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Sights in Algarve

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Cathedrals in Faro
Cathedral of Faro
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This simple cathedral (Sé in Portuguese), which from the outside is almost unnoticed, was built in the 14th century, and is Gothic
Castles in Tavira
Tavira Castle
(22)
The Castle has a small garden wall and a very special inside. You can not miss if you visit Tavira, because even though it is smal
Historical Monuments in Sagres
Sagres Fortress
(28)
Located a few kiómetros from Cape St. Vincent, it was commissioned by Prince Henry the Navigator, after his brother King Don Pedro
Citadels in Faro
Faro Historic District
(13)
Bears some resemblance to the Wall of the Macarena in Seville. It's nice just to walk around and I recommend visiting a ceramics s
Historical Monuments in Faro
Arco da Vila
(8)
The Arco da Vila, or arc of the city, is one of the medieval gates of entry to the historic lighthouse opposite the marina, the Ba
Historical Monuments in Albufeira
Albufeira Old Town (Monte Choro)
(20)
The historic center, old town or Montechoro in Albufeira is one of those places that are impossible to miss, and it is because wit
Castles in Faro
Faro Castle
(5)
Castelo de Paderne was built by the Moors (twelfth century) and Arabs (fourteenth century) and according to historical data was in
Historical Monuments in Tavira
Tavira Anchor Graveyard
(14)
Located on the island of Tavira in the Algarve region of Portugal, there is a beach (Praia do Barril) where you can find more than
Castles in Lagos
Ponta da Bandeira Fortress
(7)
Fort Punta Bandera, is situated on the Avenue of the Discoveries. It is a fortress that was built in the late 17th century and ha
Castles in Silves
Castle of Silves
(11)
The old castle from Arab origins, which is currently the only well preserved but the walls and towers, is located on top of what w
Churches in Faro
Igreja do Carmo (Carmo Church)
(6)
This was the first church we saw in Faro, and after seeing much of the city I can say I consider it the prettiest. It is a baroque
Historical Monuments in Lagos
Old Slave Market
(6)
The Slave Market in Plaza de Infante D. Henry was established as a result of African expeditions (XV century) and was the first sl
Historical Monuments in Praia Da Rocha
(14)
Castles in Loulé
Loulé Castle
(6)
Loulé Castle is located in the old Portuguese city of [POI = 563731] Loulé [/ POI], in the Algarve. Entrance to the courtyard is f
Historical Monuments in Portimão
Fort of São João do Arade
(5)
This pretty, mid-seventeenth century fort, which surprisingly is privately owned, was originally part of the Santa Catarina de Por
Squares in Albufeira
Praca da Republica
This square, old Plaza de Armas is a very nice place, but at the time we were there they were doing archaeological excavations and
Squares in Faro
Largo da Sé - Plaza of the Cathedral of Faro
(1)
From the Palácio Belmarco continue down until you reach the Largo de São Francisco, where the walls are. We entered the old town t
Historical Monuments in Faro
Vila Adentro District
(1)
The neighbourhood of Vila-Adentro is located within the walled city of Faro. This is what remains of the city's splendor before th
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