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Alvor
The village of Alvor nestles in a sheltered bay midway between Portimao
and Lagos. Alvor is a a typical Algarvian fishermen's village with narrow cobbled
streets leading to the picturesque wetlands area with a lifeboat station, a fish market, traditional restaurants lining the
old fisherman quay and dozens of colourful fishing boats bobbing at anchor on the natural
lagoon with wonderful views of the Atlantic Ocean. Alvor village is a pleasant mixture of old and new, traditional and
comtempory.
Alvor is perhaps best known for its PRAIA DE ALVOR, a wide beach boasting
15 kilometres of golden sand, with an EU Blue Flag award for safety, cleanliness and quality of facilities offered.
The beach is backed by sand dunes and is ideal for sunbathing (sunbeds/shades available for hire) or the more energetic of
you can take advantage of the watersports offered (in season). The beach can also accommodate ball games or
you can just stroll along the waters edge soaking up the sun and the sound of the waves. Alternatively take a break
in the excellent restaurants/cafes edging the coastline for a casual drink or meal.
At the centre of the village is a delightful 16th century church worthy of a
visit to view probably the finest example of delicately carved Manueline portico on the Algarve and excellent azulejos in
the chancel, and is the only building to survive the earthquake of 1755.
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Places to Visit
Alvor is centrally situated for easy access to the busier town
of Praia de Rocha, renowned for its lively evening entertainment offering the casino and clubs. Around the estuary
is the large fishing port of Portimao where you will find an expansive collection of shops. Along the more westerly
coastline you can explore Lagos offering a natural harbour and a 17th century fort museum, following the road you will find
the quieter Algarve and the unspoilt fishing villages of Praia da Luz, Salema and Burgau, before reaching Sagres
where windsurfers can catch the ocean breeze to skim across the waves before heading to the most westerly tip of Europe
- Cape St Vincent.
The historical walled city of Silves ....Spa town of Caldes
de Monchique ..... Montegordo for pine forests and pink flamingos on the salt flats.
Other places to visit include the Water Park near Armacao de
Pera, Aljezue, Cape St Vincent being the most westerly point in Europe and the picturesque Monchique Mountains.
Available in the apartment is an Information Brochure with
many additional details of the area helping you to make the most of your visit to Vila Marachique in Alvor.
The Algarve
The most south westerly tip of Europe, The Algarve is
a haven of beautiful sandy beaches, sleepy fishing villages, world class golf courses, untouched mountain towns, international
marinas and year round sunshine.
For thousands of years it has been a much favoured area with
a colourful history. Once a kingdom in its own right The Algarve has seen invasions by the Phoenicians, Romans and Moors,
been the starting point for great explorations and now it is a wonderful place for you and your family to visit for your holiday.
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