Sights in Algarve

Churches in Castro Marim

The Church of Mercy is the first building you encounter when you enter the walled Castle. It is a small church from the seventeent

Castles in Castro Marim

San Sebastián Fort

The Fort of San Sebastian is in the Revellín Hill, compared to Castle. Construction is after this, the 17th century, and was inte

Churches in Lagoa

Church Our Lady of Conceiçao

This small, beautiful church was built in the 14th century and is in the village of Ferragudo, which offers magnificent views of t

Castles in Lagos

Governor's Castle

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Parallel to the Avenue of the Discoveries, the Castle of Governors has little of its initial construction (it's undergone many cha

Statues in Lagoa

The Fisherman Sculpture

This sculpture is a tribute to the Fisherman, and a symbol found in many villages whose main activity is fishing. This particular

Statues in Lagoa

Monument to the Canning

This monument is a clear homage, as the Portuguese say, to the "operaria canning." It's in a town where that exclusively lives on

Squares in Albufeira

Praca 25 de Abril

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This square is named after April 25 when one of the most important festivals in Portugal is celebrated, it marks the Carnation Rev

Churches in Estombar

Mother Church of Estombar

Estombar is a town in the municipality of Portimao. The most remarkable monument of this town is its beautiful church. Although it

Historical Monuments in Silves

Cross Portugal

The Cross of Portugal, lies on the outside of Silves in the EN-124, on the outskirts of the historic heart of town, so for most of

Churches in Alvor

Morabitos of San Juan and San Pedro

On our visit to the village of Alvor, we visited the marabouts of San Juan and San Pedro. They were so subtle that we didn't even

Statues in Alvor

Tribute Sculpture to the Fisherman

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Alvor is a primarily sailor village, so most of its people for generations have been devoted to fishing, and no wonder they have e

Churches in Olhão

Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Rosário

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The Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, is situated in Restoration Square. It was constructed in the 17th Century, thanks to the don

Squares in Portimão

Alameda of Praça República

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The Alameda da Praça da República is a starting point for visiting the city of Portimão. It is a very big square where there is an

Castles in Castro Marim

Castro Marim Castle

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No doubt the Castle (Castillo) is the signature building of the small Portuguese town of Castro Marim and is a National Monument i

City Halls in Albufeira

Town Hall (Camara Municipal)

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This ultra-modern building was built in 1997, and has a very contemporary look. It's white all over, with four floors housing the

Churches in Albufeira

Torre Sineira

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Torre Sineira (or Bell Tower) was built in 1869, I.e. after the construction of the church, as part of the Church of Mother of Our

Churches in Albufeira

Church of St. Sebastian

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This church was built in the mid eighteenth century and is on Praça Miguel Bombard. It has a single nave and its outstanding featu

Churches in Tavira

Ermida Nossa Senhora da Piedade

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This small temple was built in the eighteenth century, after the 1755 earthquake, and belonged to the Brotherhood of Our Lady of L