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Armacao de Parra, Algarve, Portugal
Armacao de Pera
The typically Portuguese fishing village and resort of Armacao de Pera is situated approximately 10 kilometres west of Albufeira, the Algarve's most fashionable and popular resort. You can stroll along the palm lined promenade, enjoy a cool drink at one of the many pavement cafes, sample the fresh succulent fish which is barbecued on the pavement at some of the restaurants. The Hotel do Garbe is situated overlooking the beach, and its Indian Restaurant is well known in the area. Vila Senhora da Rocha, is a small resort 3 kilometres to the west of Armacao. It is situated above two beautiful sandy beaches, and there are numerous restaurants, bars and a few hotels in the village.
Not very long ago this town was 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 later fell under the protection of a small 18th Century fort that still remains in part to this day.
Nowadays, the town is mainly composed of blocks of holiday apartments of which offer bars and restaurants on the ground floor. In the three summer months the town overflows with tourists but outside the top of the season it offers a wonderful peaceful holiday location. Meanwhile, the nearby rural village of Pera remains as a reminder of the un-spoilt typical sleepy Algarve. Boasting one of the finest longest sandy beaches in the Algarve this is a popular location for tourists. On the beach close to the eastern side of the town are a number of fish restaurants that pride themselves on their fresh fish. Happily, the major area behind this beach is now a zone protected against development of any kind. The spread of building from Armação de Pera has been mainly to the west with the creation of several holiday apartment complexes above the very charming beaches of Senhora da Rocha.
Places near to Armação de Pera are the market towns of Algoz, Alcantarilha, Porches and the inland historic and attractive City of Silves with its magnificent walls and castle
Properties in Armacao de Pera:
Hotel Vila Gale Nautico Golf,
Villa Senhora Da Rocha 1 bed,
Villa Senhora Da Rocha 2 bed,
Villa Senhora Da Rocha 3 bed,
Hotel Vila Gale Nautico
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