Loulé

Aurora by Vitor Veloso

Contemporary Portuguese restaurant in Loulé old town from chef Vitor Veloso, formerly of the Ritz London and Viajante.

Oliwander's

Restaurant, gastrobar and rooftop in Loulé's old town, with upcycled decor, a nod to Harry Potter, and tapas, mains and cocktails until midnight.

CaféZique

Contemporary fine-dining restaurant and enoteca in Loulé's historic centre, recommended by the Michelin Guide and Repsol Guide 2026.

Quinta da Tôr

Family run winery near Loulé with guided tours, wine tastings from EUR 14, a vineyard-view lounge and pool, seasonal events and an online wine shop.

L'atelier gourmet

Traditional French patisserie in central Loulé, run by Liliana and Stéphane, everything baked in-house.

Nova Vida Cerveja Artesanal

Family-run microbrewery in central Loule with guided tours, workshops and an active webshop.

Restaurante Bica Velha

Family-run restaurant in a 16th-century building in Loulé's old town, trading since 1980 with a daily-changing menu.

Café Calcinha

Restored 1929 historic cafe on Loulé's main square, member of the European Historic Cafés Association.

bean17 coffee and more

Specialty coffee roasted on site inside Loule's covered market, with homemade Dutch apple pie and local Portuguese products. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

11 da Villa

Bistro bar and tapas restaurant in the historic centre of Loulé, serving world food to share, craft beer and wine, with live music and a rooftop terrace.

NOS Cinemas MAR Shopping Algarve

NOS Cinemas' 5-screen multiplex at MAR Shopping Algarve, Portugal's first 100% laser cinema complex, with Dolby Atmos.

Cineteatro Louletano

Loulé's historic municipal cine-theatre, designed in 1925 and open since 1930, with a year-round programme that includes a monthly French film strand.

Comfort Zone Concepts

Mobile massage, facial and holistic therapy run by wellness therapist Erika Harding, with treatment rooms in Loulé and Almancil and services across the Algarve.

André Philippe Hair Concept

Colour specialist hair salon in Loulé run by André Philippe, trained in France, working with Redken and Kérastase.

Algarve Buggy Tours

Buggy off-road tours from Loulé by Epopeia de Aventura, over 10 years running Dirt & Dust, Safari and full-day Buggy Adventure tours from EUR 135.

Oficina Alegria

A dedicated indoor party space in Loule for children's birthdays, baptisms and baby showers, with custom decor, cakes and catering, plus an online cake shop.

Ombria Algarve Golf Course

18-hole golf course at the Ombria resort in Tôr, near Loulé, designed by Jorge Santana da Silva, opened in 2023 and named Europe's Best New Golf Course 2024.

Body Zest

Omorphia

Brow and beauty boutique in Loulé offering microblading, nail therapy and advanced aesthetic treatments.

Import Car Algarve

@carimportalgarve

Concierge service importing premium cars from Germany to the Algarve with typical savings of €5,000.

Mucancas Cowork

A coworking studio in the historic centre of Loule, built around a castle wall dating to 1268.

Bright International School Algarve

A purpose-built, eco-friendly international school in Loulé, relaunched in 2024 as Bright, teaching a Cambridge pathway from age 3 to IGCSE.

CTT Correios de Portugal

Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.

Merrylegs Pet Hotel

Total peace of mind while you travel. Merrylegs Pet Hotel provides safe, comfortable, and compassionate boarding for dogs and cats, ensuring your pets feel…

Woodstone Designs

Full-service home renovation across the Algarve, founded by British contractor Daniel Ryan.

Manuel António Interiores

A long-established family-run interiors house in central Loulé, full-room schemes, custom upholstery, and the rare skill of matching interiors to the buildings…

Algarve Air & Solar

The Algarve’s trusted HVAC specialists. Offering rapid-response air conditioning repairs, solar hot water installations, and comprehensive pool heating…

Laser Cleaning Portugal

Chemical-free laser cleaning for mould, paint, rust and stone, based in Vale Judeu, Loulé, serving the Algarve and Portugal, ISO 9001 certified.

Algarve Builders

Licensed, English-speaking construction company in Loulé with 30 years' experience in villa building, renovation and pool construction.

NeuroLoulé

Private medical centre in Loulé since 2003 offering general practice, neurology, psychiatry and mental health care.

Educan, Algarve

Educan, Algarve is a Loulé learning centre teaching the Pearson Edexcel British curriculum to ages 5 to 16, mornings in class plus afternoon clubs.

Espaço Fluor - Clínica Dentária em Loulé

Dental clinic in Loulé offering orthodontics, implants, dentures, oral surgery and aesthetic treatments, active on Instagram.

Polyzilla

Automotive fitment centre in Loule fitting spray-on polyurethane coatings, Stone Hill seat covers, Tonneau King covers and van security shields.

