The Directory

Every trusted address on the coast

Real Algarve businesses, verified and bilingual.

Concierge

Algarve Concierge Club

Premium lifestyle concierge: restaurant reservations, private chefs, yacht charters, airport transfers.

PremiumYachtDining
Vilamoura, Lagos, Albufeira
🎬
Film & Media

Algarvornia

Film, media and creative work in the Algarve. A founding member of LivingLink Algarve.

FilmMediaCreative
Algarve✓ Verified
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Property & Rentals

Casas do Sotavento

Property and rentals in the Eastern Algarve. A founding member of LivingLink Algarve.

PropertyRentalsEastern Algarve
Eastern Algarve✓ Verified
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Clinics & Doctors

Clínica Sul Saúde

Private GP clinic with English-speaking doctors. Walk-in appointments, bloodwork, referrals, prescriptions.

Walk-InBloodworkPrivate
Portimão
☀️
Services

Hello Sunshine

A founding member of LivingLink Algarve, offering services across the coast.

ServicesAlgarve
Algarve✓ Verified
⚖️
Legal & Finance

Luso Legal Partners

NHR, D7, Golden Visa and property law specialists. Fully bilingual team, fixed-fee packages available.

NHRD7Property Law
Portimão & Lagos
AI & Marketing

Metatron Intelligence

Metatron helps companies turn AI, marketing, and intelligence into usable client work. The hub feeds the work. The agency site is where visitors land for advisory, marketing, and operational services.

AI AdvisoryMarketingIntelligence
Algarve & Remote✓ Verified
🧠
Mental Health

Mind & Shore Therapy

Expat counselling: transitions, anxiety, life changes, relationships. Online and in-person sessions EN/DE.

Expat FocusOnlineAnxiety
Lagos & Online
🍷
Local Living

Origens

Origens is Ferragudo's finest destination for Algarve wines and regional products. Run by Luís Alberto, the village mayor, this curated shop celebrates the best of local producers — from single-quinta wines and regional olive oils to artisan preserves and traditional Algarvian crafts.

WineRegional ProductsArtisan
Ferragudo✓ Verified
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Furniture & Interiors

SunHome Interiors

Full interior design service and custom furniture. EN/DE spoken. Showroom and site visits.

CustomInterior DesignShowroom
Lagos
🤝
Home Care

Trust Home Care

Personal and home-care support for residents across the Algarve and Portugal. A founding member of LivingLink Algarve.

Home CarePersonal SupportElderly Care
Algarve & Portugal✓ Verified
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Local Living

A Forja

Rustic backstreet restaurant beloved by locals and expats alike. Slow-braised lamb, enormous mixed grills and honest prices. No frills, all flavour.

GrillsLocalRustic
Lagos
🐠
Local Living

A Sagres

The original village restaurant. Whole grilled fish, barnacles, percebes and the kind of tuna steak that justifies the drive to the end of Europe.

SeafoodBarnaclesEnd of Europe
Sagres
🐚
Local Living

A Tasca do Zé

No-nonsense fishermen's tasca on Alvor's main street. Daily catch on a chalkboard, mountain of clams in white wine and a carafão of house red you won't forget.

SeafoodLocalFishermen's Restaurant
Alvor
🏰
Local Living

A Ver Tavira

Hilltop restaurant with panoramic views over Tavira's distinctive rooftops and castle. Modern Portuguese cuisine, sunset aperitifs and an impressive tasting menu.

ViewsModern PortugueseTasting Menu
Tavira
🎤
Local Living

Adega do Cantor

Cliff Richard's cellar-restaurant near Albufeira, now independently managed. Rustic stone interior, Portuguese wine list, traditional meat and fish dishes.

Wine CellarTraditionalCelebrity
Lagoa
🪟
Renovation & Building

AlgSun Blinds & Shutters

Interior blinds, exterior shutters, awnings and roller shutters. Supply and installation.

BlindsShuttersAwnings
All Algarve
🏗️
Renovation & Building

AlgaReno Build

Licensed renovation contractor. Kitchens, bathrooms, tiles. Full project management. EN contracts.

KitchenBathroomLicensed
All Algarve
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Dentists

AlgarSmile Dental

Implants, whitening, orthodontics and general dentistry. EN, DE and PT spoken, Saturday appointments.

ImplantsWhiteningOrthodontics
Albufeira
🏠
Concierge

Algarve Keys Property Mgmt

Full holiday rental management: Airbnb/Booking.com listing, guest check-in, cleaning, maintenance.

AirbnbRental MgmtGuest Services
All Algarve
📦
Relocation

Algarve Relocation Co.

Full relocation service: airport pickup, NIF, bank account, school search, and settling-in support.

