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Ferreiras

Faro, Portugal · Europe

About Ferreiras

Ferreiras works well as a base: 10 minutes from Tunes, 17km from Benagil Sea Cave.

Ferreiras is a town located in Faro, Portugal. With a population of 7,267, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ferreiras 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 Ferreiras to your route.

About Ferreiras

Ferreiras is a civil parish in the southern Portuguese municipality of Albufeira. The population in 2011 was 6,406 in an area of 20.13 km².

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Ferreiras offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Ferreiras located?

Ferreiras is located in Faro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1293 latitude, -8.2376 longitude.

What is the population of Ferreiras?

Ferreiras has a population of approximately 7,267 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
7,267
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Faro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.1293, -8.2376

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Praia da Falésia

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

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Vilamoura Marina

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

12 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Alte

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

14 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.

16 km · about 20 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.

17 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Silves Castle

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

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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Faro Cidade Velha

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

30 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Ferreiras

  • 21 kmEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
  • 38 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
  • 68 kmCabo de São VicenteThe southwesternmost cape of mainland Europe, with a working lighthouse on 75m cliffs at the end of the N268.
  • 73 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 Ferreiras.

Tunes

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 6,837

Albufeira

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 15,851

Guia

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 4,173

Olhos de Água

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 13,221

Paderne

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 3,304

Algoz

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 2,946

Boliqueime

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 4,470

Pêra

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 1,951

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