Tourist Attractions in Algarve
The province, the Alto Algarve (Upper Algarve), is a hilly region of schists and sandstones, overlaid in the west by the intrusive rocks of the Serra de Monchique.
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Cape St Vincent
(Algarve Coast)
A lighthouse stands on the tip of Cape St Vincent, surrounded by the remains of fortifications dating to the 16th C.
Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Guadelupe
The 13th C. Romanesque and Gothic chapel of Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe, 4km/2.5mi east of Vila do Bispo, is where Henry the Navigator is supposed to have prayed for the successful outcome of his projected voyages of discovery.
Ferrugudo, Portugal
On the bank of the Rio Arade lies the attractive fishing village of Ferragudo, with its narrow streets lined with fishermen's houses, a few pensions and restaurants. Above the village stands a very pretty church, as well as the Fortaleza de Sao Joao, built in 1622 to protect the river entrance. It is now in private ownership. South of Ferragudo stretches the Praia Grande, a long beach. A breakwater ensures safe bathing, and it is also very popular with surfers. Restaurants offer refreshments.
Facilities
Beach
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Fortaleza de Beliche
From Cape St Vincent the coast road runs northeast over a windy heath for 1km/0.75mi to Fort Beliche with its former sea fort housing a restaurant.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Lagoa, Portugal
Lagoa, 8km/5mi east of Portimao, is a modest little country town. From here a road goes off left to Silves and right to Carvoeiro.
Lagoa - Slide and Splash
The nearby Slide and Splash water pleasure park has plenty of giant waterslides and other attractions to keep the children amused!
Slide and Splash Aquapark
Estrada Nacional 125 - Vale de Deus
8400-123 Estombar
Portugal
Estrada Nacional 125 - Vale de Deus
8400-123 Estombar
Portugal
Hours
April 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to September 21
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
September 22 to October 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Porches, Portugal
There is another big water pleasure park, "the Big One", at Porches, on the N 125.
Sao Lourenço
Just past Almansil, still on the N 125 to Faro, the Baroque church of Sao Lourenço de Matos (1730) on the left of the road contains splendid azulejos (1730) depicting the life of St Lawrence.
Sao Lourenço - Centro Cultural
A little way down from the church of Sao Lourenço is the Centro Cultural Sao Lourenço (exhibitions and concerts).
Torre de Aspa
The Torre de Aspa, 3.5km/2mi to the west of Vila do Bispo, is the highest cliff on the Algarve coast at 156m/512ft and affords a magnificent view.
Vila do Bispo, Portugal
The "Bishop's town" of Vila do Bispo (pop. 1,400), 10km/6mi north of Sagres, has a 17th C. parish church richly decorated with blue azulejos and gilded woodcarving.