Amongst the most popular holiday locations, Algarve is the perfect place to live the most beautiful adventure, to discover new things and to enjoy the spectacular views and attractions!
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Santa Maria Bay
You cannot miss the enchanting Santa Maria Bay, which is is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Los Cabos. Prepare yourself to be amazed by this beautiful beach!
Relatively secluded, Bahía Santa María is a protected marine sanctuary, representing an excellent place for snorkeling, sunbathing or for simply enjoying the beach activities. Even if you are not looking to swim, you have the opportunity to enjoy unique landscapes in Santa Maria Bay.
The perfect time to enjoy the nature’s beauties is in the morning, for enhanced underwater visibility. This is truly one of the most beautiful places in Los Cabos and it’s definitely worth visiting.

Arco da Vila
Built on one of the medieval gateways to the city, this monumental archway was commissioned by Bishop Francisco Gomes de Avelar in the early 19th century.
The project was carried out by Italian architect Francisco Xavier Fabri and inaugurated in 1812.
On an inner niche, there is an Italian made statue of Saint Thomas of Aquinas, representing one of the finest examples of the Italian neo-classical to be found across the Algarve.
Arco da Vila is considered a unique example of Moorish architecture in Portugal, especially due to its outstanding level of preservation, as well as its place of origin.

Muralhas de Faro
The current urban layout of Faro provides an understanding of where the walls that protected the city used to be. They form a core known as Vila-Adentro (Inner Town), which contains the city´s historical quarter.
The initial idea of defending the settlement belongs to Ben Bekr, a 9th century Muslim prince from the local kingdom. It was then the Porta Árabe (Arab Gateway) was built and which can still be found in the Arco da Vila (Town Archway). After the 12th century Almohade invasion, two watchtowers were built to strengthen the defense.
In the 17th century, following the Restoration of Independence and Portuguese government in 1640, the tower battlements were flattened to keep up with the latest ballistic developments and a second line of walls was built facing the sea.
After the city´s destruction in the 1755 earthquake and their loss of importance for military defence, the walls were progressively integrated into new buildings and there are currently only some defensive features remaining.

Luxurious Pousada Palacio de Estoi
Situated only 10 kms from Faro city centre, the Pousada of Faro is famous for its neo-Baroque and neo-Rococo architecture and Versailles-style gardens.
Finished in 1909, the palace has a rococo-style décor, with frescoes, elaborate carvings, wood paneling, ornate stucco ceilings, and gilded furniture. The gardens are arranged on three levels, all connected by grand staircases decorated in vibrant blue azulejo tiles with hidden grottos below.
In 1977, the palace and its gardens, fountains, and statues were classified as a Property of Public Interest. By the 1980s, the estate had fallen into a state of disrepair and it was eventually acquired by Faro Municipal Council.
The restoration of the palace and grounds was financed by the Portuguese Tourist Office, and the palace was converted into a Pousada (a state-owned hotel in a building of historical interest).

Museu Municipal
For history and old civilizations lovers, the picturesque building of Municipal Museum is the perfect place to discover and to connect with the roots of incipient Portugal.
Located in the Old Town, The Museu Municipal, known also as the Faro Archeological Museum, is housed within the fascinating 16thcentury Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (Our Lady of Assumption Convent).
The highlights include the outstanding mosaic of sea-god Oceanus, the bust of Emperor Hadrian and Agrippina, and 9th- to 13th-century Islamic artifacts.

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