Originally Posted by AndyS (Post 12259708)

Hi, a group of golfers are going to spend three nights at Monte Rei in October. I've been tasked to come up with ideas for what to do in the evenings!! I've explained to everyone it's pretty remote but these guys are keen to do something lively (last years venue was Vale do Lobo, which set an entertainment standard!!).
We will need to be within taxi range of likely venues, so any ideas please?
Thanks
Andy

Originally Posted by EMR (Post 12259741)

Monte Rei is in Portugal.

Perhaps your post should be transferred there.
It is certainly no where near entertainment centres comparable with the Villamoura or val da lobo
Tavira is the nearest town , October is not the busiest time.
There is a Casino in Monte Gordon closer to the Spanish border.

I envy you playing what is one of the best and most expensive courses in the Algarve.

Originally Posted by bitmanev (Post 12259949)

if you are used to Vale do Lobo; you will not find that in eastern Algarve as this part of the Algarve is more quiet with more natural nature instead of busy high quality shops and restaurants in a created designer environment...

Originally Posted by MikeJ (Post 12260143)

The Casino at Monte Gordo has already been mentioned
There is a nightclub on the poligono in Ayamonte which opens late until the small hours - not been myself but makes plenty of noise and light (which is probably why it's on the poligono)
Otherwise the area is probably better know for its food and drink and of course the beaches than the high life.

Originally Posted by AndyS (Post 12260597)

I think the young bloods going with us are just going to have to put up with a few drinks with the old boys and then a cup of cocoa!:);

Originally Posted by uk_grenada (Post 12260831)

Ive rented one of their villas, its a very nice place.

1, you will be golfing from about 11am, because it takes that long to deal with breakfast, its the most incredible ive seen anywhere -- ANYWHERE, you'll find out :-). Oh and they dont understand the words stop or enough...


2, Just head to the coast, its only 15 mins in a car, plenty of small local resorts in portugal to enjoy an evening. There honestly i found there isnt much lively to do, apart from eating and drinking, but that and golf are all you need ? Check - there might be some festival while you are there?

Originally Posted by AndyS (Post 12261138)

Thanks for the culinary advice, sounds great. We are teeing off around midday each day so a leisurely and large breakfast sounds perfect. As one of the "elders" I am more than happy with good food, drink and lively conversation. I'll let the youngsters try to find nightlife - with a bit of luck they will be hungover and struggle to post decent scores:}

Originally Posted by Fredbargate (Post 12261263)

If you want good food give Restaurante A Chamin� in Altura a visit it has many Michelin recommendations.

Whilst I was particularly intrigued by their presentation of gazpacho they also do a wide variety of excellent food

Closed Tuesdays

Originally Posted by MikeJ (Post 12261509)

If you look through the 'Restaurants' thread in Ayamonte Club sub-forum you will find lots and lots of advice and recommendations for resto in East Algarve and West Spain

Originally Posted by AndyS (Post 12259708)

Hi, a group of golfers are going to spend three nights at Monte Rei in October. I've been tasked to come up with ideas for what to do in the evenings!! I've explained to everyone it's pretty remote but these guys are keen to do something lively (last years venue was Vale do Lobo, which set an entertainment standard!!).
We will need to be within taxi range of likely venues, so any ideas please?
Thanks
Andy

Originally Posted by Jon-Bxl (Post 12262541)

Hi

Sounds like you had a lot of F-U-N last year. This year may be a tad less crazy, as there are less 'wild options' at this end. But as you are in a crowd of mates you will have and make your own fun.

One thing to consider is that most restos will gladly do a special menu for a group. I forget the name but EsuriJohn knows a resto v close to Monte rei with (for example) a great mixed grill meat feast.

Pao Quente in Sao Bartolomeo will do most anything if you order in advance, and in fact the menu itself doesn't reveal the choices. We had wild boar Feijoada for example. After we had drinks at the wonderful clifftop bar at Praia Verse, Guarita just down the road. I dont know if Guarita will open late though - worth checking in advance. Of course the panoramico resto will have great views. However I find the food variable, but what views! Pre reserve the best table and you will make a great evening.

The Tasca Medieval in C Marim will do a great special as well. Their cataplanas are great.

It's kind of nice to 'take over' a resto with a group of friends.

Catequiero (sp) in VRSA is a good fish resto, but Fridays is suckling pig. As a thought, you could try and preorder one, and have a whole one for the group. Pao Quente may also do it ( on any day in either one with a pre order.)

I can imagine you ending up in Ayamonte, VRSA, M Gordo, Cabanas or Tavira. Here you should get some late night drinks. The bar behind Laguna sq will open v late, and I think Topix opens late at weekends. If you are in a group of blokes, then of course the Number 1 club in the poligono could be a laugh, and probably open late. I haven't been, but I would go with a group, as I am curious about it, and suspect it isnt as sleazy as some suppose.

A good curry night at our fave Indian resto Maharajah Patiala MG, would be fun. And though I hate to give them competition there is a new Nepalese resto next door to MG post office, which does Thali (hard to find even in the UK), we havent tried it yet, but it was packed out one Saturday night.

Also in MG Osaka Japanese resto. Only 15€ all you can eat, freshly cooked to order. (12€ at lunch) About 20+ sushis, but also 20+ other great choices meat, fish, rices, noodles etc for those who don't like sushi. Good house wine 6.50€ a bottle! I reckon there are about 60+ choices, so all apetites and hunger are easily catered for. A good blow out with the friends, followed by drinks in one of the many bars.

O tapas MG would have a good buzz as well. If you go for the mariscada (shellfish blowout) wear elasticated trousers!!

Ive suggested MG mostly as it probably is the easiest place with choices all around, eg PV and VRSA nearby.

Whatever FUN is guaranteed!

Jon