NIFBank AccountSchools
All Algarve
🏬
Local Living

Algarve Shopping

The largest shopping centre in the region. Over 100 stores including Zara, H&M, Fnac, a hypermarket and food court. Reliable for any practical errand.

ShoppingFashionHypermarket
Albufeira
🏋️
Fitness

AlgarveFit CrossFit Box

CrossFit, strength & conditioning classes. Drop-in welcome. Open gym membership. EN/PT coaches.

CrossFitDrop-InMembership
Portimão
🍋
Local Living

Alvor Village Market

Open-air produce market held Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Local fishermen sell direct, farmers bring citrus and herbs, and handicrafts round out the stalls.

MarketFishCitrus
Alvor
🌅
Local Living

Aqua Beach Bar

Beachfront bar at Praia da Rocha with sundowners, cocktails and light bites. The go-to sunset spot for Portimão residents and tourists alike.

Beach BarCocktailsSunset
Portimão
🛍️
Local Living

Aqua Portimão

Modern shopping centre with fashion, electronics, a supermarket and cinema. Practical one-stop for residents across the western Algarve.

ShoppingFashionSupermarket
Portimão
🦩
Local Living

Atlântico Beach Bar

Right on the beach at the edge of the estuary nature reserve. Smoothies, natural wines and sunset cocktails with flamingo sightings as standard.

Beach BarNatureFlamingo
Alvor
🎨
Renovation & Building

Azulejo Artisan Workshop

Hand-painted traditional azulejo tiles and modern ceramic imports. Design to order.

AzulejoHand-PaintedCeramic
Lagos
🧖
Spa & Wellness

Bamboo Spa

Full-day wellness packages, couples retreats, deep tissue massage, hot stone, facial treatments.

Full-DayCouplesMassage
Vilamoura
Local Living

Bar Choupana

Beach-level bar at Carvoeiro's tiny bay. Morning espresso, afternoon Aperol spritz and evening gin. The locals' spot, packed before any tourist finds it.

Beach BarEspressoAperol
Carvoeiro
🍹
Local Living

Baía Bar

Elegant marina bar with DJs on summer evenings, craft cocktails and front-row seats to superyacht arrivals. Dress code: smart casual.

CocktailsMarinaDJ
Vilamoura
💅
Hair & Beauty

Beauty Lab Albufeira

Nails, lashes, brows, waxing, spray tan. EN/DE staff. Online booking. Open 7 days.

NailsLashes7 Days
Albufeira
🏰
Local Living

Café Inglês

Terraced café-restaurant beneath the red sandstone castle. Algarve-fusion cuisine, English breakfasts and homemade cakes that draw visitors up the hill.

Castle ViewsEnglish BreakfastCakes
Silves
🌱
Landscaping & Pool

Casa Verde Landscaping

Garden design and maintenance. Irrigation systems, planting, pool surround landscaping.

Garden DesignIrrigationMaintenance
Western Algarve
💍
Local Living

Casa da Luz Boutique

Village boutique selling local handmade jewellery, beach cover-ups, Portuguese ceramics and quality linen clothing. Open daily in summer.

BoutiqueJewelleryLinen
Praia da Luz
🌿
Local Living

Casa da Medronha

Artisan distillery shop selling handcrafted medronho (arbutus brandy) in various aged expressions. Also honey, jams and mountain herbs. The definitive Monchique souvenir.

MedronhoBrandyMountain
Monchique
Cleaning & Household

CasaClean Network

Vetted, insured domestic cleaners. Weekly, biweekly and post-construction cleans. Key holding available.

InsuredWeeklyPost-Build
Lagos, Portimão, Albufeira
Local Living

Columbus Bar

Faro's best-known expat bar in the old town. Sunday roasts, football on the screens, English breakfast and a loyal community of long-term residents.

ExpatSunday RoastSports
Faro
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Local Living

Dom Sebastião

A Lagos institution since 1979. Terracotta interiors, black pork cataplana, perfectly executed grilled fish and an Algarve wine list that rewards exploration.

ClassicCataplanaBlack Pork
Lagos
🚗
Legal & Finance

DrivePortugal Academy

Portuguese driving licence conversion and fresh lessons for new residents. EN/DE instructors.

LicenceDrivingResidents
Lagos
🏄
Local Living

Dromedário

The iconic Sagres village bar. Ice cold Super Bock, surfers, travellers and long-termers sharing tables. Open late. No Wi-Fi, but you won't need it.

BarSurfersVillage Life
Sagres
🦴
Physiotherapy

East Algarve Chiropractic

Chiropractic adjustments, back and neck pain, sciatica. EN spoken. Accepting new patients.

