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OtherQuerençaThe village of Querença, in the hinterland of the Algarvian mountains, is one of the most typical villages in the Algarve, with white houses, decorated chimneys and clear signs of an Arab architectural influence.Querença has been able to establish (...)
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OtherEstátua de El-Rei D. SebastiãoStanding in Praça Gil Eanes, this statue by João Cutileiro has been described by the art historian José Augusto França as one of the most beautiful examples of sculpture to be found to the south of the River Tagus.Inaugurated in 1972, it perpetuates (...)
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OtherFesta das Tochas FloridasEaster in São Brás de Alportel The torches, which were formerly long candles, are now poles festooned with flowers. They are carried by men who gather together in two wings during the procession, which marks the Resurrection of Christ, celebrated on (...)
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OtherFrom Faro to Vila Real de Sto AntónioThe Algarve capital since 1756 has been Faro, where the Ria Formosa - a natural park considered the most important wildlife sanctuary in the Algarve - hints at its´ true splendour and size. One of the last places in Europe to preserve intact it´s (...)
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OtherCacela VelhaCacela Velha is a small and unique historical complex, with a roughly circular perimeter, bordered to the south by a fortress and to the east and west by the parish cemetery, overlooking the Ria Formosa.Archaeological excavations have identified an (...)
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OtherCampervanningDiscover Portugal by camper van/motorhomeWandering around Portugal in a camper van or motorhome is a delightful way of discovering the amazing variety of landscapes in our country. You can get to know the entire territory with more freedom, at your (...)
