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Alcantarilha

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Alcantarilha is the settlement in Portugal, located some 20 km to the north-west from Albufeira, 120 km west of Spain border. The capital city Lisbon is in 250 km to the north-west. According to the latest census, the population of Alcantarilha is about 5,000 people. People mostly visit Alcantarilha to see its castles.

The nearest airport Faro (IATA: FAO) is about 50 km away.

Must see attractions in Alcantarilha

1. Castle of Alcantarilha
The Castle of Alcantarilha is a medieval fortress and its remnant walls in the civil parish of Alcantarilha, municipality of Silves in the Portuguese Algarve region of southwestern Iberia. It is a little-known monument, now in ruins, used for the protection of the people of the village and surrounding area from attacks by north African pirates.

If you have already seen Alcantarilha, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:

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Alcantarilha tourist attractions and interesting places

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Praia da Marinha

Praia da Marinha (in English: Navy Beach) is one of the most

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Zoomarine

O Parque Temático Zoomarine encontra-se situado na Guia (Algarve),

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Praia da Senhora da Rocha, Porches

Praia da Senhora da Rocha or Praia [da] Nossa Senhora da Rocha (Beach

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Castle of Silves

Silves Castle is located in the city of Silves, in the region of

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International Sand Sculpture Festival

the International Sand Sculpture Festival or Festival Internacional de

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Aqualand Algarve

Aqualand Algarve is the water park in Algarve, Portugal.

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Faro de Alfanzina

Farol de Alfanzina, é um farol português. Foi construído num pr

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Castle of Paderne

Paderne Castle (Castelo de Paderne) is in Algarve, Portugal. This hill

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Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha (Porches)

The Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha (also known as the Fort of Our Lady

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Fort of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação (Carvoeiro)

The Fort of Nossa Senhora da Encarnação (português. Forte de Nossa Se

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Farol da Ponta do Altar

O Farol da Ponta do Altar localiza-se no promontório da Ponta do

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Castle of Alcantarilha

The Castle of Alcantarilha is a medieval fortress and its remnant

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Fort of São João do Arade

The Fort of São João do Arade (Portuguese: Forte de São João do Ara

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Praia da Angrinha, Ferragudo

Praia da Angrinha (English: Angrinha Beach) is situated along the wide

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Apartment, with a swimming-pool in Algarve

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Amendoeira Golf Resort

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1 Bed Apt 800m From Beach & Close To All Amenities

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Hotel Capela das Artes

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Villas Barrocal

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Sunset Village - Villas & Apartment

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Rosamar Apartamentos - AL

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