A juicy, almost soupy rice with prawns, clams and crab in a spiced tomato-and-coriander broth. Hearty and typical of the coast.
Insider tip
Usually served for two; best fresh and hot at a marisqueira (seafood house).
The village of Guia is the home of Portuguese piri-piri chicken: crispy grilled and brushed with spicy chilli sauce. Just minutes from Gale.
Food & drinkThe cataplana is the Algarve s signature stew, named after the copper pan in which fish, clams and prawns are steamed.
Food & drinkThe famous flaky custard tart, warm and dusted with cinnamon, belongs to every day in Portugal. Pair it with a short, strong espresso (bica).
