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Archaeological Museum
Praça da República, n.º 1, Albufeira 8200-081 - Portugal

The Municipal Archaeological Museum has been installed in the ancient Albufeira City Hall since the late 1980s. The various collections chart Albufeira’s history from its origins until the 18th century. The museum is divided in four different areas: prehistoric, Roman...
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Archaeological Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The Municipal Archaeological Museum has been installed in the ancient Albufeira City Hall since the late 1980s. The various collections chart Albufeira’s history from its...
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St Vicente de Albufeira  (< 1 Mile)
This monument is dedicated to one of Albufeira’s famous sons. Saint Vicente was born in 1590 in the Town of Albufeira, but journeyed far from...
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Old Military Battery  (< 1 Mile)
The Christian conquest of Albufeira began at the end of the 12th Century, leading to decades of conflict. A siege by the Knights of the...
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The Old Inn  (< 1 Mile)
This building in Rua Henrique Calado is one of the few constructions which survived the 1755 earthquake. It has been a hostelry for centuries, giving...
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Misericórdia Chapel  (< 1 Mile)
The Misericórdia Chapel was a former Arab mosque. The building, converted to a Christian place of worship and restored in 1499, is also known as...
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Parish Church  (< 1 Mile)
The church dates back to 1782. Blessed on 15th July 1800 by the Bishop of the Algarve, Dom Francisco Gomes de Avelar, the building replaced...
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St Sebastião Church  (< 1 Mile)
St Sebastião Church was built during the mid-18th century and its architectural style is of local inspiration. The sides of the dome and two doorways...
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Praia dos Pescadores  (< 1 Mile)
This beach is located right in the centre of the long sandy strip running the length of Albufeira. The colourful traditional vessels drawn up at...
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Santa Ana Doorway and Church  (< 1 Mile)
The Santa Ana doorway is one of the three castle entrances and was given its name because it provided access to the original chapel of...
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Praia do Túnel Peneco  (< 1 Mile)
Peneco or Túnel Beach is part of a stunning stretch of sand running the length of Albufeira. There is a beautiful promenade giving views over...
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Albufeira  (< 1 Mile)
Albufeira is a town devoted to tourism and leisure, but the Cerro da Vila still has the picturesque appeal of whitewashed houses and mediaeval streets....
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Praia do Inatel  (< 1 Mile)
The beach owes its name to the Inatel tourist complex overlooking the sea at the eastern end of the sand. To the west is the...
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Town Hall  (< 1 Mile)
Now used as Albufeira town hall, the construction date of this interesting building is unknown, but it is believed to have originated during medieval times....
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Praia dos Alemães  (< 1 Mile)
The sand is to the east of the Inatel building, which was originally a factory belonging to a German family, was given the name of...
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Our Lady of Orada  (< 1 Mile)
The original hermitage, dedicated to Our Lady of Orada, was built in the 15th century, but this building dates from the 18th century. It is...
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Albufeira Marina  (< 1 Mile)
Considered to be the most secure and sheltered in Portugal, the Albufeira Marina has a wide range of facilities to offer: Restaurants, Hotels, Bars, Shops,...
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Praia dos Aveiros  (1.5 Miles)
Praia dos Aveiros is a fairly small beach, surrounded by cliffs and is highly regarded for its excellent diving conditions. Close to Oura Beach, the...
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Praia da Oura  (1.7 Miles)
Praia da Oura is close to Albufeira and is one of the Algarve’s most popular areas. The Oura Beach is ideal for relaxation or sports...
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Praia dos Arrifes  (2.4 Miles)
This small cove is sheltered by low sculpted rocks. Three enormous isolated rocks dominate the line of the horizon, which is why the beach is...
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Praia de Santa Eulália  (2.4 Miles)
The beach at Santa Eulália, surrounded by golden cliffs covered with pine trees and gardens, is one of the most beautiful and best cared for...
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