Day tours in Algarve & surroundings
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Program
FARO - Visit to the Bone Chapel (entrance not included) within the Carmo Church, the Old Town and the XIII
century Cathedral (entrance not included). Drive over to OLHÃO, a city built under Arab influences with a
visit to the waterfront markets and old quarter and a BOAT CRUISE through the Ria Formosa, with
opportunity to see a tidal mill, saltpans and fisherman activities. Free time for lunch and visits. SANTA
LUZIA – Picturesque and unspoiled village, renowned for fishing activities. TAVIRA – Visit the old castle
ruins, Santa Maria do Castelo church and the famous IV century Roman bridge. Return to your hotel.
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...The first people in the Algarve were traders and Estate stewards that established their colonies on the coasts, like the
Phoenicians and the Carthaginians. The Algarve was once part of the Roman province of Lusitânia, later becoming part
of the Visigoths' jurisdiction. One of the most important facts in the Algarve's history: the five centuries of Arab
occupation, visible in the regions architecture (lattice chimneys, tiles, whitewashed houses, labyrinthine streets, etc.). Since
1249, and until the Republic proclamation, the Portuguese monarchs were entitled "King of Portugal and of the
Algarves". The Algarve became a lot more important during the Discoveries, being used as one of the main departure
ports. Nothing stops the “algarvios” – people of Algarve -, who despite all the adversities made it what it is today: a
wonderful resort by the sea!...
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