Salir

A quiet hill village with remains of a Moorish castle and wide views over the serra. A good base for the Rocha da Pena hike.

Insider tip

Go to the castle viewpoint in the evening, when the landscape glows golden.

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Whitewashed lanes, viewpoints and the town beach reached through a tunnel. Charming by day, lively by night.

The former Moorish capital of the Algarve, crowned by a red-sandstone castle above the river. Winding old town and cathedral.

A lively port town with old walls, pretty squares and the best cliff beaches within walking distance. A fine mix of culture and coast.

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