Location: Faro region < Algarve < Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro at 18
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Nearest Train:
Loule at 10
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Nearest Motorway:
Loule Sul at 6
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 18.0
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Car: recommended
The nearest village is Sta. Barbara de Nexe, about 5 km South. There you can find a bank, postoffice, local doctor, hairdresser, a supermarket, 4 bars and 5 restaurants, of which 3 are of excellent quality. The beautiful old church in the centre is well worth a visit. The nearest town is Loulé, about 7 km to the West. Along the 'Avenida' one will find many banks, shops and al fresco kiosks to drink the local 'bica' (espresso). The newly renovated municipal market offers a wide variety of local produce and a well stocked fish section. The market is open every morning. Saturday is well spent at the reknowned 'Gypsy Market' with lots of textile or leather bargains. Loulé is particularly famous for its Carnival season. During February or March each year the Avenida is closed off for 4 days, when Loulé transforms into a mini-Carnival-in-Rio. Some of Europe´s nicest sandy beaches, from Faro Island, via Dunas Doradas, Vale do Lobo, Quarteira to Vilamoura, are within a 20 - 30 minutes drive.