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We only took one walking tour in Algarve, an name implies was a perfect place to continue our
outstanding outing thanks to our excellent affable Portuguese wine education. Located in a mid-19th-
tour guide and owner of António Guerreiro. His century building with ancient Algarvian architecture
Eating Algarve Food Tours emphasize culture as well the shop offered more than 500 Portuguese wines.
as food in Algarve’s most historic districts. Our tour The owner, Luis, and his charming wife explained the
took place in Faro, the region’s bustling capital. various regions and types of wine made in each, with
Walking or any other kind of tour always gets off an emphasis on some locally produced finds. The
to a good start when the first stop is an excellent wine lesson came with some wonderful tastings paired
tasting room. On this one, we visited two. In the with tasty tapas snacks. The second wine bar,
process, we learned more about Portuguese wines EPICURE - Wine Boutique & Ba, features over 250
and were in a very good mood for the rest of the walk. Portuguese wines. Their wines-by-the-glass
selections were tasty pairings with authentic small
Our first stop was About Wine, which as the
tapas, charcuterie, cheese, olives, and fine olive oil.

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