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Algarve Shopping - Malls in Portugal

8/23/2022

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Filed Under:  Portugal 
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So you're on vacation in algarve, or maybe you've recently moved and you're wondering where to shop in Algarve. 

As it happens, there are several large shopping malls in algarve.
One shopping mall near Albufeira is called Algarve Shopping. 
At Algarve Shopping centre in Guia, you will find a huge selection of stores including international brands like H&M, Zara, Aldo, Claire's, Levi's, Massimo Duti, Pandora, Sephora, Sketchers, The Body Shop, to name a few.  
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Aglarve Shopping also has a cinema, pharmacy, optical shops, and multiple grocery stores.

Cineplace Cinema at Algarve Shopping

Cost of movies in Portugal: Tickets start at 6.70€ with add on charges for 3D, etc. 
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A Well Designed Shopping Center in Portugal

The indoor/outdoor design of algarve shopping makes it such a pleasant place to spend the day with your family or friends. 
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Chocolates & Confections at Hussel in Algarve Shopping

If you're looking for a candy shop, check out Hussel on the lower level.
​See the deal we scored at Hussel via too good to go here. 
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Fish Spa and Massage in Portugal Algarve Shopping Center

Seeing a Fish Spa in Portugal totally brought us back to our time in Thailand. Maybe next time we should try the fish spa/massage combo, just so we can report back if it really is the best massage in the world? lol
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Eating At Algarve Shopping Mall Albufeira

When you work up an appetite, you'll want to visit the food court at this shopping center in algarve.
You'll find American fast food giants Pizza Hut, Burger King, KFC, McDonald's and Taco Bell. You'll also have options for traditional Portuguese food, Middle Eastern, Asian, Hamburgers, Salads, Pastries, and more!  
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While you may want to stay inside with the AC, you should know that the outside seating at algarve shopping is ample and beautifully designed! 
If you're wondering if it is expensive to eat at algarve mall or affordable, here are some prices: 

Alentejo - Portuguese Food Algarve Shopping

Plates at Alentejo were around 7-10 euros. Dishes with steak like Picanha were grilled on the spot!
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Olá Gelataria - Ice Cream at Algarve Shopping

Ice cream treats from Olá were around 3-5 euros including waffle cones, cups, and actual waffles. 
​Check out some of the ice cream flavors below. The algodão doce (cotton candy) ice cream was popular and nearly sold out!
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Le Croissant - Algarve Shopping

Most pastries at Le Croissant were around 2 euros. 
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Pizza Hut - Algarve Shopping Portugal

There is nothing quite like the crust of a Pizza Hut Pan Pizza :) 
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Where to Park at Algarve Shopping

Algarve Shopping has a large underground parking garage, in addition to an above ground parking lot. The garage is divided in colored sections, then Alphanumeric sections to help you find your vehicle more easily. No matter where you park, look for the lit up areas that resemble traditional Portuguese houses to find elevators, escalators, etc to access the shopping mall. Super cute!
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Wanna Know What We Ate?

  • Americans Try Pizza Hut in Portugal Mall
  • Eating Portuguese Food at Algarve Shopping Mall

Now to explore other malls in Algarve, Portugal:
  • Forum Algarve in Faro, Portugal
  • MAR Shopping Algarve Loulé, Portugal
  • Aqua Portimão, Portimão, Portugal 

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Too Good To Go Review - Portugal

8/23/2022

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Updated: 8/22 Originally posted: 7/22
Filed Under: Portugal • Saving Money
TooGoodToGo is a free app designed to prevent food waste by enabling customers to buy a restaurant's left overs at a discount. You reserve a slot and pay in advance. Then, at a designated time you go to the business and show the app to pick up your order. You never know exactly what you will get since it depends on what sold that particular day.

TooGoodToGo can be a fun way to prevent food waste, discover new places and save money in Portugal, whether you're here as a tourist or live here. But remember each days offerings are unique and without guarantee, so set your expectations as such that some boxes will be amazing and others just okay. In the end I think it evens out! And you have an opportunity to rate and give feedback regarding the contents of your mystery boxes.

Curious what your box may include? ​Here are some of our personal real life examples: 

Hussel - Too Good To Go Chocolates & Sweets

August 2022
Pickup 12:00-10:00pm
€4.99

Hussel is a German confectionary shop with a location in Portugal at Algarve Shopping in Guia. Our toogoodtogo hussel bag contained a package of 8 truffles, a package of 6 milk chocolate fish, and 250 grams of Baiser-Eier Bunte Schaumzucker-Eier. They are sort of like a large jelly bean, but inside is a not quite marshmallow, foamy sugar center.
Tip: Hussel PT Too Good To Go pick up window is one of the most flexible. If you're at Algarve Shopping in Guia, near Albufeira, go ahead and grab a treat!

Pão do Povo - Too Good To Go Pastry Box

June 2022
Pickup 7:00-9:00pm
€3.99

​Pão de Povo is a cash-only restaurant and bakery on the Main Street in Quarteira. The surprise box was loaded with a variety of beautiful pastries definitely past prime. 
Tip: If your pastries are past prime, try sticking them in the oven for a bit. It's surprising, but depending on the pastry type, it can make a huge difference!

Vila Galé Marina - Too Good To Go Breakfast Box

June 2022
Pickup 11:30am -12:30pm
€2.99
The pequeno-almoço (breakfast) box from the Vila Galé Marina Hotel was a cake sized box filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, mini hotdogs, assorted rolls, cheese, ham, and a couple of sweet pastries. It was so much food we ate a breakfast meal from it, later took sandwiches to the beach with the rolls/ham/cheese, and still had more bacon left which we sliced finely and fried as toppings for soups salads and other meals the following days!
Tip: There are two Vila Galé Hotels in very close proximity. Be aware that the Vila Galé at the walkway to the beach is not the Marina location. Also, when you do go to the Marina location, we went to the desks where you typically check in to the hotel and they knew right away about the box "Caixa" (ky-shuh). 

Rei do Churrasco - Too Good To Go - Grilled Lunch For 2

Rei do Churrasco (meaning barbecue/grill king) is a local restaurant in Quarteira serving delicious grilled meals and Madeiran specialties. 
May 2022
Pickup 12:00-1:00pm
€4.99
Grelhados para Dois - Almoço included 2 containers essentially amounting to an entire grilled chicken and a lot of French fries
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Tip: Definitely bring a bag to carry your order in. We walked from Vilamoura the foil containers were hot to carry since we forgot our bag! 

Mourapão - Too Good To Go Pastry Box

May 2022 
​Pickup 9:00-9:30pm
€2.99
​Box included: 4 pasteis de nata, loaf cake, snicker doodle, S cookie, rolls with dried fruit inside.
Mourapão is a great restaurant and bakery located in Vilamoura near the marina. Absolutely worth a visit at full price and if you're around when a toogoodtogo box is available, don't hesitate! 
---> See our dedicated & ongoing Mourapão Review here!

Vilamoura Restaurant Reviews:

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