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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. In the month of
May in 1189 a fleet of 40 Crusader boats on route for the Holy Land
had been persuaded by the Portuguese King Sancho to besiege the city
of Silves. On there way they successfully raided the castle of Alvor
and slaughtered its inhabitants which is recorded as killing in the
region of 2.500 men, women and children. Alvor was again occupied by the
Moors and was later in 1250 taken by the forces of King Afonso III.
The protecting walls of the village and castle were reinforced in
1300. King João II, who is regarded in history as an
outstanding king is recorded as dying 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.
(Visit - Portugal History)
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 da Vau,
and the semi-nature reserve of Quinta da Rocha
Alvor Weather (detailed)
Detailed Praia de Alvor weather conditions
Alvor Photographs
Estuary
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Alvor Events |
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| Feira de Alvor |
17th March |
| International Festival of Cinema |
May |
| Town Holiday |
11th December
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Algarve Towns
Albufeira
· Almancil
· Armação de Pera
· Carvoeiro
· Faro
· Lagoa
· Lagos
· Loulé
· Monchique
· Olhão
· Portimão
· Quarteira
· Quinta do Lago
· Sagres
· Silves
· Tavira
· Vale do Lobo
· Vilamoura
· Vila Real de Santo António
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Alvor Telephone Number
8500
