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WINE AND TAPAS TASTING IN THE HEART OF FARO<\/h1>\n

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Wine and tapas tasting in Faro:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

my review of this food tour<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Three restaurants, several Portuguese wines, a variety of tapas and a quick stop to try one of Faro\u2019s most renowned past\u00e9is de nata: this was the programme of the food tour I booked through GetYourGuide<\/a> to discover the city from a different perspective.<\/span><\/p>\n

I only had a few hours and one mission: to discover Faro and its food. Rather than choosing somewhere at random, I decided to let a guide lead me through the city on a <\/span>Tapas & Wine Tour<\/span><\/i>. It was a friendly experience that took us inside places we would probably never have discovered on our own, while meeting people who were delighted to share the products and traditions of their region.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Experience provided by GetYourGuide as part of a commercial collaboration. My opinion remains personal and independent.<\/p>\n

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Discovering Faro through its food<\/b><\/h2>\n

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When visiting a city for the first time, it can be difficult to know where to eat, which local specialities to order and how to avoid overly touristy places. Otherwise, it takes quite a bit of research. This is precisely where a guided food tour comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n

For one evening, our guide, Alessandra, took us to several carefully selected establishments. I have deliberately chosen not to name them in this article because I believe discovering them is an integral part of the experience, and I would rather preserve the surprises chosen by the guide.<\/span><\/p>\n

The tour is not simply a succession of tastings. Between stops, we walked through the streets of Faro, chatted with the group and discovered a lively city, far removed from an overly standardised tourist experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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First stop: a family-run place popular with locals<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Inside, there is no d\u00e9cor designed to attract tourists, and the clientele appears to be mainly local. This is never an absolute guarantee, of course, but it is often a very good sign.<\/span><\/p>\n

We started with several traditional tapas to share: prawns cooked with olive oil and garlic, served with bread, followed by a plate of chouri\u00e7o and cheese.<\/span><\/p>\n

We discovered <\/span>pica-pau<\/span><\/i>, a Portuguese petisco usually made with small pieces of meat served in a flavoursome sauce with pickles. The version served that day was made with turkey. The contrast between the meat, the sauce and the acidity of the pickles worked well, especially with bread to make sure nothing was left on the plate.<\/span><\/p>\n

The portions were generous, the prices seemed affordable and the welcome was particularly warm. It was a simple, authentic and delicious first stop that perfectly sums up what I hope to find when discovering a destination\u2019s local cuisine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Second stop: modern tapas and discovering vinho verde<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The second restaurant had a very different atmosphere. At first glance, it might have seemed more geared towards tourists. Yet the tapas were good, the service was attentive and the wine list was particularly interesting.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is where we tried a <\/span>vinho verde<\/span><\/i>, accompanied by explanations about its origin and character. Contrary to what its name may suggest, it is not simply a \u201cgreen\u201d wine because of its colour. Vinho Verde is an appellation in north-western Portugal, a humid, verdant region strongly influenced by the Atlantic. Its white wines are especially appreciated for their freshness and bright acidity. They are not necessarily sparkling: some are still, while others have only a very slight fizz.<\/span><\/p>\n

The one we tasted was white, dry and only very lightly sparkling. I really enjoyed discovering it, and it paired very well with the specialities served at the table.<\/span><\/p>\n

Among them, we tried <\/span>lagartinhos de porco preto<\/span><\/i>. Despite what the name might suggest, it is obviously not lizard, but rather thin cuts of Portuguese black pork whose elongated shape inspired the name. It was a flavoursome meat, simply prepared here to preserve all its taste.<\/span><\/p>\n

This second stop will particularly appeal to wine lovers, as the establishment has a fine selection of bottles and we were given genuinely informative explanations about the wine served.<\/span><\/p>\n

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A quick stop to try a renowned pastel de nata in Faro<\/b><\/h2>\n

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You cannot explore Portuguese food without trying a pastel de nata. Between two restaurants, Alessandra suggested a quick stop to taste the best pastel de nata in Faro. There was no way we were leaving without checking for ourselves!<\/span><\/p>\n

This short sweet break fitted perfectly into the tour and added variety before the final stop.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Final stop: Portuguese wines, Port and local cheeses<\/b><\/h2>\n

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To end the tour, there was a complete change of atmosphere. We entered an elegant and peaceful guest house hidden in the heart of the city. The d\u00e9cor immediately felt like stepping into a cocoon: an intimate place where you almost feel at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

We tasted a white wine, a red wine and two Port wines, accompanied by generous platters of local cheeses. After the tapas at the first stops and the pastel de nata, needless to say we were no longer hungry when we left!<\/span><\/p>\n

Once again, the welcome was very warm and the place was a genuine discovery. My only regret is that I did not have the chance to return for dinner. We had already eaten more than enough that day, but I will gladly keep this address in mind for a future stay in Faro.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My review of this wine and tapas tasting in Faro<\/b><\/h2>\n

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This experience is an excellent way to discover Faro when you have limited time or want to avoid choosing restaurants solely from the most visible places.<\/span><\/p>\n

I particularly enjoyed the variety of the stops and felt that each one had its own personality and brought something different to the tour.<\/span><\/p>\n

What truly makes the difference, however, is the guidance. A huge thank you to Alessandra, without whom we would not have discovered these places or met all the passionate people along the way. Her knowledge of Faro, good humour and recommendations contributed greatly to making the experience so enjoyable.<\/span><\/p>\n

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My review of this wine and tapas tasting in Faro<\/b><\/h2>\n

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At the time of writing, the experience includes:<\/span><\/p>\n