Loule s Moorish-style market hall is full of fish, fruit, cheese and spices. Taste medronho, the local strawberry-tree spirit.
Insider tip
Come on Saturday morning, when the big weekly market spreads out around the hall too.
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).
