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Places to Visit - Monchique
Article added: Monday, 16th November 2009Monchique is an inland town, about 50 miles from Faro, and 20 miles from Alvor. The town is surrounded by heavily forested hills, and has a cooler climate than the beach resorts. It is green and blissfully quiet. Wa...
Read more...Places to Visit - Olhao
Article added: Monday, 16th November 2009Olhao is the largest fishing port in the Algarve. Very close to Faro, it is next door to the Ria Formosa Nature Park. Naturally, the fish restaurants in Olhao are acclaimed throughout the region. There is a seafood festival each August, wi...
Read more...Places to Visit - Porches
Article added: Monday, 16th November 2009Porches is a very pretty inland town. It has managed to retain its character, and is a perfect rural retreat. However, it is only a few minutes’ drive to the beach resort of Carvoeiro, and less than 12 miles from Albufeira. The area pr...
Read more...Places to Visit - Ria Formosa Nature Park
Article added: Monday, 16th November 2009Ria Formosa Nature Park is a large and unspoiled nature reserve, close to Faro and Olhao. It is home to many thousands of migratory birds, who spend their winters here. A bird watchers paradise, more than one hundred species of bird can be...
Read more...Places to Visit - Sagres and Cape St Vincent
Article added: Monday, 16th November 2009Sagres is at the western end of The Algarve, a little under 70 miles from Faro. Praia da Luz is about 18 miles to the east, with Lagos about 20 miles .The town is very small, but with an interesting history. The town was sacked by Sir Fran...
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