Praia do Barraquinho Beach PineWood Cliffs Beautiful Rocky Bay Caramujeira Lagoa Algarve Beaches

Share |

Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Parks, Mirador and heritage of Portugal,

Algarve, near the municipality of Loulé, near Vilamoura, Quarteira, Quinta da Ombria, Querença, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Faro

Algarve's Tourist Guide - Nature, Environment and Wonders of the Algarve: Parks, Viewpoints, beaches and heritage sites in the Algarve

Tourist Guide Lagoa - Nature, Environment, Wonders, Parks, Viewpoints, beaches, heritage sites and lost gardens of Lagoa

Praia do Barraquinho a lost Paradise Bay

The Praia do Barraquinho Beach is located in the site of Caramujeira, in the area of Porches in Lagoa, Algarve, between Armação de Pera and Carvoeiro, just at west side of Praia de Albandeira beach.

It is known to be a small rocky bay, its also known, because its strong waves, who are frequently used for surfing, and its towering rocks, afford a magnificent coastline view to its visitors.
Barraquinho Beach was a lost paradise from the chaos of Armação de Pera and Carvoeiro.
A lost paradise, that wasn't so noticed if it had not begun to be frequented by some football players, such as Luis Figo.

On Barraquinho beach, there are a wide diversity of very curiously shaped rocks, such as: arches, undercutting at the base of the cliffs, potholes and isolated groups of rocks, shapes and forms resulting from the combined action of the mechanical force of the waves on the cliffs and of the rainwater which dissolves the limestone.

In the area around the Barraquinho beach are green patches of pinewoods and enormous mastic trees, hanging over the deeply furrowed and fissured cliff tops. On the sand and exposed to the marine environment is an abundance of sea orachs, a plant that, so to speak, transpires salt, it being possible in the morning or early evening to see salt crystals glittering on its leaves. When the water is sufficiently clear, you can see the mysterious outlines of the submerged rocks, so that a little snorkelling is recommended to discover the abundant marine life in this section of the coast.

The whole Caramujeira area, has many caves, some as large, that ships can fit in there.
One of these caves was the salvation of a fisherman of Armação de Pêra. Fell asleep in the boat, and when he awoke, he was inside one of these caves.

It is a small beach, which to be reached, we descend through rocks and natural tunnels.
On top of the cliffs there are two viewpoints that allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscape.
To reach the Barraquinho beach, leave the EN 125 (National Road) near the International School of the Algarve, drive to South Then, just follow the road signs.

See Praia do Barraquinho beach location on Google Maps

Lagoa Algarve Natural Wonders Praia de Albandeira Beach Grottos Paradise Bay

Share |

Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Parks, Mirador and heritage of Portugal, Algarve, near the municipality of Loulé, near Vilamoura, Quarteira, Quinta da Ombria, Querença, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Faro

Algarve's Tourist Guide - Nature, Environment and Wonders of the Algarve: Parks, Viewpoints, beaches and heritage sites in the Algarve

Tourist Guide Lagoa - Nature, Environment, Wonders, Parks, Viewpoints, beaches, heritage sites and lost gardens of Lagoa

Albandeira Beach the Smugglers Bay Paradise Beach

The Praia de Albandeira Beach is located in the area of Porches in Lagoa, Algarve, between Armação de Pera and Carvoeiro.

It is known to be a pirates and smugglers bay, its also known, because its strong waves, who are frequently used for surfing, and its towering rocks, afford a magnificent view to its visitors.
Albandeira Beach was a haven from the chaos of Armação de Pera and Carvoeiro.
A lost paradise, that wasn't so noticed if the football player, Luis Figo was not one of the beach goers.

In 1985, when Serge, the Frenchman, came on holiday to the Algarve, Albandeira beach, was a completely deserted beach. However, the French, set up a bar in a hut in the sand, for a while, the beach remains a lost paradise.
After a while, the police caught there some drug smugglers unloading a ship full o drugs from Morocco, the case was in the news media, and since they found the hashish, the beach was never the same.
Just stop the peace and quiet, with cars and motorcycles from side to side, the beach has become well known and people amontouam in the little space between the rocks of Albandeira beach.

The whole Albandeira area, has many caves, some as large, that ships can fit in there, thats why, once up in

time, have been a place of choice for tobacco and drug smugglers for discharges of tobacco coming from Gibraltar and drugs from Morooco.
One of these caves was the salvation of a fisherman of Armação de Pêra. Fell asleep in the boat, and when he awoke, he was inside one of these caves.
On Albandeira's beach, all the caves have a small beach and a small bay, thats the reason why it is a smugglers beach.

