Things to see in The Algarve - What to see in The Algarve

Churches in Faro

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Inside the grounds of the Cathedral, next to the bell tower, there's a small cloister with this chapel and ossuary. It's a small s

Cemeteries in Faro

Capela de Ossos Bone Chapel

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The entrance fee to the Cathedral also includes a visit to the ossuary, which is accessed by the small cloister next to the bell t

Palaces in Faro

Paco Episcopal de Faro

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The Episcopal Palace is in Plaza de la Catedral, joined to the Episcopal Seminary by one of the arches leading to the historical c

Of Cultural Interest in Olhão

Lighthouse of Cabo de Santa Maria

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The lighthouse of Cape Santa Maria dates back to the year 1851. It is situated on the southwestern tip of the island of Culatra, a

Harbors in Sagres

Baleeira Port

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The Porto da Baleeira (or Puerto de Sagres) lives mainly off fishing, but now it coexists with tourist activity since some compani

Historical Monuments in Lagos

Walls and Bastions

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The strategic location of Lagos attracted different civilizations (Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians and Romans), but not until t

Squares in Albufeira

Largo Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco

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Beaches in Alvor

Praia do Submarino

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The descent is a bit dangerous, so it's better not do it with children, but once down it's well worth it. In the middle of August

Churches in Portimão

Jesuit College

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The church of the former Jesuit College, together with the Mother Church, is one of the most important religious buildings of Port

Beaches in Sagres

Praia do Castelejo Beach

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An ideal beach for a day of sun and surf. It's not a problem if you don't like to surf because there is a beach for everyone. It's

Beaches in Lagos

Light Beach

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This beach is about 4-5 km from Lagos, it's a large white sandy beach with all amenities for tourists, it's easy to find foreigner

Squares in Faro

Igreja da Ordem Terceira de Sao Francisco

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Bordering the historic center of Faro is Largo de São Francisco, a vast square containing the walls, castle, San Francisco Church

Of Touristic Interest in Tavira

Torre Tavira

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This tower was an old water tank of Alto de Santa María, built in June 1931, and which had been abandoned. It was adapted and turn

Shopping Malls in Faro

Atrium Faro Shopping Centre

The Atrium Mall in Faro is in one of the most central pedestrian streets of the city. It is on three floors, with space for 30 sho

Of Touristic Interest in Lagos

Punta Piedade Lantern

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The coastal lighthouse in Ponta da Piedade began operations on July 1, 1913 and is composed of square brick tower with masonry cor

Historical Monuments in Faro

Banco de Portugal

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This landmark is next to the Church of Mercy, in the Praça Dom Francisco Gomes on the corner of Rua João Dias, which is almost nex

Museums in Faro

Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assumpcao

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The Convent of Our Lady of the Assumption is in the Old Town, just behind the Cathedral, and has hosted since 1973 the "Archaeolog

Churches in Faro

Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos

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We don't know exactly how we found this church, we were lost and were looking for where we had parked the car. This church is anne

Things to do in The Algarve

The top 444 attractions in The Algarve