The village Almancil is beautifully set in the Algarve and 266 km away from Lisbon. It enjoys a warm climate all year around. Whistler tells that celebrities including Madonna, Elton John and ex-footballer Luis Figo own a little property.
The definite guide for food lovers and those who want to become one!
The intimate Swiss chalet of Brazilian born chef and owner Hernique Leis has a wonderful and cosy atmosphere; in 1993, after cooking for Paul Bocuse, Pierre Troisgros, Gaston Lenotre and Pierre Gagnaire, he realized his dream of his own restaurant; try the "salad of quails or scallops" or the "langoustines starters" followed by the "crispy breast of guinea fowl stuffed with wild mushrooms and pata negra ham";
Average price / person (no wine): Euro 60.-
The restaurant "Sao Gabriel" is located between Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo; it is the unique combination of Swiss perfection and warm hospitality in an enchanting Portuguese ambience; after Jens Rittmeyer left Portugal in 2009 for the northern island of Germany named Sylt he is followed by new heachef Torsten Schulz who is providing culinary highlights