It is a small beach, which to be reached, we descend through rocks and natural tunnels.
On top of the cliffs there are two viewpoints that allow you to enjoy the beautiful landscape.
To reach the Albandeira beach, leave the EN 125 (National Road) near the International School of the Algarve, drive to South Then, just follow the road signs.

Algarve Free Internet Hotspots WiFi Broadband Network Access Points

Share |

Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information about local points of free Internet access, wireless hot spots, broadband access and free in the Algarve

Algarve's Tourist Guide - List of hotspopts free access to the Internet in the Algarve.

These hotspots are places of free Internet broadband access wireless technology (free wireless network) located in 16 areas of the Algarve, in the municipalities of Albufeira, Alcoutim, Aljezur, Castro Marim, Faro, Lagoa, Lagos, Loulé, Monchique, Olhão, Portimão, São Brás de Alportel, Silves, Tavira, Vila do Bispo and Vila Real de Santo António. This technology allows Internet access to anyone with a laptop or PDA, the radius of influence of access points (300m).

List of local points of free Internet access, wireless hot spots, free broadband Internet access points in the Algarve.
List of hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points by county:

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the municipality of Albufeira
Building Câmara Municipal de Albufeira
Wireless
Rua do Município
Cerro da Alagoa
8200-863 Albufeira

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the municipality of Alcoutim
Casa dos Condes
Rua Primeiro de Maio s / n 8970 Alcoutim

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the municipality of Aljezur
Junta de Freguesia de Odeceixe
Largo do Povo (People Square)
8670-320
Odeceixe

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the municipality of Castro Marim
Altura

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the municipality of Lagoa
Pavilhão Municipal de Lagoa
Largo do Município
8401-851 Lagoa

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the Municipality of Faro
Jardim Alameda (Alameda Garden)
Rua da PSP (PSPStreet), Casa do Jardineiro (Gardener House) 8000 Faro

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the municipality of Lagos
Posto Turismo (Local Tourism Atendence)
Rua (street) Marques de Pombal
8600-753 Lagos
Centro Cultural de Lagos
Biblioteca Municipal de Lagos

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the municipality of Loulé
Biblioteca Municipal de Loulé
Praça do Mar Quarteira
8125 Quarteira

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the municipality of Monchique
Area Internet Monchique Largo dos Chorões
8550-434 Monchique

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the municipality of Olhão
Pastelaria Gelvi
Mercado (Market) Municipal
8700 Olhão

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in Portimão Area:
Parish of Portimão
Praça da Republica, 25
8500-140 Portimão

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband access points in the municipality of SãoBrás de Alportel
Support Center Community São Brás de Alportel
Rua Serpa Pinto, No. 29
8150-164 São Brás de Alportel

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband in the municipality of Silves
Silves City Kiosk
Address: Largo do Município
8300-117 Silves

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband in the municipality of Tavira
Mercado da Ribeira
Rua Dr. José Pires Padinha
8800 Tavira

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband in the municipality of Vila do Bispo
Vila do Bispo Town Hall (Paços do Concelho)
8650-407 Vila do Bispo

Hotspots free wireless internet broadband in the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António
Municipality of Vila Real de Santo António
Marques Pombal Square
8900-231 Vila Real Santo António

Algarve Natural Wonders Algar-Seco Grottos Carvoeiro Lagoa

Share |

Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of national parks, lookout interesting points to visit in Algarve, when you're in Quarteira, Querença, Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Faro and Loulé

Algarve Natural Wonders Algar Seco Grottos, Carvoeiro, Lagoa, Algarve Portugal

Long time before Praia do Carvoeiro start being a tourist attraction renowned in national and international routes, Algar-Seco was allready a passage for those visiting the old fishing village. The set of rock formations, the sea, wind and water carved over millions of years, has always been a place that impressed the visitor, a painting of strange and unique shapes, caves, grottos and cliffs carved into the limestone and clay, where the deep-blue and calm the waves or changed if hidden in infinite horizon.

A place that strokes and renew the spirit in the quiet days and nights of full moon. Where you can feel the refreshing sea air that climbs the unreal fortress, when the ocean rages.

This amphitheater of rare beauty and corners, offers visitors unforgettable moments of inner peace, the pleasure of calm mornings and wonder of the sunset

Do you like our blog?
Please comment and add the AddThis social networks via the button below

Algarve Lagoa Carvoeiro Village Touristic Roadmap

Share |

Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Monuments, Historical Sites, Architecture of Portugal and Placess to visit in the Algarve, when in Quarteira, Querença, Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Faro, Portimão and Loulé

Algarve's Tourist Guide - Architecture, Monuments, Tipycal Villages and History of the Algarve

Lagoa Touristic Roadmap

Carvoeiro Village, Lagoa, Algarve, Portugal

Situated 7 km south of Lagoa, Carvoeiro has, like all the other villages born in the sea, strong fishing

traditions, but due to the magnificent scenery of cliffs cuted by beaches and caves, has become a major tourist center, drawing people from all the world.

