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Beaches in Albufeira

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The Oura Praia is located in the district of Oura, a few metres from the nightlife centre. It has several beaches with crystal cl

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

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

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

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

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

Unusual Places in Tavira

Tavira Salt Pans

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Palaces in Faro

Palacio Belmarco

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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

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

Things to do in The Algarve

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