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Algoz

Faro, Portugal · Europe

About Algoz

Algoz works well as a base: 5 minutes from Guia, 14km from Benagil Sea Cave.

Algoz is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 2,946, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Algoz 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 Algoz to your route.

About Algoz

Algoz (Portuguese pronunciation: [alˈɣɔʃ]) is a town and the seat of the civil parish of Algoz e Tunes in the municipality of Silves, in Algarve, Portugal. It has about 3000 inhabitants.

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Where is Algoz located?

Algoz is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1630 latitude, -8.3036 longitude.

What is the population of Algoz?

Algoz has a population of approximately 2,946 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
2,946
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Faro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.1630, -8.3036

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Algoz

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Silves Castle

Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.

12 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Praia da Marinha

A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.

13 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Benagil Sea Cave

A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.

14 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Praia da Falésia

A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.

15 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Alte

One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Vilamoura Marina

The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.

19 km · about 20 min drive

famous road

EN125 Coastal Road

The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.

28 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Autódromo Internacional do Algarve

Roller-coaster Portuguese circuit with dramatic elevation changes

29 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Algoz

  • 28 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
  • 31 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
  • 63 kmCabo de São VicenteThe southwesternmost cape of mainland Europe, with a working lighthouse on 75m cliffs at the end of the N268.
  • 66 kmCabo SardãoWild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Algoz.

Guia

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 4,173

Tunes

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 6,837

Alcantarilha

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 4,972

Pêra

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 1,951

Ferreiras

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 7,267

Armação de Pêra

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 6,003

Paderne

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 3,304

Albufeira

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 15,851

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