The town has, however, the colorful picturesque small boats anchored in the sand and white houses with blue bars.
From the small restaurants along the beach, you can enjoy a calm blue sea, while enjoying the grilled sardines or fish soup. If you prefer you can rent a boat to visit the beaches

around and opt for lunch a board enjoying a full trip.

Nearby (Between 10 t0 30mn drive): Faro, Albufeira, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Garrão, Vilamoura, Loulé, Querença

Do you like our blog?
Please comment and add the AddThis social networks via the button below
Thank you!

Algarve Monuments Estômbar Church Lagoa

Share |

Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Monuments, Historical Sites, Architecture of Portugal and Museums to visit in the Algarve, when in Quarteira, Querença, Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Faro, Portimão and Loulé

Algarve Monuments Estômbar Church, Lagoa

The Church of Estômbar, or Church of São Tiago (St. James), located in Estômbar, Lagoa, was built in the sixteenth century in honor of São Tiago (St. James).

It was rebuilt in the eighteenth century. Inside this beautiful church, are tiles, painted in 1719.

It is a National Monument (according to the decree-law 29/84 of 25 / 6)

Nearby (45mn drive): Lagos, Portimão, Faro, Albufeira, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Garrão, Vilamoura, Loulé, Querença

Do you like our blog?
Please comment and add the AddThis social networks via the button below
Thank you!

Lagoa Monuments Porches Castle

Share |

Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Monuments, Historical Sites, Architecture of Portugal and Museums to visit in the Algarve, when in Lagos, Quarteira, Querença, Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Faro, Portimão and Loulé

Forte de Nossa Senhora da Rocha (Nossa Senhora da Rocha Fortress)

The Nossa Senhora da Rocha Fortress, also known as Porches Castle, located in the village of Porches, Lagoa (Algarve), Distrito de Faro, Portugal.

History of the Nossa Senhora da Rocha Fortress

Background

The toponymy Porches back to a Roman town, near the present village. With a privileged location, on a promontory dominating the coast between the ancient Ossonoba (now Faro) and Lacobriga (now Lagos), protecting the beach and a small port, the only access to this stretch of coast. Despite a lack of archaeological research, scholars believe that at the time of the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula, the site was already a military.

The medieval castle

There are no local information shed light on the castle, unless it was donated by El Rey Dom Afonso III (1248-1279) to his chancellor, Bishop Stephen, in a document in the village of Santa Maria de Faro, dated February 1250. The current is strong in his pool, a chapel, whose construction date is unknown: according to one local legend in your building is connected to an apparition of the Virgin, and El Rey Dinis ordered the construction of fortifications to protect.

The castle up to today

It is known that the King El Rey Dom João III (1521-1557) built the fortress to defend the beaches of the Moorish piracy. At the end of the sixteenth century, when Tomás Gonçalves is mentioned as governor, is refered the existence of a fortress on-site.

In the early nineteenth century, this structure was already badly damaged (1821), with large sections of its original perimeter destroyed by sea erosion of the base of the cliff.

The Fort and Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Rocha are classified as a Public Interest by decreet on 25 October 1963, at which time suffered partial intervention, consolidation and restoration work doned by the General Direction of Buildings and National Monuments (DGEMN).

Nearby: Lagos, Portimão, Faro, Albufeira, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Garrão, Vilamoura, Loulé, Querença

Do you like our blog?
Please comment and add the AddThis social networks via the button below
Thank you!

São João do Arade Fortess - Ferragudo - Lagoa

Share |

Algarve Tour Travel Guide, information and photos of National Monuments, Historical Sites, Architecture of Portugal and beaches to visit in the Algarve, when in Quarteira, Querença, Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo, Faro, Portimão and Loulé.

Forte de São João do Arade (São João do Arade Fortess) - Ferragudo - Lagoa

St João do Arade Fortress, also known as Castle of St. João do Arade, or simply as Castle of Arade, in Algarve, located in the village and parish of Ferragudo, Lagoa, district of Faro in Portugal.

In a dominant position over the town, at the end of the river, its elevation divides two beaches: the beach Angrinha and Praia Grande. Cooperated with the Fort of Santa Catarina de Ribamar, on the other side (Portimão), to defend the estuary of the Arade river.

