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Beaches in Lagoa

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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

Statues in Barcelos

Monument to the Volunteer Firefighter

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At the end of the Avenida Liberdade, reaching the corner of Plaza 5 de Octubre, is this monument that's dedicated to the volunteer

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

Museums in Barcelos

Museum of Ceramics

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The Pottery Museum of Barcelos (Museu de Olaria) was created in 1963 after the donation of a valuable pottery collection by the et

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

Gardens in Monção

Das Caldas Park

This great park, wonderful for children, with beautiful autumn colors, near the hotsprings, and located just along the banks of th

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

Hiking in Portimão

Walk Around the Coast of Portimao

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Portimao is a town with lots of beaches and is a good choice for horse riding or a walk along the cliffs. We started our walk from

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

Museums in Olhão

Museum of the City

The Maritime Engagement House is located in the Plaza de la Restauranción, just in front of the Church of Our Lady of the Remedies

Churches in Castelo Branco

Nuestra Señora de la Merced Chapel

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The date that this chapel was built is not stated, but it is listed as a important building in the city, and it was formerly known

City Halls in Sintra

Sintra Town Hall (Camara Municipal)

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Sintra City Hall is just before the city center, a 10-15 minute walk from the train station and in front of Freedom Park. It's an

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