The regional cuisine of Vilamoura is fully based on seafood – there are dozens of seafood types in the region. Local restaurants offer excellently cooked shrimps that are usually present in the menus under the name Camarão. If you happen to order a dish named Lingueirão, be ready to get a large plate with seafood of different shapes and sizes. Local restaurants specializing in the regional cuisine also offer lobsters, devilfish, squids, and octopuses cooked in accordance with different recipes. Sea perch and dorada remain the most popular fish types in the region. Upscale restaurants in Vilamoura will offer skillfully cooked tuna to their guests. Caldeirada or stewed fish is one more typical dish in the region.
Local people are big fans of sweets and desserts, so, besides interesting dishes with fish and seafood, don’t forget to pay your attention to signature desserts. Rice pudding remains one of the most widespread desserts that tourists will find in local cafes and restaurants. Local dining establishments are usually skilled in cooking excellent marzipan and fruit desserts. The choice of ice cream is no less striking. Every café traditionally tries to impress its guests with an unusual serving. Fans of original and fine desserts should pay attention to Pudim de Amêndoa almond pudding that is present in the menus of local cafes and restaurants. Figs stuffed with chocolate are one more interesting national dessert. Sweet pastries are also very popular in the regional cuisine. Out of numerous varieties, it is particularly important to mention honey pie.
Local cuisine is perfectly suitable for vegetarian guests. They will have an opportunity to try popular ragout types and soups, fresh vegetable salads, and fruit desserts. Quite an interesting fact – there are almost no vegetarians among residents of Vilamoura. Local people are big fans of seafood and meat.
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