Porches is a civil parish/freguesia in the municipality of Lagoa in Portugal, about 10 km east of the city of Lagoa. The population in 2011 was 2,011, in an area of 15.64 km². It was elevated to the status of a town on July 12, 2001.
Praia da Marinha is one of the most emblematic beaches of Portugal with Mediterranean climate, located on the Atlantic coast in Caramujeira, in Lagoa Municipality, Algarve, and considered by the Michelin Guide as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Europe and as one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world.
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The Silves Cathedral is a former cathedral in the city of Silves, in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. A mosque, built during the Moorish rule of the Iberian Peninsula, was originally located in its current place, and was later mostly restructured and converted into a Catholic cathedral after the Reconquista.
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Jet Boating: Combine the thrill of boating in the caves and coastline in Albufeira, Algarve with dolphin watching on this safari excursion. Enjoy an enthusiastic ride that is packed with fun and speed. You can either pick Insonia Tour (2h) or&nb...
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Carvoeiro, or more commonly Praia de Carvoeiro, is a town and a former civil parish in the municipality of Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Lagoa e Carvoeiro. The population in 2011 was 2,721, in an area of 11.66 km². It is located about 5 kilometres south of Lagoa.
Learn morePraia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha is a small fishing community and beach on the Atlantic coast of the civil parish/freguesia of Porches in the municipality/concelho of Lagoa in Portugal.
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Enjoy a boat trip through the caves and along the coast of Albufeira, Algarve and admire the dolphin sightings on this tour. During the tour you will discover the majestic caves and rock formations of the Algarve coast in the south of Portugal. You w...
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Discover Algarve landscapes by self-driving a Quad or a Buggy. You will go to the mountains through hills and rivers. It is an incredible off-road experience! Enclosed by soaring ochre cliffs, powdery golden beaches, and turquoise water, Algarve is a...
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Praia da Rocha is a beach and built up area on the Atlantic Ocean in the southern section of the concelho of Portimão, Algarve, southern Portugal.
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Praia de São Rafael is a beach on the Atlantic south coast of the Algarve, close to the village resort of Sesmarias which is within the Municipality of Albufeira, Portugal.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceEmbark on an unforgettable journey through the most breathtaking wild beaches in the municipality of Lagoa. Marvel at the awe-inspiring rock formations and intriguing sites like the "Rock Lady" Chapel and the Praia Nova Tunnel. Explore iconic landmarks such as Praia da Cova Redonda and Praia da Marinha. This tour includes a stop to relish the sight of the Marinha Arches, the whimsical “Yellow Submarine”, and the captivating Albandeira Arch. The boat is specially designed to navigate through all the caves, featuring the spectacular Captains Cave and the renowned Benagil Cave. This 1.5-hour tour beautifully distills the best of the coast into an adventure that will linger in your memory for a lifetime. So why wait? Secure a ticket for this dazzling coastal escapade today!
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Portimão is a town and a municipality in the district of Faro, in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 55,614, in an area of 182.06 km². It was formerly known as Vila Nova de Portimão. In 1924, it was incorporated as a cidade and became known merely as Portimão.
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Praia dos Pescadores or the Fishermans Beach is a blue flag beach on the Atlantic south coast of the Algarve, in the district of Bairro dos Pescadores, Albufeira which is within the Municipality of Albufeira, Portugal.
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Discover the south of Portugal with this guided kayak tour along the coast of Albufeira from Praia do Castelo! The Algarve, in the south of Portugal, is the perfect coastal area for those looking for beach, nature and sport. Unlike the neighbouring b...
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Albufeira is a city, seat and municipality in the district of Faro, in the southernmost Portuguese region of the Algarve. The municipality population in 2011 was 40,828, in an area of 140.66 square kilometres.
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Praia da Rocha Baixinha or Praia dos Tomates is a beach within the Municipality of Albufeira, in the Algarve, Portugal. The beach is 13 kilometres east of the town of Albufeira and is 31.7 kilometres west of the regions capital of Faro.
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Lagos is a municipality at the mouth of Bensafrim River and along the Atlantic Ocean, in the Barlavento region of the Algarve, in southern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 31,049, in an area of 212.99 km². The main town of Lagos has a population of approximately 22,000.
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