and outdoor in summer
Slide & Splash
https://www.slidesplash.com/en/
Zoomarine
BP Garage, Vale Formosos, 8135-148 Amancil
Galp, Rua do Comércio Estr. Fonte Santa, 8135-126 Almancil
LOCAL RESTAURANTS - 10 min walk max:
Piripiri D'Almancil Chicken - walkable - fab!
with a lovely Courtyard. Large portions, reasonable.
https://en.piripirialmancil.com/
Barbacoa Steak House - walkable - not cheap
A Quinta - smart restaurant - not yet been
Casa de Pasto Formosa - casual lunch - 5 min walk
New Fat Frog Bar - (cocktails & food & space to play out the back whilst you watch)
Ambrosia Bistro - not yet visited
Henrique Leis - Michelin Star - does lunch deals
https://www.henriqueleis.com/restaurant
SHORT TAXI RIDE
Butchers Almancil Steaks - 10 min taxi
Tribulum - Asian & sushi
https://www.tribulumalgarve.com/
Cassavotra Pizza - 6 mins taxi - best pizzas!
https://pizzeriacasavostra.com/en/home/
Casa Da Quinta Has a DJ in a beautiful outdoor setting. Mainly fish.
Sr Frango Chicken - that is cheap - not yet been!
VALE DO LOBO - 15 min taxi, book restaurants ahead.
LA PRACA (area) Lively bandstand with singing & dancing for kids whilst adults eat and can see them having fun!
https://www.valedolobo.com/en/resort-life/facilities/the-praca/
Monty's - steak, burgers, ribs, pizza, salads, chicken
Sandbanks Beach Restaurant - similar to Mony's
https://sandbanksvaledolobo.com/
Amore - Italian - pizzas, pasta (in same square)
Go to PAR-TEE GOLF afterwards for some mini-golf!
QUINTA DO LAGO - 15 MIN TAXI
Dano's Sports Bar & Restaurant - kids play area, climbing frame and American food & cocktails.
https://www.quintadolago.com/en/restaurants/danos/
The Shack - day or night. Can't book. Set on man-made beach around a lake, with inflatable assort course (seasonal). Cabana beds. Pedalos. Take cash 40 euros for electric boat. Good fun!
https://www.quintadolago.com/en/restaurants/the-shack/
The Bold Octopus - on stilts - over the beach. Fab food, Mix of fish, burgers, salads, vege, chicken. DJ on roof terrace.
2 Passos - Fish - also on stilts - over the beach
https://www.restaurante2passos.com/home/eng
Ancão Beach Club - also on stilts - over the beach
https://www.ancaobeachclub.com/
Limoni Quinta do Lago - Posh Italian - Gold cutlery!
https://limoniquintadolago.pt/
Royal Indian Cuisine & Bar - lovely indian food
https://royal-indian-cuisine-bar.business.site/
Karting De Almancil - by Apolonia supermarket
Mini Golf Vale Do Lobo - PAR-TEEE open late!
Driving Ranges (x2) in Quinta Do Lago
& Mini Golf
BOLT Via the app
UBER Via the app
Algarve Taxis algarvet.com
or text or call Felipe +351 965 579 991 - he knows us! He has 6 seaters