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!…
Program
Join us on the most historical and popular tour of the Algarve.
SILVES – Historical city whose origins go back to Bronze Age, with an ancient Moorish Castle (entrance fee not included) and XII century gothic Cathedral (entrance fee not included).
LAGOS – A town linked to the Portuguese Discoveries. Guided visit of the Antonine Museum within the Golden Chapel of St Anthony (entrance fee not included), the slave market and the statue of Prince Henry, the Navigator.
SAGRES – Visit of the village, fishing harbour and Cape St Vicent.
Return to your Hotel.
