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 Loulé - History
This place is a rural administrative and active market town with some
remains of a castle dating back to the 12th Century. The Arab
castle has been virtually destroyed leaving some walls still standing
that are now surrounded by modern buildings. Like most other towns in
the Algarve, most of the older potentially interesting buildings have
been destroyed in the earthquake that occurred in 1755.
Loulé - Description
Within the remaining walls is a museum with an explanation of what was
in the past the grandeur of the castle. The various earthquakes that
the town has suffered through its history have damaged the 13th Century
Church of São Clemente. However, its Gothic arches and side
chapels are remaining from the 16th Century have survived. The town
Loulé consisting of some 20,000 residents and is mainly concerned
in producing souvenir products made out of copperware, leather, cane and
wood. The weekly Fair attracts tourists from all along the Algarve. Due
to the needs of the tourist industry this town has blossomed in size. An
important event is the annual Carnival in February that is considered to
be one of the best in Portugal. In the town there is a recently opened
Museum that is devoted to the local industry of dried fruits and it is
interesting to see how these items are prepared for the public. To the
west of the town is a hilltop Church that is built on the site of a 16th
Century chapel. This is the destination of an annual religious procession
that requires some physical effort on the part of the bearers of the
church's religious shrines.
Loulé - Nearby Locations
Near to Loulé is Almancil, a small town that acts as a
supplier of services to the prosperous holiday areas just south on the
coast. Further inland is the small village of Alte, a village
that is known for its unspoilt rural architecture and its enthusiasm for
folk music. Another inland village is Paderne that has a romantic
ruined 13th Century castle sitting alone on the crest of a deserted
hilltop. The coastal town of Quarteira that was once a fishing
village is now converted into a multi-apartment tourist location. Not
too far away is the village of Querença with its stalactite caves;
the village of Salir with ruins of a castle and nearby two 800
meters long walls from the Neolithic period. São Brás de Alportel
and Santa Bárbara de Nexe, are both small country towns with their
essential Portuguese flavour reflecting the rural social style of life. In
São Bras de Alportel is an interesting museum that houses a
permanent collection of rural artefacts and costumes truly reflecting the
past manner and customs of living in the Algarve.
Loulé Events
February - Carnival
May - Feira de Mãe Soberana
1st Saturday of each month - Market Day
13th of May - Municipal Day
Loulé Map
Town Map
Loulé Distances
Distances between each Tourist Town in Kms (Click Here)
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Loulé Accommodation
Holiday Rental Agents
Loulé Property
Estate Agents
· Property Services
 Useful Loulé Telephone Numbers
Town Hall - 289 400 600
Fire Brigade - 289 516 702 / 289 416 704
Police - 289 416 408 / 289 627 82
Emergency Treatment - 289 313 665
Ambulance - 289 516 702
Tourist Office - 289 463 900
Loulé Restaurants
Selected List in Loulé Area
Loulé Vehicle Hire
Rent a Car
Algarve Towns
Albufeira
· Almancil
· Alvor
· Armação de Pera
· Carvoeiro
· Faro
· Lagoa
· Lagos
· Monchique
· Olhão
· Portimão
· Quarteira
· Sagres
· Silves
· Tavira
· Vilamoura
· Vila Real de Santo António
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