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Squares in Albufeira

This square, old Plaza de Armas is a very nice place, but at the time we were there they were doing archaeological excavations and

Coves in Albufeira

Praia Santa Eulalia

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At Easter, with some wind and a few rain drops, I was glad to breathe in the smell of the Atlantic beach ... At night, a bass and

Villages in Castro Marim

Castro Marim

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Small village near Faro (Portugal) the road is notable for its castle, on a hill, which made me go off from my main route to go fo

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

Museums in Faro

Faro Cathedral Museum

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Inside the Cathedral Church, at it;s feet, you'll find a staircase lined with gorgeous embedded tile from the seventeenth century,

Of Touristic Interest in Faro

Faro City Walls

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Plaza de San Francisco has the best preserved remains of the main city walls of Faro. They were built in the IX century, during th

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

Harbors in Portimão

Portimão Marina

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Almost all major cities of the coast of Algarve have an area like a marina called Marina. Besides the port, it has another area of

Of Touristic Interest in Lagos

Boat Tour to the Caves of Punta da Piedade

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One of the main attractions of Lagos is its expense, both for its beaches as for its caves. Along the promenade you'll find many c

Squares in Silves

Mouhatamid Ibn Abbad Square

This large square with an impossible name to say, comes from Arabic hence its name, because the town where Silves is located was f

Cathedrals in Silves

Cathedral of Silves

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The Sé or Cathedral of Silves is a few kilometers from Portimao and close to Silves Castle. The Cathedral dates back to the to the

Of Cultural Interest in Olhão

Caíque Bom Sucesso

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The Caique Bom Sucesso is a replica of the ship that left Brazil in the year 1808 in order to inform the King Joao VI of the popul

Beaches in Sagres

Praia de Cordoama Beach

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The twin of Castelejo is another gem that deserves a visit. It even deserves a few days, in fact I think that I never get bored of

Beaches in Aljezur

Praia de Vale Figueira Beach

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The Vale Figueiras Beach is a virtually unspoiled natural park that can be found in Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentinantina. C

Museums in Lagos

Dr. Jose Municipal Formosinho Museum

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The Municipal Museum Dr. Joseph Formosinho is attached to the Church of San Antonio (National Monument). It was founded by José do

Beaches in Albufeira

Praia dos Pescadores

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Another beach that caught our eye in Albufeira was the Fishermen's Beach with it's escalators, which we chose to take back up afte

Things to do in Algarve

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