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 Alvor History
Probably the Carthaginians founded Alvor and its
history is interesting. It is said by some that it was really
the site of "Portus Hannibalis". The Romans
gave it the name Ipses and it was considered an important
port and was allowed to issue its own money. Its richness is
confirmed by the ruins of a rich Roman villa located slightly
inland from the now village. In the time of the Moors who first
occupied the place in 716, they gave it the named of
"Albur" and the town passed through both the
Portuguese and Moors hands several times until 1250 when the
Christians conquered it for the final time. King Dom João II,
who is regarded as an outstanding Portuguese king, is recorded
as dying in 1495 within the town walls from a prolonged illness.
Most of the original town has been destroyed in the earthquakes
of 1532 and 1755.
Alvor - Description
Although, this ancient coastal village is now a very popular
holiday location the one-ended narrow streets have restrained
the developers from changing too much. Many of these streets
now boast bars with live music and different types of restaurants
but leading off from these there are still memories of the older
fishing village. In the area are a number of holiday resorts that
feed these streets with tourists. The village is well located
facing a natural lagoon opening onto the sea. There is a choice
of a long open sandy beach or a number of small coves tucked
under the cliffs. The attractive 16th Century Parish Church that
seems the only building that survived the earthquake of 1755 and
has a prime example in its main doorway of the great craftsmanship
of the Manueline era of architecture.
Alvor - Nearby Locations
Places near to Alvor are the commercial town of Portimão,
and the famous popular beaches of Praia da Rocha and Praia
da Vau, and the semi-nature reserve of Quinta da Rocha.
Alvor Events
17th March - Festival de Alvor
May - International Festival of Cinema
Alvor Map
Town Map
Alvor Distances
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 Useful Alvor Telephone Numbers
Town Hall (Portimão) - 282 416 416
Fire Brigade (Portimão) - 282 422 122
Police (Portimão) - 282 417 217
Transit Police - 282 416 656
Hospital - 282 420 400
Emergency Treatment - 282 419 269
Ambulance - 282 422 122
Tourist Office - 282 457 523
Useful Alvor Facts
Distance from Faro Airport - 73 Kms
Town Holidays - 11th December
Postal Code - 8500
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Algarve Towns
Albufeira
· Almancil
· Armação de Pera
· Carvoeiro
· Faro
· Lagoa
· Lagos
· Loulé
· Monchique
· Olhão
· Portimão
· Quarteira
· Sagres
· Silves
· Tavira
· Vilamoura
· Vila Real de Santo António
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