Porches Trip Overview
Explore the peaceful East Algarve with its charming towns, elegant architecture and sights steeped in history.
This must-do day trip includes guided tours to the old town of Algarve capital – Faro, Olhão and the charming Tavira city – “Venice of Algarve” with 37 churches and houses with peculiar roofs named “4 águas”, you will also have time to shop or visit on your own the Castle of Tavira: a ruined monument believed to date to Neolithic times. Enjoy free time to soak up the laid-back pace of the region in the fishing town of Olhão, pass by Gilão River and take your breath away with a stunning view in Cacela Velha.
Make use of a hotel pickup and drop-off service that covers hotels all over Algarve West region, from Quarteira to Alvor.
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* Duration: 9 to 10 hours
* Starts: Porches, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Porches, Algarve, Portugal
Explore the peaceful East Algarve with its charming towns, elegant architecture and sights steeped in history.
This must-do day trip includes guided tours to the old town of Algarve capital – Faro, Olhão and the charming Tavira city – “Venice of Algarve” with 37 churches and houses with peculiar roofs named “4 águas”, you will also have time to shop or visit on your own the Castle of Tavira: a ruined monument believed to date to Neolithic times. Enjoy free time to soak up the laid-back pace of the region in the fishing town of Olhão, pass by Gilão River and take your breath away with a stunning view in Cacela Velha.
Make use of a hotel pickup and drop-off service that covers hotels all over Algarve West region, from Quarteira to Alvor.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Old Town Faro, Faro Portugal
Start the day at the capital city of Algarve – Faro.
Explore the Old town of Faro entering from Arch of the Villa, one of Faro ex libris, displaying an image of Saint Thomas. The arch marks the entrance to the historical center – Vila Adentro (Inner Town).
Enjoy your free time also for shopping at the shops in the downtown.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mercado de Olhao, Mercado Avenida 5 de Outubro Sea Side Center, Olhao 8700-306 Portugal
Follow to the Moorish town of Olhão. A key city for fishing and peculiar cubist houses placed in labyrinth. The markets will be an highlight of the day.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ponte antiga sobre o Rio Gilao, Praca da Republica Santa Maria, Tavira 8800-316 Portugal
Crossing a 4th Century Roman bridge with Gilão River running through it you will know Tavira the “Venice of Algarve” with 37 churches and houses with peculiar roofs named “4 águas”
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tavira, Tavira, Faro District, Algarve
Visit the old castle of Tavira for a must panoramic view of the city and enjoy your free time to explore the city and have lunch (not included).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Praia de Cacela Velha, R. de Cacela Velha, Vila Nova de Cacela 8900-067 Portugal
Discover one of the most enchanted village of Algarve, Cacela Velha, with an amazing view over the Ria Formosa Natural Park, where the barrier island meets the ocean.
Duration: 40 minutes
