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Things to do in Algarve, Portugal: The Best Monuments & Statues
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. Fisherman's Family Statue
2. Municipio de Silves
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4.5 based on 92 reviews
The SILVES MEDIEVAL FAIR takes place in August, in the historic centre of this Algarve city. Ten days of historical re-enactment of the medieval era of the ancient capital of the Kingdom of the Algarve. Silves Municipal Council, the fair's organiser, continues its support of this nationally renowned event, which promises to be one of the most exciting events on the region's summer calendar.
Reviewed By xxluvleaxx - Chester, United Kingdom
(Actually visited with my sister and adult daughter but for some reason trip advisor doesn't give just a 'family' option ????♀️) Silves was really one of the highlights of our recent trip to the Algarve. We first visited on a coach trip historical tour but had less than an hour there, we decided there was much more we wanted to see/do/photograph so we made a decision to visit again by local bus from Albufeira. Lots of nice shops selling things you don't see in the more popular towns, beautiful buildings and nice historical places to visit that cost a couple of €'s We visited the castle, archeology museum and cathedral as well as the roman bridge and walked to the cross of Portugal on the outskirts of town. We had lovely Bifanas in a cafe for just €1.75 and the absolute best thing about it all was the Storks nesting everywhere! Such a beautiful place. would be an absolute dream to live in such a place.
3. The Watches Roundabout
4. Rotunda dos Pescadores
5. Statue Dom Sancho 1
6. Skampalen
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
7. Monumentos Megaliticas de Alcalar
8. Cross of Portugal
9. Statue of Infante Dom Henrique
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4.0 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By DonnaM3471
Amazing Absolutely loved the history, the restaurants,the castles palaces and the beaches it's definitely a beautiful place.
10. Estatua bispo Dom Francisco Gomes de Avela
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4.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Portuguese born Roman Catholic priest José Gomes de Avelar was ordained, on April 26th, 1789, Bishop of the Diocese of Faro. A notable simple man, he played an important role in the reconstruction of the city of Faro after the terrible 1755 earthquake, which destroyed Lisbon and quite much of the interior of Portugal. During his period as head of the Diocese, Bishop Avelar planned today's "Largo da Sé", a square right in front of the "Catedral de Faro" and surrounded by other religious buildings, as the Episcopal Palace and the Catholic Seminar. Nearby "Arco da Vila", an archway connecting "Largo da Sé" and the waterfront through the Moorish Walls of Faro, had its construction also commissioned by him. He also worked successfully for the appointment of Faro as capital of the Algarve Region. As a model of humility and modesty, Bishop Avelar looked after the poor, the orphans, the widows and the sick, building in their favor the "Hospital da Misericórdia". Today, a statue right in the center of "Largo da Sé", honors the memory of Faro's remarkable Sheperd. Enjoy!
