Wine and Drink

The Algarve wines are fruity, with low acidity, smooth and with a high level of alcohol. If you are willing to taste the local wines you may try the Lagoa wines, as well as those from Lagos and from Tavira. Most of these wines are of a reasonable standard but if you are looking for finer wines you will want to try the Dão or the Alentejo reds.
There are a select few private estates that produce excellent quality fine wines Vinho verde or ‘green wine’ is a unique type of wine produced only in Portugal. It’s a sparkly white whine low in alcohol and has a slight effervescence, making it pleasantly tingly on the tongue and refreshing on hot days.
Apart from Port wine Mateus Rosé, a lightweight rosé, is probably the most famous Portuguese wine.
After your evening meal, have a glass of sweet, dark tawny or vintage Port wine made in the Douro - in Northern Portugal.
Beer is readily available of local brands but you can also find imported British beer in many supermarkets and pubs.
If you are feeling adventurous and willing to taste the very alcoholic types of local brandy you can start with the “medronho”. There are other traditional and very tasty liqueurs made with fruit and honey which are well worth a try.