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Alvor History

It is believed 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 importance is confirmed by the ruins of a wealthy Roman villa located slightly inland from the present village. In the time of the Moors, who first occupied the area in 716, they gave it the named of "Albur" and the village 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 in history as an outstanding Portuguese king, is recorded as dying in within the town walls from a prolonged illness in 1495. Most of the original village and its castle was destroyed in the earthquakes of 1532 and 1755.

Alvor Description

Although this ancient coastal village is now a very popular holiday location the enclosed narrow streets have kept development to a minimum. Many of these streets now boast bars with live music and different types of restaurants, however leading off from these there are still memories of the older fishing village. In the area are a number of holiday resorts from which the tourists enjoy visiting it and its attractions. 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 originally 16th Century Parish Church was rebuilt after the earthquake of 1755 and still has a prime example in its main doorway of the great craftsmanship of the Manueline era of architecture. It was the only building that more or less survived from the earthquake.

Alvor Nearby Locations
Places near to Alvor are the commercial town of Portimão, the famous popular beaches of Praia da Rocha and Praia do Vau, and the semi-nature reserve of Quinta da Rocha.

Alvor Map (Click Here)

Alvor Golf
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Alvor Information
800 296 296 - Support to Tourists
112 - SOS
282 470 700 - Town Hall (Portimão)
282 422 122 - Fire Brigade (Portimão)
282 412 503 - Police (Portimão)
282 416 656 - Transit Police
282 417 295 - General Hospital
282 420 400 - Private Hospital
282 419 269 - Emergency Treatment
282 422 122 - Ambulance
282 457 523 - Tourist Office

Alvor Events
Feira de Alvor - 17th March
International Festival of Cinema - May
Town Holiday - 11th December

Alvor Beaches
Praia de Alvor
Praia dos 3 Irmãos
Praia da Prainha
Praia do Vau
Praia do Alemão
 

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