Growing up 48 km from Faro airport around the fort of the 18th century, Armacao de Pera combines in its architecture a reminder of the Arab sovereignty and the birth of Portuguese national statehood. It is a resort for tourists who prefer a quiet holiday, which can be diversified by the noisy and cheerful atmosphere of neighboring Albufeira, if desired.

Getting there

From the nearest airport, to Faro, to Armasau de Pera, you can get there by bus or a rented car. As a bus transfer to the hotel, it is better to book a car on the Internet in advance - it's cheaper and more reliable. If you buy a ticket to a travel agency, the transfer from the airport is most likely already included in the price.

Transportation

You can move around the city by car, by bike or by your two. Free parking is on the western and southern outskirts of the city, but almost all hotels have their own (they are free for clients - it should be specified when booking). The layout of the city, especially the new areas where most of the hotels are located, is extremely simple: there are a lot of streets, but all of them are connected to the center or the beach, and you are unlikely to get lost by following the signs ("centro" and "praia" respectively).

Beach vacation in Armasau de Pera

In Armasão de Pera there are several common beaches for Algarve with smooth white sand and all the proper infrastructure. But the central beach is Praia da Senhora da Rocha. It is interesting because it is, in fact, two twin beaches, which are divided by a rock, and you can get from one to the other only after passing through a natural tunnel. This grotto usually becomes a favorite place for photographing for adult tourists and an endless adventure for young children.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions

Of course, most tourists coming to any city of the Algarve, plan to spend most of the holidays on the beach. However, if you suddenly get bored with this occupation, in Armasau de Pera you will not feel despondent. On the sunny promenade along the sea you can dilute the beach "felting" with visiting cafes, restaurants and shops

Fans of cultural leisure will, of course, be a little disappointed to see that from the fortress of the 18th century - "ancestors "Of the city - today there are only a small chapel and insignificant fragments of the fortification wall (which, nevertheless, will look very impressive on holiday photos) . But they should not lose heart, but walk to the ancient fishing village in the east of the city, to which Armagh saud-de-Pera owes its name (the word "armasau" in Portuguese means "fishing gear and nets") . The villagers, like many centuries ago, are engaged in fishing, and here the spirit of the ancient Algarve is immediately felt . @ A picturesque picture of colorful colorful boats swaying on turquoise waves, which opens here, did not even dream experienced impressionists .

Lovers of seclusion and wildlife nature should go even further along the beach, to where the civilization ends and the mouth of the Ribeira de Alcantarilla begins. There are countless number of waterfowl, such as a huge gray heron or small plovers, and you can watch them in natural conditions.

For those who do not sit still and want an active holiday, there is an aquapark in the area, 4 golf courses, a diving club, and a go-kart complex. Tasting excursions to local wineries are conducted Photos of Armasau de Pera (10)