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Marginal da Fuseta
- heritage
Avenida Professor Doutor César Oliveira
8700-038, Olhão
Large space, modern and comfortable, with some garden-seats and green areas. Ideal for walking and resting.
Praia da Ilha da Armona - Sul
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Praia da Ilha da Armona
8700-282, Olhão
A truly beautiful wide stretch of sand that can be acceded only by boat, from Olhão. Quite attended by divers, it has white sands and crystal clear waters. There are quality restaurants that serve a wide variety of shellfish.
Praia da Fuseta-Ria / Praia dos Tesos
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Fuseta
8700-038, Olhão
A small river beach located by the small town of Fuseta. Despite its dimensions and the fact that the water quality could be better, it becomes crowded with tourists in the summer. Nearby there are several restaurants that serve mostly shellfish dishes.
Muralhas da Praça de Almeida
- heritage
EN340
6350, Almeida
The Praça-Forte de Almeida, built during the 17th century, is the main ex-libris of the walled town. From an aerial view, it is possible to accurately identify a huge 12-pointed star surrounding its well-preserved walls, a National Monument since 1910. In Praça-Forte, several historical battles took place, given its proximity to the Spanish border, and here takes place recreations that usually attract a lot of public. The largest recreates the famous explosion of 1810, during the French invasions. Take a good look at the Double Doors of Santo António and São Francisco.
Praia da Falésia - Vilamoura
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Praia da Falésia
8125, Quarteira
This is one of the best known and trendiest areas in the Algarve. Full of tourist buildings, some more luxurious than others, Praia de Vilamoura is also known for its Marina and the luxury yachts that are moored here. The beach is extensive, clean and flat, has several concessions, with a sea of calm and clear waters.
Igreja de São Lourenço de Almancil
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Rua da Igreja
8135-027, São Lourenço
Church of baroque architectural composition, has an interior lined with tiles from the 18th century by Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes. This set, representing scenes from the life of the patron saint, is one of the most important in the country.
Praia de Vale do Lobo
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Praia de Vale do Lobo
8135, Quarteira
Beach inserted in the imposing tourist area with the same name, one of the most famous in the Algarve. The golf courses are equally famous internationally. The beach offers all the conditions in terms of infrastructure. The sand is rough, has a concession area, but is relatively spacious. The sea is sometimes wavy, but good for swimming.
Praia do Ancão
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Praia do Ancão
8135, Quarteira
Beach with very extensive sand, where the Ria Formosa begins. Located next to a luxury tourist village, it has very clean sand, good quality water and various support equipment. You can choose to practice various sea sports or rent awnings. There are good restaurants and nightlife in the area.
Marina de Vilamoura
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Marina de Vilamoura
8125, Vilamoura
Marina with 1300 berths, at high prices and where it is very difficult to find a place for the vessel. Booking is essential as it is the most popular marina in the country. It has a vast support complex for recreational navigation, providing various repair services (shipyard, electrical repair, engine and sail repair) and has a gantry crane (30 t), mobile crane (3 t), electric crane (1 t ), ramp and tide grid. The surrounding area has several shops, bars, restaurants, hotels, being a place of great nightlife. Next to the marina there are beautiful beaches and golf courses.
Praia de Quarteira
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Praia de Quarteira
8125, Quarteira
Large sandy beach divided by spurs, very popular in summer, especially with domestic tourists. The beach is divided into several concessions, divided by jetties. There are several restaurants along the waterfront.