As if you needed another reason to add the Algarve to your list...

Not just beautiful beaches and dramatic cliffs, Portugal's sunny southern region is quaint towns to get lost in, excellent wine, and a cuisine full of undiscovered treasures. Watch our new video to get a taste of this special place.

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Sabrina is the sunny face you'll see when you step inside our cooking school in the Algarve. As our Gourmet Shop Manager, she's an expert in all the delicious things this region has to offer.

Planning a trip to the Algarve? Here are Sabrina's top tips: 

Must-eat dish

"Don’t miss conquilhas à Algarvia — local clams cooked with garlic and cilantro. Simple but delicious!"

Favorite place in the region

"I love the nature and calmness of the Monchique mountains. For a true hidden secret, head to Moinho do Poucochinho, an old water mill. This magical spot just makes you feel zen".

Best souvenir to bring back from your vacation

"You can’t leave without some Piri-Piri sauce! Recipes vary from region to region, but the common ingredients are chili, lemon, oil, and red bell peppers. We carry a great one here in the shop. And you have to try some frango piri piri (piri piri chicken) — either visit a local market with a BBQ or go to Guia, the unofficial chicken piri piri capital of the Algarve".