Montalvo International School

International secondary school in Loulé town centre offering iGCSEs and A Levels on the British curriculum since 2023, in a restored 1890s building.

Ângelo Luísa Rita, LDA

Construction and carpentry company based in Loule since 1953, building and renovating apartments, villas and commercial spaces across the central Algarve.

Casa Energy Concept

☀️ Power your home with the Algarve sunshine

Termocelsius

Air conditioning, heat pump and solar energy company in Loulé, with over 2,500 installations across the central Algarve.

DOMUM CONSTRUCTIONS

Turnkey construction company in Loulé managing licensing, design, build and handover, with projects across the Algarve, Brazil and Belgium.

Algarve Hot Tubs

Hotspring hot tub dealer and showroom in Loule, Algarve, selling and servicing hot tubs, cold plunge tubs, swim spas and saunas since 2007.

Austral Cozinhas

A kitchen, wardrobe and bathroom design and fit-out company in Loule, run by Marisa, trading in the Algarve for more than 25 years.

McCormick Construction Group

Algarve builders since 1986 offering full villa construction and renovation, structural engineering, architecture and bioclimatic pergolas.

Casa das Janelas

Window and door specialist trading in Loulé since 1995, supplying and installing PVC, aluminium and wood windows, doors and winter gardens across the Algarve.

Luís Pires Decor

Portuguese upholstery and soft furnishings workshop near Almancil, making bespoke curtains, blinds, sofas, headboards and rugs since 1996.

Brave Generation Academy (BGA)

Hybrid school with six small Algarve learning hubs (Lagos, Lagoa, Vilamoura, Loule, Tavira) blending online study with in-person coaching, ages 12-18.

Portutax

English-speaking fiscal representation and tax accounting firm in Loulé, serving Portugal since 2001.

Clínica Veterinária de Loulé

Veterinary clinic in Loulé since 1991, treating pets, farm animals and horses at the clinic or via home visits across the Algarve.

Blevins Franks

Cross-border tax and wealth management advisers for UK expatriates in Portugal, marking 50 years in business, with a dedicated office in Loule, Algarve.

The Goldra Dog Sanctuary (Canigoldra)

Volunteer-run dog sanctuary at Goldra, near Loulé, caring for over 70 abandoned dogs, with local and overseas adoption, sponsorship and volunteering.

ASMAL - Associação de Saúde Mental do Algarve

Loulé-based IPSS founded in 1991, promoting mental health across the Algarve through education, training and social integration support.

Existir - Associação para a Intervenção e Reabilitação de Populações Deficientes e Desfavorecidas

Loulé IPSS since 1994, supporting people with disabilities and disadvantaged families across the Algarve through a social shop and training.

Animal Rescue Algarve (ARA)

Registered dog and cat shelter near Loulé that has cared for over 2,000 rescued animals since 2017, with charity shops in Almancil, Loulé and Troto.

Almargem – Associação de Defesa do Património Cultural e Ambiental do Algarve

Algarve-wide environmental and heritage association founded in 1988, based in Loule, running guided walks, webinars and Ria Formosa-area conservation work.

The Cove

Flexible community space in central Loulé, hired by the hour. Workshops, wellness sessions, talks and pop-ups for up to 20 people, from EUR 20 an hour.

Bombeiros Municipais de Loulé

Loulé's municipal fire brigade, run by the Câmara Municipal, with detachments in Quarteira and Almancil. Emergencies always 112.

Sitio do Bebe

A specialist Algarve-based retailer for newborn to toddler-age families.

MAR Shopping Algarve

The Algarve's biggest retail complex in Loulé: MAR Shopping, the Designer Outlet Algarve and a full IKEA store together on Avenida do Algarve.

Martina Loule

Independent boutique in Loulé combining international fashion with an in-house jewellery and ceramics atelier making handcrafted Portuguese pieces.

Worten Algarve

Portugal's leading electronics and appliance chain, trading from MAR Shopping Algarve with further branches across the region.

Primark Algarve

Portugal's biggest Primark store, at MAR Shopping Algarve, with 29 checkouts and 43 fitting rooms.

Andorinha Algarve Beauty

Algarve-made organic skincare and haircare brand near Loulé, selling online and running hands-on product-making workshops from EUR 50.

ArtCatto

Art gallery in Loulé founded by Gillian Catto, ex-owner of London's Catto Gallery, representing international fine and urban artists.

Kutchenhaus Algarve

German Kutchenhaus fitted kitchens plus Fogher and Three87 outdoor kitchens, run by Karl Donovan from a Loule showroom since July 2022.

Leroy Merlin Algarve

The Algarve's main DIY and home-improvement chain, flagship store on Avenida Algarve 2, Loulé, with further stores in Portimão and Albufeira.