This hidden STAR of Albuferia is a place not to be missed when you are in the Algarve. The bar is recreation of a House of Shells that was destroyed in the 1970's to construct the Hotel Rocamar.
This is a family business so please help keep them in business. Helder Ballote who did all the shell work in the bar recently passed away leaving his brother and son to keep his dream alive.
And what a dream it is. Shells gathered from the local beaches are artistically used to adorn both the inside and outside of this little place. The shells literally adorn everything including the bar front, ceiling and even the various places to sit in the bar.
They make each batch of sangria fresh and it is excellent. It is a full bar with a big cocktail menu.
Make sure and stop by and visit with Ivan and Joao when you are in Albuferia. Also, ALL of the mapping (Google, Waze, and Apple Maps) can't find this place. Go past Ricardo's Pizzeria and take a right up the steps to find a place you won't soon forget. read more