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Not to mention:well-styled hotelsthat are the stuff of social media dreams.

Praia Marinha Lagoa

Praia Marinha Lagoa

Although rivaling the beauty of nearby Mediterranean mainstays likeMallorcaandSt.

The attention-to-detail extends to the restaurant as well, with most of the ingredients coming from the hotels gardens.

Dont let the old-school website fool youthis understated agritourism boutique hotel is as stylish as they come.

Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resorts outdoor swimming pool

Tivoli Carvoeiro Algarve Resort’s outdoor swimming pool

And thats all before the menus arrive.

Instead, theyre hand-harvested by local fishermen in a dangerous, by-permit-only process.

Translation: Theyre priceybut it will be Euros well-spent.

Anantara Vilamoura

Anantara Vilamoura

In quaint Carvoeiro, chef Rui Silvestres Bon Bon is a perfect example.

For a taste, head to Cabrita Wines in sleepy Silves.

Also in your tasting lineup: Moscatel and Arintotwo more wines made from native grapes.

Local foods at Ria restaurant

Local foods at Ria restaurant

Save room in your suitcase, because youll want to bring back a bottle or two.

Bon Bon

Bon Bon

Cabrita Wines

Cabrita Wines