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Eastern Algarve Property – Towns in the East of the Algarve |
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The first step in buying Eastern Algarve property is to get to know the local area. Whether you are searching for an eastern Algarve villa, apartment, townhouse or plot, the location is central to your happiness there.
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Maybe you have visited the east of the Algarve on holiday – and liked an area so much you want to buy a property here. Other people know they want to buy a house or a villa somewhere in the Algarve , but are unsure whereabouts. Our guides will help you get to know the different towns and villages, to help you create a shortlist! |
Below is a short guide to the towns and villages in the Eastern Algarve area, with links through to more detailed information. The East of the Algarve stretches from Alcoutim (an inland town) to Olhão on the coast. All areas west of this are covered in our other guides, Central Algarve and Western Algarve . |
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Alcoutim |
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Alcoutim - An ancient border fortress on the Guadiana river.
This small border fortress guards the western frontier. The impressive hill-top castle, high on the eastern bank of the Guadiana watches over everything that moves on the river and anything that dares stir on the approach roads for miles around… more |
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Cacela |
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Cacela - An unspoiled traditional Algarvian fishing village.
At 12Km from Tavira, the small coastal town of Cacela is populated principally by farmers and fishermen. Unspoiled by tourism, the nucleus of the town comprises whitewashed cottages, a 13th century parish church and a few café restaurants. more |
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Estoi - A charming village with a rich history.
The small and ancient village of Estói should not be missed. Aside from the characteristic charm of the typical Algarvian village, the parish church, built on the site of a medieval chapel, dates from the 16th century and is well worth the visit. |
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Fuzeta - A tiny fishing village between Olhão and Tavira.
The tiny fishing village of Fuzeta lies 10Km to the east of Olhão. The traditional fishermen's cottages – cube shaped with flat roof terraces are very characteristic of this part of the Algarve . more |
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Moncarapacho - A rural hideway, close to Olhão.
Moncarapacho is a typical Barrocal (zone of the Algarve between the coast and the montains) village. The surrounding lands, famed for their fertility, give themselves up to the cultivation of the pomegranate, the citrus fruit, figs and vegetables. more |
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Monte Gordo - A pleasant resort town with luxurious beach.
Only 4Km from Vila Real de Santo António, the warm and safe waters and luxurious expanses of white sandy beach make Monte Gordo one of the most popular tourist destinations. The town is, however, extremely attractive despite affording all the accoutrements such as hotels, bars and restaurants, necessary in a world-class resort. Monte Gordo also has a casino – one of only three in the entire region. |
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Olhão |
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Olhão - The Algarve 's main fishing port and sea food centre.
This is definitely the place to be if you enjoy fresh sea food – and at very reasonable prices too! A busy, lively city, Olhão preserves in its old quarter the charming matrix of narrow cobbled streets that is the tiny fishing village around which the modern city of Olhão has grown. more |
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Tavira |
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Tavira - Said to be the Algarve 's most beautiful city.
Tavira is considered by many to be the most beautiful town in the Algarve . Stand on the battlements of the Moorish castle on top of the hill in the centre and you have a panoramic view over the steeply angled tiled roofs of city as it is bisected by the gently flowing river Séquia, which mysteriously becomes the river Gilão as it flows beneath the Roman bridge that connects Tavira's two halves. more |
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V.R.S. António |
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V.R.S. António - A lively border town with pleasing architecture.
During the 16th and 17th centuries the original fishing villages of Vila de Santo António de Aremilha quite literally washed into the sea, consumed by the ocean waves and the ever shifting sands. Nevertheless, on account of the proximity to the Spanish border, political expediency required a settlement at the spot – so a new town was quickly built. more |
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