Alvor, fishing village in western Algarve
Alvor is a charming fishing village known for its scenic riverfront and cobbled streets.
Alvor was conquered by the Moors in the 8th century and later taken back during the Christian Reconquista.
The annual Alvor Festival celebrates traditional Portuguese music, dance, and cuisine.
Best visited in spring or autumn to avoid the tourist peak season.
Alvor's estuary is a protected nature reserve home to various bird species.
Location: Portimão
Website: http://jf-alvor.pt
Address: Alvor, 8500 Alvor, Portugal 8500 Alvor 8500 Alvor
Website: http://jf-alvor.pt
GPS coordinates: 37.14242,-8.59112
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:22
The Algarve region offers diverse photo opportunities from coastal formations to historical structures. The Benagil cave displays a natural ceiling opening, while Ponta da Piedade presents limestone cliffs by the Atlantic. The red sandstone Castle of Silves stands on a hill, and Capela dos Ossos shows architectural elements made of bones. The region includes beaches like Praia da Marinha with rock formations, and natural areas such as Ria Formosa with its water channels and wildlife. Historical sites include the Sagres Fortress and Roman ruins at Cerro da Villa.
Alvor beach
2.3 km
Castelo de Alvor
1.5 km
Roman ruins of Quinta da Abicada
1.1 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Portimão
4.9 km
Estação romana da Quinta da Abicada
1.1 km
Praia do Vau
3.8 km
Passadiços de Alvor
1.8 km
Castle of Alvor
1.5 km
Capela da Senhora dos Passos
2.8 km
Morabito de São João, ou Capela de São João
1.5 km
Pontes sobre a Ribeira de Arão
2.3 km
Igreja Matriz de Alte ou Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Mexilhoeira Grande
2.8 km
Оглядовий майданчик Ріа Алвор
2.8 km
Category:Igreja da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Mexilhoeira Grande
2.8 km
Arão Railway Bridge
2.8 km
Farelo Railway Bridge
1.9 km
Alvor Boat Trips
1.5 km
Igreja Matriz de Alvor
1.3 km
Câmara Municipal de Portimão
4.7 km
Praia dos Três Irmãos
2.9 km
Stand PeninaAlvor
2.2 km
Morabito anexo à sacristia da igreja matriz de Alvor
1.3 km
Praia dos Tres Castelos
4.8 km
Dispensário Materno-Infantil / Centro de Assistência Social / Lar da Criança de Portimão
4.8 km
Alvor
1.5 km
Edifício onde nasceu Manuel Teixeira Gomes
5 km
Capela de São José
4.9 km
Estação de Socorros a Náufragos de Alvor
1.4 kmReviews
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