Historical Data

Background

The original fort site dates back to a watchtower built in the reign of King El Rey Dom João II (1481-1495). Later, when the village of Ferragudo was founded (1520), believed to have been surrounded by a defensive wall built on the remains of another, older, probably dating from the time of the tower construction

The seventeenth century Fortress

According to the report of Alexander Massai, the wall still existed in 1621, refers about "a surrounded site called Ferragudo (description of the Kingdom of the Algarve ..., 1621).

In order to protect that estuary, before the village, downstream, on a high rock, was erected a bulwark strapped, around 1643.

The strength of the elements (storms and tides), culminating in a violent storm in 1669 caused severe damage to the castle.

Repaired in 1754, an inspection performed by the Governor of the Kingdom of the Algarve, D. Rodrigo de Noronha and Antonio Meneses, the fort was considered in perfect condition. Then presented two batteries of artillery:

Low Battery, with three artillery pieces;
High Battery, four artillery pieces.

In the following year, was severely damaged by the earthquake of 1755, including the foundations. In 1765 a new report realized that all its acomodations were in ruins, having been spent 80 $ 000 reis in its rebuilding.

From Nineteenth century to the present

After the Convention of Évora Monte, the Fortress had fallen in decadence and was disqualified in 1896.

At the end of the nineteenth century was used as a literary salon in the evocation of St. John the Baptist. It was later sold at auction for the amount of 600 $ 000 reis.

In the early twentieth century, as private property, the poet Coelho Carvalho promoted to extensive renovation work and residence, which gave the current conformation.

Still in private hands, is classified by the Portuguese Institute of Architectural Heritage (IPPAR) since 1975.

It is well preserved, with a large garden surrounded by walls from the Praia da Angrinha to Praia Grande. It also includes a large house with several sets of turreted walls in various plan

Its open to the public

Nearby: Lagos, Portimão, Albufeira, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Garrão, Vilamoura, Loulé, Querença

Do you like our blog?
Please comment and add the AddThis social networks via the button below
Thank you!

São Batolomeu De Messines Silves Algarve Portugal

Share |

Algarve Tour Travel Guide, Information and Pictures, National Monuments, Culture, Tradition and Historical Sites in Portugal, to visit the Algarve, near the municipality of Loulé and next Querença

São Batolomeu de Messines, Silves, Algarve Portugal

São Bartolomeu de Messines, belongs to the municipality of Silves, on the

border with the Alentejo (next Ourique, Odemira Almodovar and the District of Beja) and the municipality of Loulé. It is located at about 17 km from Silves, about 10km Alte and about 25km from Querença and Loulé. is a village rich in remains of the past, where you can find megalithic monuments that date from 4000 BC (Neolithic tombs of the Monte Alfarrobeira, Cerro da Vilarinha and Gregórios).

In the village, is worth mentioning the beautiful Church (XVI century), with its large atrium, which

stands out from other buildings by the contrast between the white walls and red sandstone masonry in the dark.
Inside, you can see the gilded altar, the pulpit with the marble staircase in the region and religious images of the sixteenth century.
location


Do you like our blog?
Please comment and add the AddThis social networks via the button below
Thank you!

Armação Pêra Algarve Portugal Photos Information

Share |

Algarve Travel Tour Guide Presents: Architecture, Culture, Monuments, Photos and History of Algarve, Portugal.
Monuments to visit near Querença, Loulé

The Municipality of Silves Photos, Architecture, Information and History of the Municipality of Silves

Armação de Pêra is a parish in the district of Silves, near, Loulé, bordered with Lagoa, Alcantarilha

and Albufeira, with 9.15 kilometers ² and 3 770 inhabitants (2001). Density: 412.0 inhabitants / km ².

Armação de Pêra is a very popular village in the summer and the population in the season several times its population in winter, making it a complete destination for summer holidays and beyond.

Armação de Pêra it is a fishing area, where the population knows how to welcome those who come out to enjoy this wonderful land that is planted will sea. During the bathing season or summer Frame filled with night and day. During the day you can enjoy the various sports that are on the beach, such as volleyball, soccer and aerobics. On the beach during the day, you can also visit the caves with some fishermen who are dedicated to the caves in the summer while others are dedicated to fishing year-round) At night come the concerts at the fortress every Thursdays, place of enormous beauty, and the bar street becomes a place of great attraction.
The religious festivals in the town appear on the 2nd Sunday of August with

the Our Lady of the Navigators (Nossa Senhora dos Navegadores) and the 3rd Sunday of September with the Our Lady of Sorrows (Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos).

Do you Like Our Blog?
Please comment it!

