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Of Touristic Interest in Faro

The largest building in Plaza de la Cathedral is the Episcopal Seminary. Built in the eighteenth century in two phases it's attach

Of Cultural Interest in Portimão

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse

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Lit on January 1, 1893. In 1948 the light was red occultations with a range of 10 miles. The original oil lamp became gas in 1954,

Of Cultural Interest in Carvoeiro

Alfanzina Lighthouse

The Alfanzina Lighthouse opened on December 20, 1920. In 1981 it was connected to the public electricity network and was also full

Golf Courses in Faro

Algarve Golf Courses

One of the top golf destinations in Europe, the Algarve has more than 30 golf courses. Expertly designed, and less than 20 km from

Churches in Castro Marim

Church of the Mercy

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

Of Touristic Interest in Castro Marim

Revellín de San Antonio Hill

Revellín Hill is right in front of the castle's hill. Named because here was based a small fortification (revellín), commanded by

Museums in Castro Marim

Center of Interpretation of the Territory

Interpretation Center of the Territory, in a building in the [poi = 310661] Revellín Hill [/ poi], also houses a coffee bar. Built

Gardens in Castro Marim

La Ribeira Park

This park is the first thing you see when entering Ctra Castro Marim from EN 122. It is a big green area where there is grass, abu

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

Beaches in Lagoa

Grande Beach

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Playa Grande is situated on the western shore of the estuaryof the river Arade, south of Ferragudo. It lies hidden and collects at

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

Of Touristic Interest in Tavira

Gilão River Cruise

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Tavira straddles the River Gilao and on the shore, in Rua José Pires Padinha, there are boat excursions and boats and vessels of a

Things to do in Algarve

The top 621 attractions in Algarve