Travel back in time and discover the Algarve's rich historical heritage. Castles, ancient walls, traditional villages, and landmarks.
Secular heritage, traditional architecture, and iconic sites that preserve the region's deepest memories and cultural roots.
Historic and Cultural Attractions
Archaeological sites in the Algarve
Old Castle, Islamic Hisn of Alcoutim
An archaeological site of an Islamic fortified settlement (hisn) from the 9th to 11th centuries, the Old Castle stands high above a bend in the Guadiana River.
Cerro da Vila
Located in the heart of Vilamoura, the Cerro da Vila Archaeological Site unveils a prosperous maritime complex with continuous Roman, Visigothic, and Islamic occupation.
(Loulé)
Sítio do Castelo: Islamic Settlement
An ancient fortified village from the 12th and 13th centuries, the Carrapateira Islamic Settlement reveals Muslim history and marine resource harvesting on the Vicentina Coast.
(Aljezur)
