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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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Restaurant in Praia da Rocha(Portimao). Traditional Portuguese and Brazilien Food in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Our favourite dish: Moqueca de Camarao, a speciality of the house
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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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Furnished Villas with 3 or 4 bedrooms. private swimming pool and garage near Carvoeiro
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Furnished apartments with 1-3 bedrooms and communal swimming pool. Some include golf membership.
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New and second hand properties within various holiday resorts near Carvoeiro. T1-T3 apartments and 2-4 bedroom villas in one of the most sought-after area in the Algarve. Furnished or unfurnished, communal or private pool. Golf membership, four owner scheme,...
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4 star hotel located in the heart of Carvoeiro, 25 m from the famous beach. Restaurant, Bars, heated Swimming Pool, Central Courtyard. Manifold activities within easy reach: Water Sports,Golf, Tennis, Fishing, Horse Riding.
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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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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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Small town at the Spanish border and capital of the district of Castro Marim
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Golf course and resort near the Spanish border
18 Holes PAR 72
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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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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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Located at Praia da Rocha, 150 meters from the Ocean, 2 Km from the town centre of Portimão.
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Quinta do Lago: New and deluxe development with one and two bedroom townhouse villas. The development offers next to the reception, adult swimming pool, children swimming pool, a tennis court (pre-bookings), two saunas (pre-bookings) kinder garden, exterior car.
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This modern, self-contained 3-star complex boasts 1,341 apartments (studios and 1 to 3 bedrooms) and a wide range of on-site facilities. Ideal for conferences for up to 1,000 people.
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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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4star Costa d’Oiro is located on the outskirts of Lagos and made up of a group of 68 individual residential tourist units, just some 300 metres from the attractive local beaches of Dona Ana and Don Camilo.
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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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Experience the pleasure of sailing on a comfortable catamaran. Ideal for groups of up to 60 people to visit the beautiful Algarve coast with beaches, cliffs, rock formations, caves and old fishing villages.
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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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