Fodor's Expert Review HS Milfontes Beach

No matter where you are in this popular hotel you're likely to have a water view, be it the Mira River, the Atlantic Ocean, or the glistening swimming pool. The restaurant, open only to hotel guests, has panoramic views of the sea that are spectacular on a clear day. Good, down-to-earth Portuguese dishes include açorda de marisco (seafood porridge), sopa de peixe (fish soup), and a variety of grilled fish that the Portuguese prepare so well. You can't beat the location, which is right across the street from the beach and a short walk to the town center.