Ferragudo
Shopping
Largest shopping mall with over 100 different shops, restaurants and a big supermarket
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Aqua Portimão Shopping Centre
72 R. de São PedroLargest shopping mall with over 100 different shops, restaurants and a big supermarket
Continente Portimão
Lote 1 Beco da MalataLarge supermarket
The largest shopping center in the region with 120 stores of prestigious brands such as Mango, Gant, Zara, Cortefiel, Sportzone, C&A, Nespresso, Fnac, Samsung, and Apple Store. Next door to Designer Outlet and on the way to Faro airport
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Forum Algarve
Km 103 N125The largest shopping center in the region with 120 stores of prestigious brands such as Mango, Gant, Zara, Cortefiel, Sportzone, C&A, Nespresso, Fnac, Samsung, and Apple Store. Next door to Designer Outlet and on the way to Faro airport
Outlet with more than 70 fashion and lifestyle brands with discounts of 30-70% all year round. Close to Faro airport and Forum Algarve.
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Designer Outlet Algarve
Avenida AlgarveOutlet with more than 70 fashion and lifestyle brands with discounts of 30-70% all year round. Close to Faro airport and Forum Algarve.
Aqua Portimão is the closest shopping center. Hera you have Auchan a good large supermarket as well as 120 stores ranging from fashion, decoration, beauty, health, culture catering, Auchan is a large supermarket. Free parking in the garage.
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Aqua Portimão Shopping Centre
72 R. de São PedroAqua Portimão is the closest shopping center. Hera you have Auchan a good large supermarket as well as 120 stores ranging from fashion, decoration, beauty, health, culture catering, Auchan is a large supermarket. Free parking in the garage.
City/town information
Algarve is not only beaches and golf.
Silves preserves traces of its Arab past and Lagos from the time of the Discoveries. More cosmopolitan Portimao and Albufeira are bustling towns by night and day. Faro, the gateway to the region, deserves a long stop to discover its beautiful historic center and Tavira is a showcase for traditional architecture.
Portimão
The village lies on the banks of the Alvor Estuary, overlooking the protected marshlands of Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve, while to the south it is the Praia de Alvor, one of the largest sandy beaches of the Algarve.
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Alvor
The village lies on the banks of the Alvor Estuary, overlooking the protected marshlands of Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve, while to the south it is the Praia de Alvor, one of the largest sandy beaches of the Algarve.
Monchique’s central square has a small paved area with benches, trees, statues and tiles, a few cafés and
shops, and a pretty water feature with a Moorish-style water wheel. One of the charming things to see in
Monchique are the many statues and sculptures dotted around the main square, then head up to view the
impressive Manueline doorway of the parish church. There are lots of craft shops to explore then carry
on up to Fóia and enjoy the views from the highest point in the Algarve.
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Monchique
Monchique’s central square has a small paved area with benches, trees, statues and tiles, a few cafés and
shops, and a pretty water feature with a Moorish-style water wheel. One of the charming things to see in
Monchique are the many statues and sculptures dotted around the main square, then head up to view the
impressive Manueline doorway of the parish church. There are lots of craft shops to explore then carry
on up to Fóia and enjoy the views from the highest point in the Algarve.
Silves is the former capital of the Kingdom of the Algarve and is of great historical importance. It is home to a very impressive Castle and hosts a medieval fair each August
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Silves
Silves is the former capital of the Kingdom of the Algarve and is of great historical importance. It is home to a very impressive Castle and hosts a medieval fair each August
Captured within Faro’s ancient walls is a peaceful old town full narrow cobbled streets and historic monuments. Check out the Faro Cathedral, construction of this monument was started in 1251- The Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) at the rear of the Igreja do Carmo church is decorated with the skulls and bones of over 1000 monks . The Alameda Joao de Deus Garde is located right behind the Municipal Library of Faro and a few dozen peacocks have made this garden their home.
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Faro
Captured within Faro’s ancient walls is a peaceful old town full narrow cobbled streets and historic monuments. Check out the Faro Cathedral, construction of this monument was started in 1251- The Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) at the rear of the Igreja do Carmo church is decorated with the skulls and bones of over 1000 monks . The Alameda Joao de Deus Garde is located right behind the Municipal Library of Faro and a few dozen peacocks have made this garden their home.
This historic town offers many churches, the Roman bridge, river walks, unique shops and lots of cafes and bars, visit bishop’s square and enjoy a drink, a people watching spot.
You can access the nearest of Ria Formosa’s islands from here, the boat is a couple of euros.
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Tavira
This historic town offers many churches, the Roman bridge, river walks, unique shops and lots of cafes and bars, visit bishop’s square and enjoy a drink, a people watching spot.
You can access the nearest of Ria Formosa’s islands from here, the boat is a couple of euros.
Lagos is known for its walled old town, cliffs and Atlantic beaches. Steep wooden steps lead to the sandy cove of Praia do Camilo. The nearby cliffs of Ponta de Piedade offer sweeping headland views and a lighthouse. Igreja de Santo.
Lagos' old town center is great for strolling around and shopping. Various restaurants and bars offer quite a vivid atmosphere, but it can be packed with tourists during the summer.
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Lagos
Lagos is known for its walled old town, cliffs and Atlantic beaches. Steep wooden steps lead to the sandy cove of Praia do Camilo. The nearby cliffs of Ponta de Piedade offer sweeping headland views and a lighthouse. Igreja de Santo.
