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10 Specialty Museums in Algarve That You Shouldn't Miss
The Algarve's sunny shores offer perfect escapes for all types, from those seeking the hot nightlife of flashy, energetic Lagos to those desiring secluded stays in rambling Sagres. Portugal's most southerly region offers historical attractions in former Moorish capital Silves and fascinating Tavira, great golf, fabulous beaches from Praia da Luz to Armacao de Pera, thermal springs at Caldas de Monchique, and miles of limestone caves and grottoes, cliffs and bays along its rugged coastline.
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1. Museu de Portimao
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4.5 based on 455 reviews
Reviewed By philsO1099NR
Set in a former sardine processing factory, the museum is divided into two areas. One half tells the history of Portimao from prehistory to modern times. The other half explains the processes involved in the sardine canning industry, using the actual equipment and location where it all happened. English captions throughout, and good use of video to make production stages clear. Also houses temporary display space, and good cafe/restaurant. Check out the joint ticket arrangements with other local historical sites, and note that there is free entrance on Sundays.
2. Lagos Ciencia Viva Science Centre
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
The Lagos Ciência Viva Science Centre is a place for science, fun and hands-on learning. Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in activities and interactive exhibitions that show how history, science and technology cross-cross in an educational and entertaining way. Three theme areas form the core of the exhibition: Orientation and Navigation Instruments, Life on Board and Distance Communication. The permanent exhibition "From the Astrolabe to the GPS" allows visitors to make connections between discoveries of the past and of the present.
Reviewed By Madj0ck - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Small but still amazing and truly interactive. Staff are just so helpful and knowledgeable with perfect English and no doubt other languages. Can actually hold a variety of sea creatures. Dinosaur side exhibition has half dozen full scale animatronic beasts. Well worth a visit along with old church and square near by.
3. Museu do Traje
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4.5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By BabsInsights - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Having followed our nose into the interior of the Algarve and stopping here only for a coffee break we were amazed and delighted to stumble on the lovely museum. Open most days (Main house closed between 1&2) it is a beautiful building, well cared for and welcoming. Free entry, small shop with local produce, the garden has some artisans and a bar, Lois and a lovely shaded garden. Well worth a visit.
4. Castelo De Loule
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4.0 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By DuryeSaba - Izmir, Turkey
It is really interesting yo be abble to see some real and live history. Its a very good place to visit in the Algarve!!
5. Museu Pintor Jose Cercas
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
6. Museu municipal d'Aljezur
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Moncarapacho Museum
8. Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
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4.0 based on 91 reviews
9. Museu Municipal de Arqueologia
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4.0 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By edwardp451 - Washington DC, United States
This is impressive, well organized and planned. On 3 levels that progress in time from the Iron Age (6th Century to today). The well was only discovered in 1990. I was pleasantly surprised and not bored, well done!
