What to See in Algarve – Portugal

You’re probably wondering: “what’s so special about Portugal besides Porto and Madeira? What does a place like Algarve has to offer me? Who could take me there on some really exciting and relaxing vacations?” If those are your questions, you should know that Iberinbound DMC is an Incoming Travel agency for Spain and Portugal and Spain that can make your ideal holiday trip come true.

­Tthe Place Itself

Algarve is located on the southernmost region of Portugal, and it borders with Andalucía (Spain) in the east side, and with Alentejo on the northern side. The capital is Faro, and this is the most tourist-visited part of the entire country. The name Algarve comes from Arabic “al-garb” (originally al-garb Andalus) which means “the southern side of Andalusia”.

You Can’t Miss This in Portugal

Iberinbound DMC, your newest travel agency in Europe, specifically around Spain and Portugal, suggests you these wonderful places you can’t miss at all:

• Faro’s Cathedral: Right in the middle of the historical city center of Vila Adentro, this place was built on the remaining structure of the Santa Maria Church, around the XIII century. It had to be rebuilt after Lisbon’s earthquake, but currently is a very popular location for tourists.
• Silves Castle: Created on Arabic traditional style and influence, the best preserved things about this building are its towers and walls, made with very vibrant and colorful red bricks. On the inside, antique ruins of the Muslim occupation can be found, along with its four main towers: the one in the Center, the one of Women, the one for Homage and the one of Secret.
• Tavira’s Castle: Back in the day, around the XII century, it used to be a Muslim fortress, but it was shortly seized by Alfonzo X of Portugal, who redecorated, modernized and broadened the entire palace. Unfortunately, 1755’s earthquake destroyed an important part of the building and it was left abandoned.

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