PORTIMÃO
Portimão grew up from the confluence and harmony between the river and the sea. Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans and Arabs went up the river Arade and left their marks in the area. The modern and commercial city of Portimão was built during the Discoveries period in the 15th centuary.
During the 19th centuary it became an important fishing centre and tinned fish industry, which gradually lost its importance due to a strong external competition. Nowadays, tourism, commerce and services are the basis of its economy. The closeness with the sea and the river can be noticed in its gastronomy, where Grilled Sardines, and Clams play an outstanding rle. Not far, between the estuary and the sea, you will find Alvor, a land of sea and fishing traditions and deep religious beliefs.
Places to Visit:
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Igreja Matriz (Matriz Church) from the 15th centuary.
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Capela do colégio dos Jesuítas (Jesuits College Church) from the 17th centuary.
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Igreja Matriz – Mexilhoeira Grande.
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Igreja Matriz – Alvor
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Sárrea Stately House old residence of a noble family.
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1st of December one can see paintings on tiles of scenes from Portuguese history.
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Convento de S. Francisco (St. Francis Convent).
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Abicada near Mexilhoiera Grande – ruins of a Roman village of the 4th centuary.
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Alcalar near Mexilhoeira Grande, one can see Megalithic Necrópolis.
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Fortaleza de Santa Catarina (St. Catherine´s Fortress) from the 16th centuary, located in Praia da Rocha with a view point and stunning panoramic view over the Arade´s estuary and the ocean.
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Beaches: Praia da Rocha, Alvor, João D´Arens, Três Irmãos, Vau, Coreanos.
Travel Agency - License nr 831/1996
Passenger Transporter - License nr 345/2004
International EU Transport License nr 310/2004
Sociedade por Quotas - Capital Social 100 080.00 €uros
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