Historic Sites of the Algarve
The Algarve's history is etched into its landscape, from the Neolithic burial mounds of Alcalar to the Roman mosaics of Milreu. This collection highlights the region's strategic importance, featuring the red sandstone Moorish castle of Silves and the maritime fortress of Sagres, once known as the 'End of the World.' These sites trace centuries of conflict and trade, encompassing medieval border fortifications in Castro Marim and Alcoutim, as well as coastal defenses like the Fort of Ponta da Bandeira in Lagos.
Cabo de São Vincente
This dramatic headland marks the southwesternmost tip of mainland Europe. The site features a 16th-century fortress built to protect against pirate raids and a powerful lighthouse constructed over the ruins of a Franciscan convent.
B Castle of Silves
The Castle of Silves is a castle in the civil parish of Silves in the municipality of Silves in the Portuguese Algarve.
C Sagres Fortress
The Fortress of Sagres, also known as Castle of Sagres or Fort of Sagres, is a military structure, located near the Sagres freguesia, in…
D Castle of Tavira
The Castle of Tavira is a medieval castle located in the parish of Santiago, Tavira municipality, Faro district of Portugal.
E Castle of Loulé
Castle of Loulé is a castle in the municipality of Loulé, in the Portuguese Algarve.
F Castle of Castro Marim
The Castle of Castro Marim is a medieval castle on a hilltop overlooking the civil parish of Castro Marim, in the municipality of the same…
G Paderne Castle
The Castle of Paderne is an ancient fortification located in the civil parish of Paderne, municipality of Albufeira, in the Portuguese…
Milreu Roman Villa
A significant Roman archaeological site featuring the remains of a luxurious 1st-century villa. It is notable for its well-preserved marine-themed mosaics, a private bathing complex, and a temple that was later converted into a Christian basilica.
I Castle of Alcoutim
The Castle of Alcoutim is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Alcoutim, in the municipality of the same name, in the southeastern…
J Alcalar Megalithic Site
The Megalithic Monuments of Alcalar are a group of burial tombs that comprise a Calcolithic necropolis, located in the civil parish of…
K Fort of Ponta da Bandeira
The Fort of Ponta da Bandeira, also known as Pau da Bandeira Fort; Fort of Nossa Senhora da Penha de França; the Fort of Registo; or the…
L Fortress of Cacela
The Fortress of Cacela (Portuguese: Fortaleza de Cacela also known as Fort Cavaleiros de Santiago (Portuguese: Fortaleza dos Cavaleiros de…
M Castle of Aljezur
The Castle of Aljezur is a medieval castle founded in the parish of Aljezur, in the municipality of the same name overlooking the Aljezur…
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