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With an Antoni Gaudí-style interior, this is a truly inspired late-night option.

Rarely visited, and best in mid-summer when the area is awash with bright pink oleander, the village is known for its hand-made bamboo baskets and rustic chairs. Nearby are the ruins of a fort and two mills.

Gramacho has recently gained another 9-hole layout to add to the original double nine, and the combination allows for a variety of options in pin settings and length to suit both high and low handicappers.

The quake devastates Lisbon and much of southern Portugal and plunges the nation into long-lasting crisis. Napoleon’s troops invade in 1807.

Considered to be one of the oldest examples of Gothic architecture in the Algarve, the unassuming 14th-century chapel near the town is of great significance. Henry the Navigator was said to have prayed here when he lived in the nearby town of Raposeira, as did many a crew before departing for unknown lands. Inside the chapel, built in honour of the Virgin of Guadalupe, enigmatic stone heads peer down from the ceiling.

The scenic road south from Alcoutim runs part way along the banks of the River Guadiana and passes through a landscape bristling with olive, fig and carob trees before reaching this tiny village. Amid the orange trees, a former schoolhouse now houses a modest museum that provides an interesting glimpse into the history of the Guadiana River.

Legend has it that the great general landed at Portimão.

Henry assembled the best nautical minds in an academy, but why is there no trace of it?

A delicious wine with ripe, aromatic peach and melon fruits. Rich, full palate with creamy texture and soft finish. Wonderful with baked fish, salad or chicken.