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General
list of localities in Algarve
Albufeira
- Albufeira, Ferreiras, Guia, Olhos Agua, Paderne.
Alcoutim
- Alcoutim, Gioes, Martim Longo, Pereiro, Vaqueiros.
Aljezur
- Aljezur, Bordeira, Odeceixe, Rogil.
Castro
Marim - Altura, Azinhal, Castro Marim, Odeleite.
Faro
- Conceicao, Estoi, Faro (S. Pedro), Faro (Se),
Montenegro, Santa Barbara Nexe.
Lagoa
- Carvoeiro, Estômbar, Ferragudo, Lagoa,
Parchal, Porches.
Lagos
- Barao S. Joao, Bensafrim, Lagos (Santa Maria), Lagos
(S. Sebastiao), Luz, Odiaxere.
Loule
- Almancil, Alte, Ameixial, Benafim, Boliqueime, Loule
(S. Clemente), Loule (S. Sebastiao), Quarteira, Querenca, Salir, Tor.
Monchique
- Alferce, Marmelete, Monchique.
Olhao
- Fuseta, Moncarapacho, Olhao, Pechao, Quelfes.
Portimao
- Alvor, Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimao.
S. Bras Alportel - S. Bras
Alportel
Silves - Alcantarilha, Algoz,
Armacao Pera, Pera, S. Bartolomeu Messines, S. Marcos Serra, Silves,
Tunes.
Tavira - Cabanas Tavira, Cachopo,
Conceicao, Luz, Santa Catarina Fonte Bispo, Santa Luzia, Santo Estevao,
Tavira (Santa Maria), Tavira (Santiago).
Vila Bispo - Barao S. Miguel,
Budens, Raposeira, Sagres, Vila Bispo.
Vila Real Santo Antonio - Monte
Gordo, Vila Nova Cacela, Vila Real Santo António.
Situated
on extreme South of Portugal, this part of the territory was last to be
conquered from Moors by Portuguese king Dom Afonso III, in 1292. Traces
of Moorish presence are still seen in its unique terraces, chimneys and
whitewashed houses.
However,
the distance that was difficult to cover back in 13th century is no
longer an obstacle thanks to modern highway and coastal road and Faro
international airport. So why not visit this charming region, with its
idyllic temperatures, which are ideal for playing golf and other
sports.
In
northern part of Algarve, ranges of Espinhaço de
Cão, Monchique and Caldeirão shelter coast from
strong winds. This brightly colored region, with its fig trees, orange
groves and almond trees blossom, is also most verdant, fertile. The
southern coastline consists of a long stretch of fabulous sandy
beaches, broken up by extraordinary rugged red cliffs and fantastic
grottoes.
Apart
from wealth of available water sports facilities (marinas of Vilamoura
and Lagos deserve special mention, amongst various ports and harbours),
there are other alternatives, such as tennis courts, famous golf
courses, luxury hotels or quaint holiday resorts and an exciting
nightlife.
Capital of the region, with medieval wall and large number of monuments: Cathedral (Romanesque-Gothic origin), Nossa Senhora da Assunção Convent (Renaissance), São Francisco Church (16th-18th centuries). Museums to visit: Infante Dom Henrique, Regional Ethnographic, Ramalho Ortigão and Antoniano (next to Santo António do Alto Chapel). Also worthwhile visiting are beautiful churches of São Pedro da Misericórdia and Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Roman ruins of Milreu in suburbs.
Enclosed within 15th century walls, with its Manueline window, are magnificent churches of São Sebastião (Renaissance portals and 17th and 18th century tiles), Santa Maria or Misericórdia (16th-19th centuries), Santo António (Baroque) and very old São João Chapel (8th-9th centuries). Other points of interest: Regional Museum, Governors’ Palace, Pau da Bandeira Fortress and old slave market.
Amongst beautiful houses on the slope stand mother-church (Manueline), Misericórdia Church (with a Baroque retable) and Senhor do Pé da Cruz Chapel (17th century). Nearby, look famous thermal spa of Monchique and Fóia (2959 ft high), overlooking hills and ocean.
Square-shaped flat-roofed houses, with their Moorish-style terraces, are this fishing town’s ex-libris. Behind mother-church (17th century) you will find Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos Chapel.
In this fishermen’s town, visit mother-church (14th century, rebuilt in 18th century), Colégio Church (17th century), and Town Hall. In suburbs, renowned Praia da Rocha (with its Santa Catarina de Ribamar Fortress), and Roman ruins of Abicada.
It was here that five centuries ago Prince Henry set up a school of navigation, which played a crucial role in Portuguese Discoveries. Apart from Nossa Senhora da Graça Chapel, you can visit magnificent fortress (originally built in 14th century, and later altered) and 15th century rosa-dos-ventos (a 141 ft diameter compass card). Nearby, on extreme southwestern tip of European continent, is Cabo de São Vicente (Romans’ Promontorium Sacrum), opening on to a vast horizon of sea and sky.
Stones of different times and cultures overlap in this town: castle and walls are of Arab origin; Gothic Cathedral (having undergone several restoration work) was built on site of an ancient mosque; 12th century bridge was built where formerly stood a Roman bridge. Cross of Portugal also deserves special mention (16th century religious sculpture), as well as following examples of Manueline motifs: Nossa Senhora dos Mártires Chapel and Misericórdia Church. Archeology Museum is built around an almost unique Arab water cistern, dating from Almohad period.
With
its inviting long beaches, typical roofs and chimneys, this picturesque
town offers a beautiful view over Gilão river and its Roman
bridge. Churches to visit: Santa Maria do Castelo (13th-18th
centuries), Misericórdia (Renaissance), Nossa Senhora das
Ondas (17th century), São José (with Gothic and
Manueline elements), São Paulo and Carmo
(17th-18th-centuries). You will see around Tavira, beautiful medieval
houses, with Gothic windows and
portals. In suburbs, at village of Luz there is a Renaissance church,
which has been a pilgrimage place for many centuries.
Situated in middle
of northern hemisphere, Portugal has a mild welcoming climate.
Nonetheless, difference between north/south and coast/inland weather is
marked. Inland areas have more variable weather than coastal regions.
To south of Tagus river the Mediterranean influences are clear. Long,
hot, humid summers and dry, short, relatively mild winters.
May–October dry and warm, November–April cool with
rain in north, mild in south (though often wet and windy
January–March). Temperatures vary between 8–28
Celsius (C).
Time Zone: GMT.
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