Vila Joya

Albufeira, Portugal

Cliffside boutique hotel and restaurant Villa Joya – opened in 1982 – basks in the southern Portuguese sunshine near the town of Albufeira. The dining room extends to an open-air terrace overlooking the sea: think crisp tablecloths, wicker furniture and low-key, easy-listening music. French-trained Dieter Koschina adheres to Slow Food principles to create refined, seafood-rich à la carte (lunchtime only) and tasting menus featuring the likes of razor clam with yuzu and crayfish with kohlrabi. The well-stocked wine cellar is an added bonus.

Key Information

• Average price per person $125
• Tasting menu from $210
• Lunch and dinner: Mon – Sun Annual closing: Nov – Feb
• +351 289 591 795
• Visit Vila Joya's Website

Location

Estrada da Galé, The Algarve, Albufeira, 8201-917