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Unusual Places in Tavira

Tavira Salt Pans

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Palaces in Faro

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I photographed this building as I was struck by its facade. Then I discovered that it was the Belmarco Palace, one of the most emb

Castles in Lagoa

Arade Castle

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The Arade Castle is also known under the name Forte de Sao Joao do Arade, and is situated in the village of Ferragudo, a small fis

Cliffs in Aljezur

Ponta da Arrifana

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Ponta da Arrifana is a small place on top of a spectacular cliff. Here, you'll find a viewpoint that can drive to without a proble

Hiking in Carvoeiro

Walk from Carvoeiro to Benagil

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This walk runs between Carvoeiro and Benagil. It is a nice hiking trail that takes in the cliffs of the area and a number of beaut

Churches in Faro

Faro Cathedral Chapel

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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

Of Cultural Interest in Vila Real de Santo António

Lighthouse of Vila Real de Santo António

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The lighthouse of Vila Real de Santo António became operational in January 1923 after many years of discussion on the method of co

Churches in Castro Marim

Hermitage of San Antonio

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Built inside the revellín San Antonio, this chapel was constructed by King Joao IV around the year 1640. Originally Baroque was a

Viewpoints in Castro Marim

Views from the Hill of the Castle

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The village of Castro Marin sits in a hollow protected by 2 hills where there are paths (the Castle and Fort San Sebastian ) wit

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

Beaches in Lagoa

De Caneiros Beach

A lovely and cozy beach, but somewhat dangerous with clean water and quite a swell. It's located about three kilometres from the s

Squares in Albufeira

Largo Engenheiro Duarte Pacheco

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Churches in Loulé

Parish Church of San Clemente

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The parish church of San Clemente is in the historic center of the beautiful city of Loulé, inside walls and around the Castle . T

Viewpoints in Monchique

Viewpoint Foia

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After a bit of a climb through the mountains of Monchique, you'll come across a spectacular lookout point at the highest place in

Things to do in Algarve

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