Back PainSciaticaNew Patients
Tavira
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Insurance

Expat Insurance Algarve

Health, property and car insurance packages tailored for foreign residents. Portuguese and international policies.

HealthPropertyCar
Portimão
🏪
Local Living

Forum Algarve

The flagship shopping destination of the Algarve. 170+ stores, IKEA, all major fashion chains, cinema multiplex and food court. Close to the airport.

ShoppingIKEAFashion
Faro
🎨
Local Living

Galeria da Arte

Small gallery-shop combining original Algarve art prints, hand-thrown ceramics and Portuguese linen. Popular source of quality souvenirs and gifts.

ArtCeramicsGifts
Carvoeiro
🔧
Tradespeople

Handyman Algarve

Plumbing, electrical, painting and general maintenance. Same-week bookings, transparent pricing.

PlumbingElectricalPainting
Western Algarve
🎸
Local Living

Kiss Bar

Legendary open-air bar in the heart of the old town. Cold Sagres on tap, live acoustic sessions and a terrace that stays warm long after dark.

BarLive MusicOld Town
Albufeira
🛒
Local Living

Lagos Municipal Market

Two-floor covered market in the town centre. Fresh fish downstairs, fruit and vegetables, local honey, dried figs and crafts upstairs. Open Tuesday–Sunday mornings.

MarketFresh FishArtisan
Lagos
🫒
Local Living

Loja Agrícola

Farm supply shop turned local treasure. Seeds, artisan preserves, Algarvian olive oil, almond pastries and freshly pressed citrus juice. A proper farmers' local.

Farm ShopOlive OilLocal Produce
Lagoa
🏺
Local Living

Loja do Artesanato

Traditional crafts shop in the old town. Locally made azulejo tiles, cork products, leather goods and flavoured medronho (arbutus berry brandy) to take home.

AzulejoCorkMedronho
Silves
🎵
Local Living

Mar d'Histórias

Charming village café-bar with terrace tables, local wines by the glass and live acoustic music on weekend evenings. The social heart of Ferragudo.

Wine BarLive MusicTerrace
Ferragudo
👗
Local Living

Marina Boutique Row

A curated strip of boutiques along the marina promenade. Designer swimwear, nautical gifts, fine jewellery and tailored menswear — all within a pleasant evening stroll.

BoutiqueDesignerMarina
Vilamoura
🦞
Local Living

Marisqueira Rio

Riverside seafood restaurant in the shadow of the Moorish castle. Communal-style grilled mixed shellfish platters, cold white wine and orange grove views.

SeafoodRiversideCastle
Silves
🍊
Local Living

Mercado Municipal de Tavira

Beautiful 19th-century market hall packed with local produce. Eastern Algarve oranges, honeycombs, smoked meats, fresh cheese and local pottery.

MarketOrangesPottery
Tavira
💪
Physiotherapy

MoveWell Physiotherapy

Sports injuries, post-operative rehabilitation, manual therapy. Home visits available. EN/NL spoken.

SportsRehabHome Visits
Lagos
🍷
Local Living

No Pátio Wine Bar

Courtyard wine bar in the old town. 150+ Portuguese labels, natural wines from small producers, cheese and charcuterie boards. Laid-back and knowledgeable staff.

WineNatural WineOld Town
Lagos
🏯
Local Living

O Castelo

Clifftop restaurant at the village square overlooking the beach. Grilled whole fish, cataplana for two and a terrace with one of the Algarve's best sea views.

SeafoodSea ViewVillage Square
Carvoeiro
🍞
Local Living

O Penedo

Old town stalwart near the tunnel. Traditional Portuguese home cooking, friendly service and the kind of bread basket that ruins dinner plans.

TraditionalOld TownHomemade
Albufeira
🎣
Local Living

O Pescador

Family-run seafood restaurant one street back from the beach. Charcoal grilled sea bass, whole bream and a caldeirada de peixe that regulars drive from Lagos for.

SeafoodFamilyCaldeirada
Praia da Luz
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Pets

Pet Taxi South

Vet transport, airport pet pickups and cross-border pet relocation consulting. EN & DE spoken.

Vet TransportAirportRelocation
All Algarve
🏊
Tradespeople

PoolTech Algarve

Pool installation, heating, automation and weekly maintenance contracts. APCE certified technicians.

Pool MaintenanceHeatingAutomation
Central & Eastern Algarve
🦪
Local Living

Quatro Águas

Exceptional seafood beside the Ria Formosa ferry dock. Arroz de linguado (sole rice), stuffed squid and the freshest clams pulled straight from the lagoon.

Ria FormosaSeafoodRice Dishes
Tavira
🧆
Local Living

Restaurante A Venda

Hidden gem in Faro's old town, beloved by locals for honest bacalhau, slow-cooked pork cheeks and the best Sunday lunch in the capital.

