Barcelona
Faro
Mosquito
€
€€€
(
46 Carrer dels Carders, +34 93 268
7569
) Spain meets Vietnam with delicious consequences
in this cool, well-priced tapas restaurant. From the soup
to the dumplings, each miniature dish packs a tasty
punch.
La Malandrina
€€
€€
(
5 Carrer de L’Almirall
Cervera, Barceloneta, +34 603 621 939
) You could be
forgiven for not noticing this humble little Barceloneta
steak restaurant, but what the exterior lacks in spectacle,
the food makes up for with a vengeance. The meat tastes
as if it’s come straight from an Argentine
parilla
(grill).
Absenta Bar
(
36 Carrer de Sant Carles, Barceloneta, +34
932 213 638)
Absenta attracts the crowds with its laidback
atmosphere and bohemian décor. It keeps them coming
back with shots of flaming absinthe and an enchanting
green fairy, which hangs on the wall.
Montjuïc Castle
Located atop Montjuïc Hill, this
elegant castle was built in the 17th century. The
architecture is exquisite, as are the views across
Barcelona.
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Aqui d’el Rey
€
€€€
(
6-8 Rua do Rapouso, +351 289 801
451
) This attractive restaurant specialises in flavours from
Portugal’s former African colony, Angola. The
moamba
(meat cooked with garlic, okra and palm oil) is a house
favourite.
Faz Gostos
€€€
€
(
13 Rua do Castelo,
+351 289 878 422
) For Faro’s top culinary experience and
service, head to the spacious Faz Gostos. Expect the likes
of flavoursome
bacalhau
(cod) with scallops, and crisp
John Dory with coriander rice or prawn fricassee.
Liceo
(
4-6 Largo Terreiro do Bispo, +351 289 823 343
)
Come on a Friday evening to this decent little restaurant
on a lively square, and you’ll be treated to live
fado
,
Portugal’s distinctive music. Sung with passion, it’s a
good way to understand what makes the Portuguese tick.
Vilamoura
has two fabulous beaches either side of a
plush marina packed with luxury yachts. The west side of
the marina runs boat trips up the coast, including tours
that offer the chance to spot dolphins.
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Montjuïc Castle:
The military fortress
dates back to 1640
Drool over your dream
yacht at Vilamoura
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