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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\ud83c\udf45 Fruit & Veggies Packed with “Sun Flavor”<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Guia and the Albufeira region are surrounded by small local producers. Forget the tasteless vegetables from massive chain supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Guia Local Market (Fridays and Saturdays):<\/strong> My best-kept secret! It\u2019s a tiny market right here in Guia where local farmers bring whatever they harvested the day before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roadside Stalls in Guia:<\/strong> Along the main road, you\u2019ll spot small vans and wooden stalls. Stop there to pick up some local tomatoes (perfect for an Algarve salad with oregano), sweet Algarve oranges, and fresh figs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83e\udd69 For Meat Lovers and the Ultimate BBQ Night<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Outdoor dining is the official plan for summer nights. If you want top-quality meat for your grill, you need to know these spots:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Cali\u00e7os Market Butchers:<\/strong> Features several traditional butcher shops with excellent regional meats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Apocalipse Supermarket (Guia):<\/strong> A very complete supermarket right here in our village of Guia, with a fantastic butcher counter where you can find skewers, local pork cuts (porco preto<\/em>), and pre-marinated meats ready for the grill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Algarve Shopping (Guia):<\/strong> The massive Continente hypermarket has everything you need for large grocery hauls, including bags of charcoal and firelighters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\ud83c\udf77 To Toast: Our Region’s Wine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
No BBQ is complete without a great glass of wine. Did you know that Guia has a rich winemaking tradition?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- My recommendation:<\/strong> Try the wines from Adega do Cantor<\/em> (The Winery of the Singer), located right here in Guia. A crisp white or a light ros\u00e9 pairs beautifully with a lazy afternoon by the pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Gabi\u2019s Tip:<\/strong> When you arrive, your kitchen is already equipped with the essentials to get you started. If you need exact directions to any of these markets, just drop me a message!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Set the terrace table, open a bottle of wine, and enjoy the true taste of the Algarve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gabi<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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- Apocalipse Supermarket (Guia):<\/strong> A very complete supermarket right here in our village of Guia, with a fantastic butcher counter where you can find skewers, local pork cuts (porco preto<\/em>), and pre-marinated meats ready for the grill.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Roadside Stalls in Guia:<\/strong> Along the main road, you\u2019ll spot small vans and wooden stalls. Stop there to pick up some local tomatoes (perfect for an Algarve salad with oregano), sweet Algarve oranges, and fresh figs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n