Cities and Regions » Alvor

Alvor is a busy little town near the more developed town of Portimão. It has a modern Marina, good shops and some superb restaurants. The narrow streets have a quaint feel and the fishing industry still dominates. In a prominent position on a hill, overlooking the Atlantic, is the towns castle, considered a significant military monument in the Algarve, with its history linked to nearby Silves. The originally 16^th Century Parish Church was one of the few buildings to survive more or less intact after the earthquake of 1755 and its main doorway is a prime example of the great craftsmanship of the Manueline era of architecture. There is a good leisure centre near the fisherman’s dock for rainy days. The river of Alvor is popular with canoeists, fisherman and other water sports and the beaches are long and clean.