SENNAS bar bistro in Santa Barbara de Nexe

A special place with stunning views. Meet the young family behind Senna’s Bar and Bistro. Senna’s bar-bistro in Santa Barbara is the creation of  Dutch couple, Bart and Maaike. Maaike was born into a family of caterers in the village of Wijk aan Zee, 15 minutes from Amsterdam, on the coast.  She grew up and [...]

Grab a Guinness in Tavira

At this present moment in time there is only one place in Tavira that can provide you with an ice cold Guinness on draught – The Black Anchor pub and restaurant or the Beira Rio as it is more commonly known. This family run bar has a great atmosphere and attracts both holiday makers and [...]

Pastelaria Anazu

Pasterlaria Anazu is one of my favourite places in Tavira to sit and relax, be it for an afternoon cool-drink and a snack, or an early evening tipple as the sun starts to set. Located right on the river in between the old ‘green bridge’ and the Roman bridge and with great views, it’s the [...]

Unbelievable chicken lunch

Frango assado has never seen such good value! I popped down to town for lunch today and ordered a grilled chicken, rice (you can also have chips – batata frita) and mixed salad and I was presented with a big juicy meal that I couldn’t actually finish (and I am a big guy, trust me). [...]