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Praia da Marinha
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Faro, Portugal · Europe
Alcantarilha works well as a base: 10 minutes from Guia, 9km from Benagil Sea Cave.
Alcantarilha is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 4,972, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Alcantarilha sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alcantarilha to your route.
Alcantarilha (European Portuguese pronunciation: [alkɐ̃tɐˈɾiʎɐ]) is a former civil parish in the municipality of Silves, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Alcantarilha e Pêra. With an area of 19.54 square kilometres (7.54 mi2) the population of 2347 inhabitants (based on the 2001 census) isRead more
dispersed throughout the territory (there are 120 inhabitants per kilometre square of territory).
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Alcantarilha is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1304 latitude, -8.3462 longitude.
Alcantarilha has a population of approximately 4,972 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
7 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.
9 km · about 15 min drive
castle
Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.
11 km · about 20 min drive
beach
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
16 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
20 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.
21 km · about 25 min drive
racetrack
Roller-coaster Portuguese circuit with dramatic elevation changes
27 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A small, secluded Algarve cove reached by a steep wooden staircase, nestled between ochre cliffs and azure waters.
29 km · about 35 min drive
April to October
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