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Overview

Dating back to the time of the Phoenicians, ±Ê´Ç°ù³Ù¾±³¾Ã£´Ç is the Algarve's second-most-populous city. Most visitors only pass through the city en route to Praia da Rocha, but while it's rough around the edges, it has a long waterfront promenade and an excellent museum in a former fish cannery. You can also take a boat trip up the Rio Arade or go skydiving from its aerodrome.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Museu de ±Ê´Ç°ù³Ù¾±³¾Ã£´Ç

    Museu de ±Ê´Ç°ù³Ù¾±³¾Ã£´Ç

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    Housed in a 19th-century fish cannery, the ultramodern, award-winning Museu de ±Ê´Ç°ù³Ù¾±³¾Ã£´Ç is the city's number-one draw. The museum focuses on three areas:…

  • Igreja Matriz

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    The town’s parish church stands on high ground to the north of the centre. A 15th-century Gothic portal and a gargoyle are all that remain of the original…

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