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The dining room, with wooden tables and the bar at the back© Barranco da Fonte

Restaurant · Costa Vicentina

Quarenta & Quatro Restaurant

Restaurant and bar of the Barranco da Fonte guesthouse, in Alfambras, halfway along the Arrifana to Carrapateira stage. Cataplanas, monkfish rice and fish of the day.

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Where
Alfambras (Aljezur)

A stop halfway along the trail

Quarenta & Quatro is the restaurant and bar of the Barranco da Fonte guesthouse, in Monte Novo, next to Alfambras. It sits halfway along the long stage between Arrifana and Carrapateira, on both the Historical Way and the Fishermen's Trail, and is listed in the Rota Vicentina services network. It has about twenty seats inside and twenty-four outside, and wheelchair access.

What to order

For a quick stop there are toasts, sandwiches, omelettes, salads, soup and homemade cakes, including the Algarve almond tart. For a full meal it is best to book and choose the menu beforehand: octopus or vegetable cataplana, monkfish rice, seafood xerém and grilled fish from the coast by the kilo. There is also lamb, chicken and vegetarian dishes. The Rota Vicentina estimates €20 to €25 per person.

When to go

It is open every day from 9:00 to 21:00, except Wednesday, and closed from 15 December to 15 January. They do takeaway food and picnics, useful if you are going to keep walking.

What to order: if you are walking, an orange juice and a slice of almond tart; for a proper meal, order the cataplana or the monkfish rice in advance.

Practical details

Opening hours
  • Mon and Tue09:00–21:00
  • WedClosed
  • Thu–Sun09:00–21:00

Closed on Wednesday and from 15 December to 15 January

Cuisine
Algarve, Portuguese, vegetarian
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

House specialities

  • Octopus cataplana with sweet potato
  • Monkfish rice
  • Seafood xerém
  • Grilled fish
  • Almond tart

Tips

  • Order the big dishes ahead The cataplana and the monkfish rice must be ordered in advance.
  • Ask for the picnic For the second half of the stage.

Frequently asked questions

Where is it?

At Barranco da Fonte, Monte Novo, next to Alfambras, in the municipality of Aljezur.

Which day is it closed?

Wednesday, and on holiday from 15 December to 15 January.

Are there vegetarian dishes?

Yes: couscous with vegetables and vegetable cataplana, among others.

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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