This huge white-sand beach at the island's eastern end, opposite Tavira, has operators for water sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing , beach bars and a campground in summer. Outside the peak months of July and August, it feels wonderfully remote and empty.
What you see now is a variety of Renaissance, Gothic and baroque features. Climb the tower for lovely views across the walled town and estuary islands. The cathedral also houses the Museu Capitular, with an assortment of chalices, priestly vestments and grisly relics including both forearms of St Boniface , and a small 18th-century shrine built of bones.
This russet-coloured, Lego-like castle — originally occupied in the Visigothic period — has great views over the town and surrounding countryside. What you see today dates mostly from the Moorish era, though the castle was heavily restored in the 20th century. Walking the parapets and admiring the vistas is the main attraction, but you can also gaze down on the excavated ruins of the Almohad-era palace.
The whitewashed 12th-century water cisterns, 5m deep, now host temporary exhibitions. This baroque masterpiece was built on the site of a ruined chapel after locals, while digging a well, implored Saint Lawrence for help and then struck water.
In the earthquake, only five tiles fell from the roof. Hour-long tours at this gold medal—winning olive oil producer take you around part of the hectare estate showing you the five different varieties of olive trees that are handpicked in autumn, and the Roman-era press in a granite mill where the fruit is ground to a paste before the oil is extracted and filtered, finishing with a tasting.
Even if you're not doing a tour, you can stop by its onsite shop to buy oils to take home. On these fascinating behind-the-scenes cork factory tours, you'll learn about the tree's life cycle, harvesting and the manufacturing process, from drying to the production of wine and champagne corks.
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Inside Insight Guide Pocket Algarve: The Algarve has many pleasures to tempt the visitor: discover glorious stretches of golden sand of leading resort Albufeira, ocean-skimming golf courses and the excitement of big-game fishing, horse riding or tennis. Or for something more sedate, explore the shops to find hand-painted ceramics in towns such as Faro, Lagos and atmospheric Tavira - one of the region's most historic cities.
The What to Do chapter is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, from nightlife and shopping to sports.
The book provides all the essential background information, including an overview of the Algarve's history, sporting facilities, and suggestions for excursions to Lisbon. There are carefully chosen listings of the best hotels and restaurants and an A-Z of all the practical information you'll need.
From top tourist attractions like Ponta da Piedade, Falesia beach and Lagos, to cultural gems, including the Moorish town of Silves, Igreja do Carmo, the famous chapel made from monks skulls, and Olhao fish market, plan your perfect trip with this practical, all-in-one travel guide.
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