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 the jet boating rocket with the caves and coastline and dolphin watching on these marvelous safari tours! Enjoy an enthusiastic ride that is packed with fun and speed. You can either pick Insonia Tour (2h) or&n...
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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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Enjoy this incredible Buggy tour in Algarve, Albufeira. Discover the amazing landscapes of Portugal with your friends, family or couple. From asphalt and gravel roads to mountain tracks and rocky paths, you'll get the thrill of driving a 550cc Buggy ...
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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 experienceGear up for an adventure from Faro to the Benagil Cave and beyond. This tour is an exploration filled with discovery and scenic landscapes along the Algarve coast. Start your journey in Faro, where a knowledgeable local guide will lead you on an exciting coastal expedition. Experience a variety of highlights during this adventure. Begin by exploring Algar Seco, scenic coastal trails, and the intriguing Boneca Cave. Admire the lovely view of the impressive Benagil Cave, followed by an opportunity to witness the beautiful cliffs and clear waters of Marinha Beach. Furthermore, there are excursions to secret caves and grottos, accessible only to those seeking a more daring adventure.
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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.
Learn more Book this experienceDiscover the caves of Benagil and Praia da Marinha in the Algarve by kayak! Looking for a beach destination for your vacation but tired of the same old destinations? What if we told you that one of the best beaches in the world is in Portugal? On the...
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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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