Algarve Portugal Monuments Alcantarilha Castle

Share |

Algarve Travel Tour Guide Presents: Architecture, Culture, National Monuments, Photos and History of Algarve, Portugal.
Monuments to visit near Querença, Loulé

Alcantarilha Castle Monument

The Alcantarilha Castle is located in Silves County. Photos, Architecture, Information and History of Silves County: Alcantarilha Castle Information and Photos

Castle Alcantarilha in the Algarve, located in the village of Alcantarilha, in the municipality of Silves, near Loulé, Albufeira, Lagoa and Armação de Pêra, Faro, Portugal.

Little-known monument, now in ruins, had as its objective the protection of the people of the village and surrounding area from attacks by pirates in the north of Africa.

Historical Background of Alcantarilha Castle

It is believed that the early human occupation of this site dates back to a pre-historic fort, built during the transition period from the Neolithic to the Chalcolithic. Although it is also believed to have been known to navigators Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians, the conquest of the Lusitanian settlement in the context of Roman conquest of the Iberian peninsula have occurred in 198 BC, when it had established in camp or military base occupation, served by nearby port of Armação de Pêra.

History of the castle

At the time of the Muslim invasion of the Iberian Peninsula, is strategically located on the road that connected Faro and Silves, the two Islamic capital of the Algarve. The town developed as a function of the bridge that you have taken the name - al-Qantas today Alcantarilha - dating back to their original defensive wall of the twelfth century.

The medieval castle

At the time of the Christian reconquest of the Iberian peninsula was conquered from the Moors by the Master of the Order of Santiago, Dom Palo Peres Correia, during the reign of El Rey Dom Afonso III (1248-1279), which has determined the rebuilding of the castle.

At the end of the sixteenth century its walls were refurbished at the initiative of El Rey Don Sebastian (1568-1578) which, passing through Alcantarilha in 1573, determined that some improvements were proceeded in its defense

Restoration of independence from Portugal to the present

At the time of the War of Restoration of Portuguese independence, its defenses have been modernized and adapted to fire artillery.

It is believed that, like other monuments in the region, has suffered severe damage in the earthquake of 1755, which lacks detailed documentary research.

The castle reached in 1948 on condition. Since then, over the past decades, the evolution of the urban sacrificed large sections of the walls, and distorting the face of space-house, making this monument in ruins.

Classified as a Public Interest a decree on 29 September 1977, the remains of the castle demanding a comprehensive program of archaeological research for conveying issues such as his original occupation, their integration into the regional context of Islam, its transition to the ball Christian, abandonment and others.

Caractecteristicas History Castle Alcantarilha

Although it is unknown the exact conformation medieval arrived to this day a curved wall of cloth, about 12 meters long and 4.5 meters high, masonry limestone mortared with clay, which are addorsed several buildings of more modern times. In it rip a single door to the southeast of the main gate, masonry arched with punch, with iron barred door, window and a small square in the northwest, about 4 feet tall.


Do you Like Our Blog?
Please comment it!

Silves City County Algarve Portugal Information

Share |

Tour Algarve Travel Guide Algarve beautiful places to visit in the vicinity of the parish of Querença the municipality of Loulé: Information and photos of places in the Algarve Portugal

Silves City and County

Silves is a Portuguese city of Faro in the district, region and subregion of the Algarve, with around 10 800 inhabitants. Silves was once the capital of the Algarve, but lost that status in part due to siltation of the river Arade.

It is the seat of a municipality with 680.02 kilometers ² and 36 165 people (2008 [1]), divided into 8 parishes . It is bordered to the north by the Municipality of Ourique northeast by Almodovar, east of Loulé, Albufeira by southeast, southwest by Lake, west of Portimão and Monchique, northwest and south of Beja has coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.

The town of Silves, rising on a fertile valley of orange groves and is dominated by the castle, which dates mainly from the time of Moorish occupation.

 Indeed, Silves thrived under the Arabs, and became their capital in the Algarve, under the name of Chelb, until conquered by the Knights of Santiago in 1242.

 The towers of the castle are obtained spectacular views over the city and the fields and meadows that surround it.

 Inside, the Cistern Moura Encantada is a huge deposit of five ships and bulging dome that provided water to the city.

 Besides the castle, is worth visiting the cathedral, which dates from the thirteenth century, and the small church of Mercy, with a door Manueline side and an altarpiece.

 On the coast, Armação de Pêra, originally a fishing village, became a popular holiday resort full of hotels, resorts and restaurants and surrounded by lovely beaches.

 Not far away, Porches is known for its artistic it is manufactured there and that seeks to preserve ancient Iberian and Arabic.

Do you like our blog?

Please comment it!