Guia
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Guia has two claims to fame: it is the birthplace of "Frango Piri-Piri" (spicy chicken), attracting thousands of diners to its many specialised restaurants, and it is home to Algarve Shopping, a major retail complex. A small village with a huge culinary reputation.
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Postal20h agoFalta uma semana para o eclipse solar: este é o guia para observar o fenómeno em segurança
Da escolha do local à proteção dos olhos, há vários preparativos que não devem ficar para o dia do eclipse solar
PTPostal1d ago“O verdadeiro sabor da Guia”: nesta churrasqueira algarvia da EN125 ainda pode comer “excelente frango à Guia” por 6,50€
Há uma paragem na Nacional 125 onde uma das receitas mais conhecidas de frango assado do Algarve continuam a chamar clientes durante o verão
PTPostal1d agoPraia da Barragem de Odeleite está nomeada para “Praia Fluvial do Ano 2026”
O público pode votar na praia algarvia através da plataforma do Guia das Praias Fluviais até ao final do mês de agosto
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Vitaminas
Portuguese healthy-eating chain of salads, soups and juices; Algarve flagship at AlgarveShopping, Guia, plus two more Algarve restaurants.
Restaurante Ramires
Since 1964, Restaurante Ramires in Guia has grilled piri-piri chicken over charcoal using founder Jose Ramires' original recipe. €15-20pp, seats 80.
O Teodósio - Rei dos Frangos
Piri-piri chicken restaurant in Guia since 1982, a pioneer of Frango à Guia, with two dining rooms, take-away and a 600-space car park.
Adega do Cantor
A 15 hectare vineyard in Guia founded by Sir Cliff Richard and now run by Joaquim Pires, producing the Vida Nova and Onda Nova wines.
A Casa do Avô
Traditional Portuguese restaurant in a rustic village setting near Guia, Albufeira, with black pork, Ria Formosa bivalves and a terrace.
Pizza Hut
The home of the original Pan Pizza since 1958, with restaurants at Algarve Shopping, Albufeira Terrace and Aqua Portimao.
Do
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Zoomarine Algarve
A marine park and zoo in Guia, near Albufeira, combining dolphin shows, zoo habitats and water park rides.
Salgados Golf Course
18-hole, par 72 course near Salgados Beach in Guia, Albufeira, designed by Pedro Vasconcelos and opened in 1994.
Nautifun
Jet ski, parasailing, banana boat, UFO and airstream towables at Praia da Galé, Albufeira; RNAAT 226/2010 licensed watersports operator.
Stay & Live
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Algarve Care Services
@algarvecareservices
Licensed home care company providing live-in, hourly and crisis care services throughout the Algarve.
Giga Garden
A large garden centre on the EN125 in Guia, near Albufeira, selling plants, flowers and garden ornaments under cover.
KTC Pools
Pool and spa cleaning and maintenance across Central Algarve (Carvoeiro, Albufeira, Armação de Pêra, Alcantarilha).
Voltaicos
Solar installer based in Guia, designing and fitting solar panels, batteries, EV chargers and carports for Algarve homes.
Wine & Books By The Sea Algarve Resort
Five-star resort at Rua da Boca da Alagoa in Guia, Albufeira, rebranded from VidaMar Resort Algarve in 2026, next to the Salgados nature reserve.
euroFINESCO s.a.
A fiscal and tax consultancy in Guia, Algarve, helping expatriates relocate to Portugal since 1991, covering tax returns, fiscal representation and visas.
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Continente Algarve
Portugal's largest supermarket brand, anchoring Algarve Shopping in Guia with fresh produce, bakery and a garden centre.
AlgarveShopping
Sonae Sierra's first open-air shopping centre in Portugal, in Guia, Albufeira: 125 shops on two floors, a hypermarket and 2,533 free parking spaces.
SNS Nails Market
Online shop and training academy for SNS dipping powder nail products, based in Guia, Albufeira, with over 1,400 dipping colours.
Nearby towns
More of the Algarve, a short hop from Guia.
