Restaurante Pezinhos N′areia | Castro Marim | Delicious Algave Cuisine
Francesco Mari
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?Pezinhos N′areia is a very good restaurant in the Algarve, that magic and sunny region of Southern Portugal which eternally bewitches every visitor for its stunning Atlantic coastline and also offering you the great chance to taste and enjoy an exquisite cuisine on a superb beach with a stop at Castro Marim.
Castro Marim situated in the district of Faro is well known to be one of the oldest Freguesias of the entire Region, an old former fishing village which thanks to its relevant fisheries activities acquired autonomy elevating itself as one of the most important centres for the catch of cod, sardines and seafood of supreme level.
Pezinhos N′areia is situated on Praia Verde, beach loved by many people for its virgin aspect, a hidden treasure of Southern Portugal easily accessible, constantly boasting a Blue Flag, which shows along its entire longitude an intact image because it never?had a great development as the others mainly present on the western coastline.
Along that fabulous wonder lining emerald Atlantic waters flanked by a scenic local vegetation consisting in large pine forests which is another splendid natural highlights of that marvellous territory Pezinhos N′Areia offers the best genuine and delicious local cuisine loyal to the most traditional culinary art of Portugal.
That establishment is since many years ago a sort of emblem when it became a very distinguished destination for a lot of toursits to enjoy a great lunch or dinner.
?Since its inception when it opened its doors in 1983 many locals and tourists have tried and enjoyed the more than delectable cuisine of Pezinhos N′areia
The restaurant consist in a long rectangular wooden structure with an ample outdoor terrace facing that stunning beach offering the chance to admire the marvellous endless horizon of the Ocean which is a further stupendous detail to add to other local attractions you can admire all around that splendid Algarvean area.
The interior is well studied to recieve the customers in a great way with a warm welcome in a space which permits to all people who are sitting inside to have a spectacular panoramic view towards the Ocean thanks to the presence of large French doors which cover all the side behind the terrace and transmiiting exterior light to entire indoor setting.
Refined chandeliers emitting a perfect intensity of lights and a right luminosity in the interior perfectly placed to delight the clients in a layout greatly arranged with rectangular and circular tables, comfortable chairs both in white colour well selected as part of a very pleasant environment perfectly in harmony with the tonality of a dark brown floor. ?
The staff is very kind and attentive suggesting the best fish or seafood of the day always ready to satisfy every need offering more than valid alternatives loyal to the finest manners and etiquette related to the most distinguished Catering & Hospitality service.?
A considerable feature is certainly the quality of the fish every day fresh directly coming in a very short time from the sea to the kitchen of the establishment, immediately prepared and that is something extremely loved by everybody.
One of the most delectable speciality and highlight of the exquisite cuisine of the Algarve the Restaurant offers is?the iconic Cataplana, that tastefully seafood stew which took its name since the Middle Ages during Moorish rule by a special cookware made by copper in which was prepared the food.?
That emblematic and historic plate prepared in a sublime way by talented local Chefs of that site is the divine combination of the most exquisite seafood caught daily combined to tomatoes, onions and peppers.?
All that is seasoned with aromatic herbs and a special mention deserves a superb fresh parsley presents in high quantity adding during the process of preparation a good touch of fine wine to complete a divine culinary masterpiece. A variant is that one with fish or making a combination with both sea products also including boiled potatoes.?
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Another special suggested emblematic speciality you have try consists in the delicious Sardinhas Assadas, grilled sardines which are another gastronomic Portuguese pride just like the distinctive Bacalhau Dourado, cod prepared in a local style boasting a magnificent reputation.?
Next to them very recommended as great alternative is the local Pata?iscas which is a superb dish consisting in prawns with rice and coriander.?
Tuna and anchovies are others products simply excellent in the restaurant due to a secular tradition which elevated them as emblems since the times of the Marquess of Pombal.
You can choose as alternative option the supreme Lagosta, lobster considered for its unique taste among the best of the entire Continent?and in addition as further notable election is the?Robalo Grelhado consisting in a great grilled sea bass.
The typical?Lulas Fritas fried calamari served with mixed salad but also clams, crab and cshrimp are other more tnan excellent delights of Pezinhos N′Arei
The resturant offers to accompany all that a wide list of fine red, white and rosé wines ready to respond to all the most demanding requests satisfying exigent palates and varied tastes with an ample selection of superb products. ?
The reds are very smooth, rich in texture, body, very palatable, extremely refined, and elegant? are the whites absolutely perfect to accompany an unforgettable meal. Some highly suggested are Aneto, Quinta do Carmo, Marques de Borba, Barranco?Longo, Alfaraz and Topázio?among others.
Including you will have the chance to taste the famed and supreme Vinho Verde, the great Portuguese green wine presents with some of its most refined and classy denominations such as Torre de Menagem, Momento Ousado and Soualheiro. ?
Apart that magnificent National range in addition the restaurant boasts other prestigious foreign fine wines present in a large and complete list.?
Pezinhos N′Areia is always a good idea to insert in your agenda if you are planning to visit the Algarve. It will be a great option to have a reference like that during your itineraries enjoying a lunch or dinner in a very attractive place and you will be totally pleased for the excellent food quality, service and the presence of the stupendous image named Praia Verde.
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