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Almodôvar

Beja, Portugal · Europe

About Almodôvar

Almodôvar sits on the route: 20 minutes from Senhora da Graça dos Padrões, 46km from EN125 Coastal Road.

Almodôvar is a town located in Beja, Portugal. With a population of 7,449, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Almodôvar 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 Almodôvar to your route.

About Almodôvar

Almodôvar (pronounced [almuˈðovaɾ] or [-vɐɾ], from Arabic: المدوّر, romanized: al-Mudawwar, lit. 'the Round one'), officially known as Town of Almodôvar (Portuguese: Vila de Almodôvar), is a town and a municipality in the District of Beja, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 7,449, in an area of 777.88 km2. The

Read more present Mayor is António Bota, a member of the Socialist Party. The town's Museum of Southwestern Writing is featured on episode 1 of the three part documentary The Celts: Blood, Iron and Sacrifice, which was broadcast by the BBC in 2015, and hosted by Alice Roberts and Neil Oliver, featuring stone tables containing what some archeologists believe to be a proto-Celtic language.

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Where is Almodôvar located?

Almodôvar is located in Beja, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.5128 latitude, -8.0601 longitude.

What is the population of Almodôvar?

Almodôvar has a population of approximately 7,449 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
7,449
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Beja
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.5128, -8.0601

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Alte

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

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

EN125 Coastal Road

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

46 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Praia da Falésia

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

48 km · about 55 min drive

castle

Silves Castle

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

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Vilamoura Marina

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

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Fóia (Serra de Monchique)

The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.

52 km · about 60 min drive

beach

Praia da Marinha

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

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Faro Cidade Velha

Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Almodôvar

  • 46 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
  • 52 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
  • 67 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 Almodôvar.

Senhora da Graça dos Padrões

🇵🇹 Portugal

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