GirlGI | Girl Gone International Issue 9 | Page 117

Algarve, Portugal

Life’s a beach in Algarve, and so is this funky restaurant just
steps away from the sand. (Chelsea Claus Photography)

While the Alentejo region is known as the breadbasket of Portugal, the Algarve’s food rep has
suffered for it’s popularity as a beachy touristhive. Regardless, it’s still a perfect location to
enjoy
Portuguese seafood delights. Fishermen deliver
their catch to the markets daily. Paired with crisp
vinho verde wine, look out for fresh grilled line
fish (sardines being the ultimate), bean stew with
whelks (feijoada de buzinas), clams with pork and
mixed seafood cooked in traditional vessels.
Portugal is renowned for its sweet egg-based
desserts. In the Algarve look out for angel-hair
Dom Rodrigos and the dainty Morgadinhos de
Amendoa (marzipan cakes). No less than 6
Michelin starred restaurants can be found,
mor than any other Portuguese region.