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The Algarve image gallery (34)

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  1. Overhead of Praia da Rocha beach.
  2. City Hall / Camara Municipal in Old Town / Cidade Velha, Faro Portugal

    Faro Portugal, The Algarve

    by David Borland

  3. Cathedral / Se in Old Town / Cidade Velha (landscape), Faro Portugal

    Faro Portugal, The Algarve

    by David Borland

  4. Boat in lagoon, Lagos coast.

    Lagos coast, The Algarve

    by Paolo Cordelli

  5. Coastline, rock formations, yacht in distance.
  6. The frontage of Aperola do Bolhao, a fine food speciality shop in Olhao.
  7. Exterior of restored 1943 house.
  8. Cape St Vincent lighthouse and cliffs, silhouetted.
  9. Roofs of buildings from Moorish castle.

    Moorish castle, The Algarve

    by Wayne Walton

  10. Exterior wall of colourful old house.

    Old house, The Algarve

    by Wayne Walton

  11. An elderly fiherman finds reason to laugh in the town of Lagos.

    Lagos, The Algarve

    by Jeffrey Becom

  12. Colourful fishing boats, Rio Sequa at low tide.

    Rio Sequa, The Algarve

    by Wayne Walton

  13. The 17th century Fortaleza da Ponta da Bandiera. The fort was built to protect Lagos harbour.
  14. The 16th century town walls of Lagos were built by Manuel I and Joao III.

    Lagos, The Algarve

    by Anders Blomqvist

  15. Looking towards the Fortaleza de Sagres and the coastline.
  16. Discoveries marker stone at Fortaleza de Sagres. The markers were used by Portuguese sailors to mark new territories.

    Fortaleza de Sagres, The Algarve

    by Anders Blomqvist

  17. Sunbathers on beach.

    Beach, The Algarve

    by Anders Blomqvist

  18. Wildflowers in Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vincentina.
  19. Overhead of beach and town near Lagoa.
  20. Outdoor cafe and street decorations at Christmas time.

    Christmas time, The Algarve

    by Philip & Karen Smith

  21. Surfer silhouetted against setting sun, Praia do Amado, western coast.

    Praia do Amado, The Algarve

    by Paul Bernhardt

  22. View over the town at dusk.

    Dusk, The Algarve

    by Roberto Gerometta

  23. Biking above Algarve coast near Lagos.

    Algarve coast, The Algarve

    by Philip & Karen Smith

  24. Marzipan making demonstration in pastry shop.

    Pastry shop, The Algarve

    by Roberto Gerometta

  25. Display of Port wine bottles.

    Port wine bottles, The Algarve

    by Roberto Gerometta

  26. Alfresco dining: waiter with Chicken Piri-piri outside the restaurant in Guia.
  27. Town centre at night, Albufeira.
  28. View of the town and beach of Albufeira, from Praica dos Barcos, or Fisherman's beach.

    Praica dos Barcos, The Algarve

    by Paul Bernhardt

  29. Stall owner and donkey rest in the shade of a large tree, Monchique.

    Monchique, The Algarve

    by Paul Bernhardt

  30. View across the harbour at dusk, Ferragudo.

    Ferragudo, The Algarve

    by Paul Bernhardt

  31. Ceramic shop window display full to bursting of the local crafts, Lagos.
  32. Alvor menfolk contemplate the passing of the afternoon in the town centre.

    Town center, The Algarve

    by Paul Bernhardt

  33. Surfers on the Praia do Armado in Carrapateira, north of Sagres. This is a beach frequented by surfers due to the choppy seas off Atlantic Ocean.

    Praia do Armado, The Algarve

    by Paul Bernhardt

  34. A Chinese trader with her display of silk ties at the Loule market - Algarve

    Loule market, The Algarve

    by Veronica Garbutt

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