Visiting the Algarve means tasting it, too. Portuguese food is simple, honest and full of flavour, and there are a few dishes every visitor should try.
Start with the sandwiches
The prego and the bifana are perfect entry points to Portuguese food. Simple, tasty and easy to eat, they please almost everyone.
Both are quick, which makes them ideal when you are exploring and short on time.
Knife-and-fork dishes
The bitoque, with steak, egg and fries, is Portuguese home cooking at its best.
Peppercorn steak is a good choice if you enjoy a sauce with real character.
Where to begin
In Loule, Pregaria brings several of these classics together in one place.
It is a good starting point for discovering the flavours of the region.