Lagos' old town center is great for strolling around and shopping. Various restaurants and bars offer quite a vivid atmosphere, but it can be packed with tourists during the summer.
Ferragudo
The best place, you never want to leave
Sightseeing
Very good museum to visit and learn more about the importance of the fishing industry as well as fascinating underwater findings and archaeological exhibitions.
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Museu de Portimao
Very good museum to visit and learn more about the importance of the fishing industry as well as fascinating underwater findings and archaeological exhibitions.
Sagres is the most southwestern point of continental Europe. It's magnificent cliffs make it a nice place to visit. It s located on a dramatic, narrow headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean to form Portugal's most south-westerly point. It dates back to the 15th Century, a time when the Portuguese coast was often the target of raids from the Barbary pirates who heralded from the nearby North African shores
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Sagres Fortress
Sagres is the most southwestern point of continental Europe. It's magnificent cliffs make it a nice place to visit. It s located on a dramatic, narrow headland that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean to form Portugal's most south-westerly point. It dates back to the 15th Century, a time when the Portuguese coast was often the target of raids from the Barbary pirates who heralded from the nearby North African shores
Great for bird watching. Hiking along the salinas and paths.. Take a boat tour, go diving see dolphins, seahorses other marine life.
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Ria Formosa Natural Park
Great for bird watching. Hiking along the salinas and paths.. Take a boat tour, go diving see dolphins, seahorses other marine life.
This is a multi-award winning wine estate with a difference. The grounds contain a vast selection of
sculptures, including dancing cows, kissing hippos, frogs, bears and human figures. There is a modern
winery and a wine-tasting room, and they even have their own zoo on site. Widely recognised as the
leading wine producer of the Algarve. www.quintadosvales.pt
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Quinta dos Vales Wine Estate
This is a multi-award winning wine estate with a difference. The grounds contain a vast selection of
sculptures, including dancing cows, kissing hippos, frogs, bears and human figures. There is a modern
winery and a wine-tasting room, and they even have their own zoo on site. Widely recognised as the
leading wine producer of the Algarve. www.quintadosvales.pt
Golf
Algarve is by many considered to be the best golf destination in the world and you have many fantastic courses to select from close to our house.
The Royal Golf Course is one of Portugal’s most prestigious golf courses, featuring an island green on the
9th and the famous 16th, with its cliff-top course over the beach, which is one of the most photographed
holes in Europe. The course is set amongst pine trees and lakes and is in a stunning location.
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Vale do Lobo
The Royal Golf Course is one of Portugal’s most prestigious golf courses, featuring an island green on the
9th and the famous 16th, with its cliff-top course over the beach, which is one of the most photographed
holes in Europe. The course is set amongst pine trees and lakes and is in a stunning location.
Golfers in the Algarve had to wait until 1966 and Sir Henry Cotton, who built the first traditional grass
course at Penina, which is now called the Sir Henry Championship Course. The resort’s website describes
the lengths he had to go to build the course, which is on a 360-acre estate. He planted 360,000 trees and
shrubs to create a woodland environment and added streams and lakes to the layout.
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Penina Hotel & Golf Resort
Golfers in the Algarve had to wait until 1966 and Sir Henry Cotton, who built the first traditional grass
course at Penina, which is now called the Sir Henry Championship Course. The resort’s website describes
the lengths he had to go to build the course, which is on a 360-acre estate. He planted 360,000 trees and
shrubs to create a woodland environment and added streams and lakes to the layout.
Rated as the best club in Portugal for four years in a row on the leadingcourses.com website, this place
is all about location and experience, including the wonderful local cuisine in the clubhouse which is
excellent. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and can be enjoyed by golfers of most standards.
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Monte Rei Golf & Country Club
Rated as the best club in Portugal for four years in a row on the leadingcourses.com website, this place
is all about location and experience, including the wonderful local cuisine in the clubhouse which is
excellent. The course was designed by Jack Nicklaus and can be enjoyed by golfers of most standards.
An award-winning par-72 course located in Quinta do Lago and considered to be one of the best golf
courses in Europe. The course overlooks the Ria Formosa Natural Park. This is a challenging course with
breathtaking views surrounded by saltwater lakes, pine trees and natural habitats for wildlife. The course
is available exclusively to guests of Dona Filipa Hotel, the Amarante Formosa Park hotel, and those who
are lucky enough to be private members.
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San Lorenzo Golf Course
Quinta do LagoAn award-winning par-72 course located in Quinta do Lago and considered to be one of the best golf
courses in Europe. The course overlooks the Ria Formosa Natural Park. This is a challenging course with
breathtaking views surrounded by saltwater lakes, pine trees and natural habitats for wildlife. The course
is available exclusively to guests of Dona Filipa Hotel, the Amarante Formosa Park hotel, and those who
are lucky enough to be private members.
For Kids
The water park is quite big and offers many fun
attractions for the entire family. It is clean and well kept The main thing is the numerous waterslides.
Next to the water slides you can see live animal shows and in the Aquafeeling area you can enjoy a relaxing massage
or fish spa.
Only fast food is served, so it is recommended to bring your own food.
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Slide & Splash station
125 Vale de DeusThe water park is quite big and offers many fun
attractions for the entire family. It is clean and well kept The main thing is the numerous waterslides.
Next to the water slides you can see live animal shows and in the Aquafeeling area you can enjoy a relaxing massage
or fish spa.
Only fast food is served, so it is recommended to bring your own food.
Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125