Alvor Algarve

The city of Alvor located in the Algarve dates back to ancient times when Romans controlled the Iberian Peninsula. The town became famous in 1495 as the location where King Dom Joao died. The town like others in Algarve was nearly destroyed by earthquakes in 1532 and 1755. Within the city there are several architectural remains including pillars, arches, and a 16th century Igreja. The town retains its original narrow streets which has allowed the city to retain some of its original charm. Alvor became popular in the 1960's as tourist destination.

Visitors to Alvor will enjoy the numerous attractions and activities. The city boasts numerous buildings and architectural sites including the towns main church. The close proximity to the sea provides visitors with access to the warm coastal waters and miles of sandy beaches.

Visitors can choose from several beaches including popular tourist spots as well as secluded beaches surrounded by cliffs and coves. Alvor provides a variety of restaurants for a unique culinary experience. Restaurants provide traditional dishes featuring fish and shellfish as well as a variety of international dishes.

Although Alvor was once a sleepy fishing village the town now offers tourists a thriving nightlife with restaurants, bars, cafes, and live music. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy one of the area's four courses that provides breathtaking vies of the sea and countryside.

A variety of real estate opportunities awaits tourists. Villas and apartments can be rented for a short stay or purchased for an investment property or second home.

Even though earthquake destroyed the vast majority of conventional Moorish village in 1755, you can still see remains of Alvor’s track record in locations including the 16th century Igreja Matriz featuring its beautiful Manueline arches and pillars.

Irrespective of regular developments since dawn of tourism in the 1960s (especially about the southern side) the architectural structures mostly are low-rise as well as the charm of the old town while using narrow cobbled streets leading into the harbour on the lagoon of the river estuary still resides.