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Praia de Cabanas - Mar
On a peninsula in the Ria Formosa Natural Park opposite Tavira. Extensive dune system, access by boat, during low tide also by foot by crossing the lagoon.
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Together with the nearby Ponte de Sagres the Cape of St. Vincent forms the most south-western point of the European continent.
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Little old village at the coast with no car traffic. Parish church of the 13th Century with renaissance porch, picturesque small houses and a little fortress.
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Spa below the city of Monchique with hot springs already known in the times of the Roman Empire
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This traditional “fisherman” style stew often contains several sorts of fish and shellfish, and when well prepared is a veritable joy to fish lovers.
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Camarão, the everyday shrimp, is called, for instance, camarón in Spain, crevette in France or Granat in Germany.
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Praia do Camilo
Small sandy beach situated in a rocky bay of the Costa d\'Oiro west of Lagos.
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Praia de Caneiros
Pretty sandy beach in a rocky bay, east of Ferragudo, the fishing village near Portimao.
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Caravel: a small, highly maneuverable, three-masted ship used by the Portuguese and Spanish for long voyages of exploration beginning in the 15th century.
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Praia da Carriagem
The beach of Carriagem, located close to Rogil at the western coast, is not very frequented and ideal for lovers of nature.
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Praia do Carvoeiro
Small sandy beach in the sheltered bay of the renowned resort of Carvoeiro, located in the centre of the village.
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Very popular holiday location in the rocky Algarve, within the municipality of Lagoa, between Armacão de Pêra and Portimão
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Praia do Castelejo
Sandy beach situated on the rugged Costa Vicentina (Algarve’s west coast) near Vila do Bispo. Popular with surfers due to the strong breakers.
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Built by the Almoravid Arabs in the 11th century, the imposing and admirable Silves Castle is a distinct reminder of the grandeur of the art of the Muslims, reflecting the splendour attained by the Islamic civilisation in the Algarve.
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Praia do Castelo Idyllic sandy beach in a bay near Albufeira, embedded into rocky sandstone cliffs
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Small town at the Spanish border and capital of the district of Castro Marim
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Golf course with 27 holes and resort near the Spanish border and the Guadiana river
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The dish that really represents the gastronomic art of the region is “Cataplana”, an aromatic dish of clams (or other shellfish), bacon and sausage cooked in a “cataplana” pan.
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The Anchor Cemetery is a monument on the island of Tavira (Ilha da Tavira), as a testament to the former tuna fishing period in the Algarve.
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Located next to the chapel of São Lourenço, the centre offers a large spectrum of cultural events and presents young and already established artists.
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The archaeological station of Cerro da Vila is situated at the northern corner of the marina of Vilamoura, a place of a former Roman settlement.
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Eye-catching cone-shaped mountain offering impressive views from the eastern coast and the Spanish border to almost Albufeira in the west.
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Choco (Sepia officinalis) is the common cuttlefish. They have ten tentacles and a broad, oval body.
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b>Praia da Cordoama
A wide, rugged stretch of sand set in a huge bay surrounded by steep cliffs on the Costa Vicentina near Vila do Bispo. Ideal for surfing and paragliding.
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The Costa Vicentina, the western coast of the Algarve, stretches from Cabo de São Vicente, the most south-western corner of the European continent, to Odeceixe at the border to the Alentejo.
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Praia da Culatra-Mar
Isolated sandy beach on the island Ilha da Culatra between Faro and Olhão. Access by ferryboat from Olhão (30 min.)
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CVR (Comissão Vitivinícola Regional – Regional Wine Commission): regional authority, controlling the compliance with the regional quality standards for wines.
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