Sights in The Algarve

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sights in The Algarve : the essentials

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

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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

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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

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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

Churches in Faro

Igreja do Carmo (Carmo Church)

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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

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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

Double arche de Marinha

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Historical Monuments in Portimão

Fort of São João do Arade

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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

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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

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The neighbourhood of Vila-Adentro is located within the walled city of Faro. This is what remains of the city's splendor before th

City Halls in Faro

Municipal House of Faro

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The city hall or municipal chamber of Faro is located in the center of Vila-Adentro. The construction of the building began in 188

Historical Monuments in Portimão

Fort of Santa Catarina

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The Fort of Santa Catarina, also known as Miradouro, is at the end of Avenida De Tomas Cabrera above the Marina of Portimao and th

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