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Porches is one of towns in Portugal situated some 10 km south-east of Silves and 250 km from the capital, 130 km west of Portugal - Spain border. The population of Porches is about 2,100 people (census of 2009). Many people visit Porches each year to take a look at its famous beaches and forts.

The nearest airport Faro (IATA: FAO) is about 60 km away.

The most popular tourist attractions in Porches

1. Praia da Senhora da Rocha, Porches
Praia da Senhora da Rocha or Praia [da] Nossa Senhora da Rocha (Beach of [Our] Lady of the Rock) is a small fishing community and beach on the Atlantic coast of the civil parish/freguesia of Porches in the municipality/concelho of Lagoa (Algarve) in Portugal. The beach is one of the most rustic ones along the coast and was used as a refuge for small fishing boats in the area.

2. Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha (Porches)
The Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha (also known as the Fort of Our Lady of the Rock or Castle of Porches) is a medieval castle is situated in the civil parish of Porches, in the municipality of Lagoa in Portuguese Algarve. Inside the fort is the Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Rocha, of uncertain date.

3. Convent of Nossa Senhora do Carmo (Lagoa)
The Convent of Nossa Senhora do Carmo (português. Convento da Nossa Senhora do Carmo), or alternately identified as Our Lady of Mount Carmel, was in fact referred to as the Convent of Our Lady of Help/Aid (português. Convento da Nossa Senhora do Socorro) is a medieval carmelite convent and church complex in the civil parish of Lagoa in the municipality of Lagoa in the Portuguese Algarve. The original convent was all but destroyed in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. After the extinction of the religio…

If you have already seen Porches, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you are around, try one of the following places:

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Porches 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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Fort of Santa Catarina (Portimão)

The Fort of Santa Catarina (also known as the Fort of Santa Catarina

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Faro de Alfanzina

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

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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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Vivenda Silvia, 4 Bed Villa With Pool & Jacuzzi

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Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa

starting $492

Vale d'El Rei Hotel & Villas

starting $134

Be Live Family Palmeiras Village

starting $209

Quinta Das Figueirinhas & Quintinha Village

starting $32

Be Smart Terrace Algarve

starting $101

Turiquintas

starting $80

Apartamento na Vila Senhora da Rocha

starting $46

Flight tickets to Porches

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