PREPARE FOR a delectable seafood experience in Tavira as the borough hosts its third Gastronomy from the Sea Festival, continuing until May 21. As well as the opportunity to taste the freshest octopus, scallops and tuna, there will also be the chance to savour some traditional Algarvean desserts including tarts made with Carob and Almond.
The following restaurants will take part in this year’s festival: Baixamar (Santa Luzia), Bica (Tavira), Brisa do Rio (Tavira), Cabanas Park (Aparthotel Cabanas Park – Cabanas), Casa do Abade (Santa Luzia), Casa do Polvo (Santa Luzia), Churrasqueira do Livramento (Luz de Tavira), Inevitável (Hotel Vila Galé Albacora, Tavira), Panorâmico (Hotel Porta Nova, Tavira) and Vincent (Santa Luzia).
At the end of the festival a raffle will be held to win a weekend “by the sea” in one of the following hotels: Cabanas Park Resort, Golden Club (Cabanas), Residencial Marés, Hotel Porta Nova, Aldeamento Quinta do Morgado, Vila Galé Albacora, Vila Galé Tavira (Tavira) and Moradias Turísticas Pedras D’El Rei (Santa Luzia).
Restaurants and menus
Restaurante Baixamar Tel: 281 381 184
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Monday and Sunday lunchtime.
Main dish: Tuna with orange. Dessert: Pears in red wine.
Restaurante Bica Tel: 281 323 843
Open everyday for lunch and dinner.
Main dish: Octopus. Dessert: Almond Tart.
Restaurante Brisa do Rio Tel: 281 321 670
Open for dinner. Closed on Wednesdays.
Main dish: Tuna with shrimps. Dessert: Parfait de medronho (rich creamy dessert made with Algarvean brandy).
Restaurante Cabanas Park Resort
Tel: 281 320 000
Open everyday for lunch and dinner.
Main dish: Octopus. Dessert: Carob Tart.
Restaurante Casa do Abade Tel: 281 381 734
Open for dinner only on weekdays and lunch and dinner on weekends. Closed on Thursdays
Main dish: Fried octopus with sweet potatoes. Dessert: Orange pudding with almonds.
Tasquinha Casa do Polvo Tel: 965 084 207
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed on Wednesdays.
Main dish: Bittersweet Octopus. Dessert: Rice pudding.
Churrasqueira do Livramento Tel: 289 793 176
Open everyday for lunch and dinner.
Main dish: Tuna. Dessert: Toucinho-do-céu (a rich cake made with eggs and sugar).
Restaurante Inevitável Tel: 281 380 800
Closed on Monday.
Main dish: Octopus. Dessert: Strawberries and figs.
Restaurante Panorâmico Tel: 281 329 700
Open every day, only for dinner.
Main dish: Octopus. Dessert: Almond biscuits soaked in wine.
Restaurante Pedro Tel: 281 370 425
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed on Mondays.
Main dish: Fillets of octopus. Dessert: Almond Tart.
Restaurante Vincent Tel: 281 381 732
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed on Fridays.
Main dish: Scallops. Dessert: Profiteroles with chocolate.
