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Rocha da Pena

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Between Benafim and Salir, right in the ravines of the Algarve, Rocha da Pena is a place with a bleak landscape in a large plateau, about 2 km wide and almost 500 metres high. Of speological interest due to th …

Ruínas do Castelo de Salir

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At the time when the Christians were pressing to reconquer the land, this moorish monument was part of the province's rural defenses.

Fonte Benémola

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Located in the "freguesias" (an administrative subdivision) of Querença and Tôr, the Classified Site of Fonte Benémola is an area of great beauty, where the stream of Menalva (with some natural springs) is the habitat of a flora made of …

Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

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A temple built in the second half of the 17th century, with a simple exterior but much riches in its interior. It has a valuable set of tiles showing scenes of the Virgin Mary's life and a beautiful golden sculptured

Igreja Matriz de São Clemente

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A church with medieval foundations, built on the site of na ancient mosque. It is a monument of the second half of the 13th century, where one should notice the gothic ogival portico of the front, the belltower with baroque …

Igreja de São Lourenço de Almancil

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A church with a baroque architectural composition, it has, in its interior, tiles of the 1700's by Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes. This set, which represents scenes of the patron saint's life, is one of the most important in the country

Igreja da Misericórdia de Loulé

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Building of the 16th century, with a radiated manuelin portal. In front of the portico there is a crucifix of the same epoch with the images of Christ and of Our Lady. Ancient church of Nossa Senhora dos Pobres.

Convento da Graça

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All that is left of this gothic temple is the gothic portal, sided by two even columns of polished marble with chapiters with vegetal decoration. The last archivolt is furrowed with stylized flowers and there is a star with six …

Praia da Falésia - Vilamoura

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A very wide beach, popular among the tourists. There is a wide variety of water diversions, such as pedal boats, jet skis, bananas and windsurf, Ideal for those who enjoy some liveliness, namely at night, with a casino. There are …

Praia da Marina de Vilamoura

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One of the most attended beaches in the Algarve, in a place with many luxury hotels. It has a wide stretch of sand, calm waters and it is located by the marina with a complete nautical centre. In the vicinity, …

Praia da Quinta do Lago

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This is probably the most "in" beach in the Algarve. Located by a luxury resort with the same name, ut has a wide stretch of sand, always clean, and fine quality water. It has all the necessary backup structures: parasol …

Praia de Vale do Lobo

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Quite attended in the summer, this beach is equipped with quality infrastructures. It has fine water and several nautical sports take place there. There is a luxury restaurant and a sports pavilion nearby.

Praia do Ancão

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A beach with a rather wide stretch of sand where the Ria Formosa begins. Located by a luxury tourism village, the sand is very clean, the water of good quality and there are several backup equipments. One may practise several …

Praia do Garrão Poente - Duna

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Located in the tourist complex Golden dunes, this beach has excellent conditions for the beach or for non-motorized water sports. The access is by a wooden boardwalk flanked by dunes. Next to the beach is the pond of Golden dunes …

Parque Municipal de Loulé

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A large garden, with lots of trees and lawns.

Visita à cidade de Loulé

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This nice Algarve town keeps its labirynth of small narrow streets, sided by white houses, with a special note to the towers of the old Castle. The vertical lines of the minaret that remains of of old mosque and the …

T-Clube

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The "T-Clube" is one of the most "in" night spaces in the Algarve, where the Portuguse jet set go. Its famous "Champagne Party" commemorates the summer's arrival every year.

Parque Ambiental de Vilamoura

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The "Parque Ambiental de Vilamoura" occupies an area of 200 há, property of Vilamoura, and was created in ordeer to guarantee the preservation of ecosystems of great natural and landscape value. It congregates different areas with different kinds of habitats, …

Praia da Quarteira

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Big areal divided by Spurs, very crowded in the summer, especially for national tourists. The urban area is unorganized and little appealing presentation. The beach is divided into several concessions, divided by breakwaters. There are several restaurants along the marginal …

Zona Comercial da Marina de Vilamoura

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An area with great movement on weekends and during the three summer months, where several bars and restaurants can be found, as well as shops and terraces. The esplanade is mainly pedestrian and crowded by tourists and it circles the …