About the donation of the Castle of Alvor

Thursday, 14 June 2012 11:25 Last Updated on Friday, 22 June 2012 11:46 Written by Diana

In December 1189 King Sancho I, made a donation of the Castle of Alvor to the monastery of Santa Cruz of Coimbra wich "Nicolaus Sylvensis episcopus confirmat " ( Brito, Monarchia Luysitania, IV, fol.15);

Praia da Ponta de João d'Arens

Monday, 11 June 2012 18:14 Last Updated on Thursday, 21 June 2012 16:15 Written by Administrator

The Praia da Ponta de João d'Arens beach is a small beach between cliffs, which owes its name to a shepherd who lived here. To access this site you may opt for boat access, down the cliff by pu, if the tide is empty, you may access through the Barranco das Canas Beach

Alvor and the Arabs

Sunday, 29 April 2012 16:45 Last Updated on Friday, 22 June 2012 11:48 Written by Administrator

"No people in the Early Middle Ages, contributed to human progress so much as did the Arabs, a term wich in our usage would comprise all Arabic-speaking peoples, including the Arabians, that is, the inhabitants of the Arabian peninsula.

Alvor since the Roman

Sunday, 29 April 2012 16:39 Last Updated on Friday, 22 June 2012 11:49 Written by Administrator

Alvor's long history has been traced to the Roman times.

The discovery of a Neolithic village on Vila Velha hill, overlooking the Ria de Alvor, retain traces of the Roman occupation.

Alvor Foundation

Sunday, 29 April 2012 16:31 Last Updated on Friday, 22 June 2012 11:53 Written by Administrator

The city of Alvor was founded according to some historians by Captain cartaginez Annibal, 436 years before Christ and he gave it the name of Port of Annibal.

Morabito da Torre

Thursday, 26 April 2012 18:14 Last Updated on Thursday, 21 June 2012 16:32 Written by Administrator

At the site of Reguengo da Torre there is Morabito almost unknown and (perhaps for that reason) in very good condition known as Morabito da Torre. Virtually no information is available. Here are some pictures of a monument that could have almost a thousand years.

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Did you know that the new Algarve Car Racing Circuit is near Alvor? A lot of programmed car races of the international circuit are planned to the Algarve Car Park, which will be a good incentive for tourists who like Car Sports. You can rent a car at Faro airport and drive to Portimão and enjoy an excellent day at the Autódromo do Algarve.

About the donation of the Castle of Alvor

Praia da Ponta de João d'Arens

Alvor and the Arabs

Alvor since the Roman

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