Guidebook for Alcácer do Sal

Daniel
Guidebook for Alcácer do Sal

Food Scene

This restaurant has been around since we bought the house and it is a 5 min drive away so we have been coming for long. It gets extremely busy in the summer, you need to book, I tend to order food in person/by phone and bring it home on the way from the beach. The most famous dishes are squid tomato rice and rabbit roll. The desserts are to die for.
31 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurante A Escola
31 helybéli ajánlásával
This restaurant has been around since we bought the house and it is a 5 min drive away so we have been coming for long. It gets extremely busy in the summer, you need to book, I tend to order food in person/by phone and bring it home on the way from the beach. The most famous dishes are squid tomato rice and rabbit roll. The desserts are to die for.
There are two restaurants at Comporta beach, this is the more formal and expensive of the two.
8 helybéli ajánlásával
Ilha do Arroz
8 helybéli ajánlásával
There are two restaurants at Comporta beach, this is the more formal and expensive of the two.
Less formal beach restaurant in Comporta. Perfect for a quick bite
48 helybéli ajánlásával
Comporta Cafe Beach Club
48 helybéli ajánlásával
Less formal beach restaurant in Comporta. Perfect for a quick bite
Great food, you need to reserve at peak times.
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Dona Bia
43 helybéli ajánlásával
Great food, you need to reserve at peak times.
Good location as you arrive to Alcaçer, it has a nice view. Unfortunately on my last visits I didn't enjoy the food as must as I used too.
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Porto Santana
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Good location as you arrive to Alcaçer, it has a nice view. Unfortunately on my last visits I didn't enjoy the food as must as I used too.
Small, paired down restaurante, they don't take reservations and it closes on Mondays. Good fish at amazing prices.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurante O Nene
Avenida José Saramago
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Small, paired down restaurante, they don't take reservations and it closes on Mondays. Good fish at amazing prices.
Very local and popular restaurant.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
O Rola
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Very local and popular restaurant.
Beach restaurant, best place for lunch at praia do Pego.
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurante Sal
Alameda da Praia do Carvalhal
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Beach restaurant, best place for lunch at praia do Pego.

Parks & Nature

Closest beach. It is beautiful all year road. In terms of parking it gets particularly busy on weekends in the summer, I tend to visit during the week or early mornings on weekends. Paid parking is available and makes it much easier. This is right by the beach, drive until the end of the road. The beach is part of 70km sand strip with several beaches along the way. If you walk from each beach you can find secluded empty areas. In the last few years it became famous with the stars, Princess Caroline, Louboutin, Stark, Madonna, Monica Bellucci. Thankfully unlike Algarve the area is still very unspoiled due to building regulations. Let's hope it lasts.
72 helybéli ajánlásával
Comporta strandja
72 helybéli ajánlásával
Closest beach. It is beautiful all year road. In terms of parking it gets particularly busy on weekends in the summer, I tend to visit during the week or early mornings on weekends. Paid parking is available and makes it much easier. This is right by the beach, drive until the end of the road. The beach is part of 70km sand strip with several beaches along the way. If you walk from each beach you can find secluded empty areas. In the last few years it became famous with the stars, Princess Caroline, Louboutin, Stark, Madonna, Monica Bellucci. Thankfully unlike Algarve the area is still very unspoiled due to building regulations. Let's hope it lasts.
I tend to just visit Comporta but this another beautiful beach a short drive south from Comporta.
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Pago strand
33 helybéli ajánlásával
I tend to just visit Comporta but this another beautiful beach a short drive south from Comporta.
Along with Pego, these are the trendiest beaches of the last few years. They continue the stretch of sand from Comporta.
36 helybéli ajánlásával
Carvalhal strand
36 helybéli ajánlásával
Along with Pego, these are the trendiest beaches of the last few years. They continue the stretch of sand from Comporta.

Sightseeing

Beautiful city, to me it fells always feels like country village. Stunning views bordering the river and rice fields. Here you can do all the shopping you need for the summer there is a market and bigger supermarket chains. By the river you can find very nice small family owned restaurants. Up the in the castle you have stunning views and very a nice hotel where you can enjoy a drink.
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Alcácer do Sal
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Beautiful city, to me it fells always feels like country village. Stunning views bordering the river and rice fields. Here you can do all the shopping you need for the summer there is a market and bigger supermarket chains. By the river you can find very nice small family owned restaurants. Up the in the castle you have stunning views and very a nice hotel where you can enjoy a drink.
The closest Marina to Montalvo. Fairly new development in the Troia peninsula opened post financial crisis so it had a touch start. It is in a beautiful location but it's still early in its lifetime it has slowly been attracting more people and getting established. The area has huge potential. There are several shops, restaurants, hotel & casino. From here you can also take boat tours which include dolphin watching or take ferry to Setubál.
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Tróia Marina
Rua da Aroeira
59 helybéli ajánlásával
The closest Marina to Montalvo. Fairly new development in the Troia peninsula opened post financial crisis so it had a touch start. It is in a beautiful location but it's still early in its lifetime it has slowly been attracting more people and getting established. The area has huge potential. There are several shops, restaurants, hotel & casino. From here you can also take boat tours which include dolphin watching or take ferry to Setubál.
Quirky small fishermen harbour from the 50's all built in wood. It is one of the most photographed areas in the council.
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Quirky small fishermen harbour from the 50's all built in wood. It is one of the most photographed areas in the council.

Essentials

My favourite place for groceries during the summer where I do all my shopping! It is not cheap for Portuguese standards. An unlikely gourmet grocers in this small village you can find brands than are uncommon in Portugal. They sell amazing Portuguese pies (empadas) which are invaluable to sustain us at the beach during the summer and Pão de Rala (a favourite dessert). There is a small butchers next door.
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Jose Maria Gomes
14 helybéli ajánlásával
My favourite place for groceries during the summer where I do all my shopping! It is not cheap for Portuguese standards. An unlikely gourmet grocers in this small village you can find brands than are uncommon in Portugal. They sell amazing Portuguese pies (empadas) which are invaluable to sustain us at the beach during the summer and Pão de Rala (a favourite dessert). There is a small butchers next door.
The bigger supermarket in the area.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Intermarché
18 helybéli ajánlásával
The bigger supermarket in the area.

Entertainment & Activities

For horse riding in the beach.
20 helybéli ajánlásával
Cavalos na Areia
nº 261 Estrada Nacional
20 helybéli ajánlásával
For horse riding in the beach.