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 Armação de Pera - History
Not very long ago this town was once nothing more than a
collection of small shacks where the local residents from the
nearby town of Pera used to maintain their fishing boats.
It is quite probable that the name "Armação" is a link
with the distant past of the great Tuna fishing industry that
existed along the Algarve from the 15th Century and before. This
beach side huts later fell under the protection of a small 18th
Century fort that still remains in part to this day.
Armação de Pera - Description
Nowadays, the town is mainly composed of blocks of holiday
apartments with many bars and restaurants on the ground floor.
In the three summer months the town overflows with tourists but
out of top of the season it offers a wonderful peaceful holiday
location. Meanwhile the nearby rural village of Pera is
now a reminder of the unspoilt typical sleepy Algarve. Boasting
one of the finest longest sandy beaches in the Algarve this is
a popular beach resort for tourists. On the beach close to the
eastern side of the town are a number of fish restaurants that
pride themselves on the fresh fish that is served. Happily, the
major area behind this beach is still partly a protected zone
against development of any kind. The actual spread of building
from Armação de Pera has been to the west with the
creation of many holiday apartment complexes above the charming
beaches of Senhora da Rocha.
Armação de Pera - Nearby Locations
Places near to Armação de Pera is the market towns of
Algoz, Alcantarilha, Porches and the inland historic and
attractive City of Silves with its magnificent walls and
castle.
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Armação de Pera Distances
Distances between each Tourist Town in Kms (Click Here)
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 Useful Armação de Pera Telephone Numbers
Town Hall (Silves) - 282 442 325
Fire Brigade - 282 322 666
Police (Silves) - 282 442 414
Emergency Treatment - 282 312 572
Ambulance - 282 322 666
Tourist Office - 282 312 145
Useful Armação de Pera Facts
Town Holidays - 3rd September
Postal Code - 8365
Armação de Pêra Beaches
Praia de Armação de Pêra
Praia Grande
Praia Redonda
Praia dos Salgados
Praia da Senhora da Rocha
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Algarve Towns
Albufeira
· Almancil
· Alvor
· Carvoeiro
· Faro
· Lagoa
· Lagos
· Loulé
· Monchique
· Olhão
· Portimão
· Quarteira
· Sagres
· Silves
· Tavira
· Vilamoura
· Vila Real de Santo António
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