TraditionalBacalhauLocal Favourite
Faro
🦑
Local Living

Restaurante Casinha

Beloved village restaurant tucked into a cobbled alley. Fresh catch, homemade cataplana and the best grilled squid in the western Algarve. Book ahead.

SeafoodTraditionalFerragudo
Ferragudo
🫘
Local Living

Restaurante Central

The meeting point of Lagoa town. Market-fresh daily specials, feijão à Portuguesa, arroz de pato and all the comfort of a proper Portuguese cozinha.

TraditionalDaily SpecialsLocal
Lagoa
🦞
Local Living

Restaurante Evaristo

Perched on a clifftop above a private beach. Exceptional grilled fish, lobster and views that justify the drive. A must for special occasions.

SeafoodClifftopSpecial Occasion
Albufeira
🐗
Local Living

Restaurante Jardim das Oliveiras

Hillside restaurant surrounded by olive and eucalyptus trees. Grilled wild boar, pork belly with orange and honey, and the best mountain view table in the Algarve.

MountainWild BoarViews
Monchique
🐐
Local Living

Restaurante Teresinha

The definitive mountain restaurant. Chouriço grilled at the table, presunto from the valley, roast kid goat and medronho digestifs that set the altitude record.

ChouriçoPresuntoKid Goat
Monchique
Local Living

Sirius Restaurant

Marina-front dining at its finest. Grilled catch of the day, regional starters and a cellar of Alentejo and Douro reds. Prime people-watching terrace.

MarinaSeafoodWine
Vilamoura
🤖
Smart Home

Smart Home Algarve

Home automation: lighting, security, climate control, remote access. KNX and Z-Wave certified.

KNXSmartSecurity
All Algarve
📊
Legal & Finance

South Finance Algarve

Tax returns, NHR management, company formation and ongoing accountancy for foreign residents.

TaxNHRCompany Formation
Faro & Portimão
✂️
Hair & Beauty

Studio Corte

Full hair salon: cuts, colour, keratin, balayage. EN/DE spoken. Walk-in and appointment.

ColourBalayageWalk-In
Lagos
📐
Tradespeople

Studio Sul Architects

Licensed architects and project managers for villa renovation, extensions and new builds. EN/DE team.

ArchitectureRenovationNew Build
Lagos
🦀
Local Living

Sueste

Iconic waterfront restaurant on the quay facing Portimão. Renowned for spider crab, grilled fish and sweeping views across the Arade estuary.

SeafoodWaterfrontCrab
Ferragudo
🧘
Fitness

Sunset Studio Yoga

EN/DE yoga classes for all levels. Beginner-friendly. Memberships, drop-in and retreats. Outdoor seasonal.

All LevelsMembershipsOutdoor
Praia da Luz
🏄
Local Living

Surf Republic

Well-stocked surf shop in the village centre. Boards, wetsuits, fins and accessories from top brands. Board rental and repair workshop on site.

SurfBoardsRental
Sagres
🦐
Local Living

Tasca Ria Formosa

Harbourfront dining with the Ria Formosa lagoon islands as backdrop. Grilled prawns, choco frito and sunset platters popular with residents and airport arrivals.

Ria FormosaHarbourSunset
Faro
🥘
Local Living

Tasca da Brisa

Simple, authentic tasca serving home-style Portuguese dishes at lunch. Rotating daily specials, thick soups, bacalhau and a room full of regulars.

LunchBacalhauLocal
Portimão
⛱️
Furniture & Interiors

Teak & Sun Outdoor Living

Premium teak and aluminium outdoor furniture. Terrace, poolside and garden sets. Delivery included.

TeakPoolsideDelivery
All Algarve
🏉
Local Living

The Rocky Bar

The social centre of the expat community. Sunday roasts, quiz nights, Wimbledon, Premiership football and a long porch that faces the beach.

ExpatSportsQuiz Night
Praia da Luz
🐟
Local Living

Três Palmeiras

Long-standing seafood institution on the riverfront. The grilled red mullet and arroz de lingueirão (razor clam rice) are legendary. Outdoor terrace, summer only.

SeafoodRiverfrontRice Dishes
Portimão
🎷
Local Living

Upa Upa Bar

A bohemian riverside bar tucked under the arches of Tavira's Roman bridge. Craft beer, live jazz on Thursdays and the most atmospheric terrace in the eastern Algarve.

JazzRiversideCraft Beer
Tavira
🍳
Furniture & Interiors

Villa Kitchen Studio

Bespoke kitchen design and installation. German engineering, Portuguese craftsmanship. Showroom open.

Bespoke KitchenGerman QualityShowroom
Portimão