As for Frutos do Mar in Alvor, a short stroll along the waterfront will quickly reveal why this quiet village, once a bustling fishing port, remains a touchstone for seafood lovers. The Atlantic, with its relentless embrace of the Algarve coast, delivers a bounty that makes its way directly from trawl to table. It's this immediacy, this palpable connection to the source, that elevates the experience beyond mere dining. Here, the ocean isn't just a backdrop; it’s an active participant in every plate, yielding everything from gambas suculentas to percebes que cheiram (e sabem!) a maré cheia. The unique draw lies in this unvarnished authenticity, a culinary simplicity that allows the pristine quality of the catch to speak for itself, unhindered by excessive adornment.