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Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 - City Orientation Walk Albufeira, once a sleepy fishing village, since the 1960s has developed into a large holiday resort. Visitors can be amazed by the choice of nightlife entertainment, wonderful beaches, and beautiful architecture lining the narrow streets of the town. There are also a number of fine museums and art galleries. Follow this orientation walk to explore Albufeira's most notable attractions! Guide Location: Portugal» Albufeira # of Attractions: 10 Tour Duration: 2 hour(s) Travel Distance: 2.6 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the ios app "GPSmyCity: Walks and Articles with Offline Maps" on itunes App Store and the Android app "Albufeira Map and Walks" on Google Play. The apps provide GPS navigation to guide you from one tour stop to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Albufeira. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit gpsmycity.com for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) Marina B) Nossa Senora da Orada Church C) St. Vincent of Albufeira Statue D) Santa Ana Church E) Sebastião Church and Museum F) Clock Tower G) Archaeological Museum H) Galeria de Arte Pintor Samora Barros I) Rua Cândido dos Reis J) Praia dos Pescadores Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 1 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 - A) Marina Albufeira's Marina is a popular attraction located near the center of town. After entering through the Porto de Abrigo, you will feel the soft breeze coming off the water and can enjoy a stunning view of the harbor. The marina has a kid's play area, many wonderful restaurants and bars, swimming pools, and other attractions. Address: Alameda Dom Carlos, Albufeira, Portugal Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Steven Fruitsmaak B) Nossa Senora da Orada Church Hermits inhabited the Nossa Senora da Orada Church in the 15th century. The church was rebuilt in the 18th century principally to serve as a place of worship for local fishermen. A statue of the patron saint of Nossa Sra da Orada was moved to the Parish Church of Albufeira years ago, but it is brought back to Nossa Sra da Orada every year on August 15th for a special religious ceremony. Address: Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Orada, Vale da Orada, Praia da Baleeira, Albufeira, Portugal Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Kolforn C) St. Vincent of Albufeira Statue (must see) The St. Vincent of Albufeira Statue honors the missionary Brother Vincent of San Antonio, who was born in Albufeira in 1590. He was an intelligent man, who continued his studies in Lisbon. After his parents died, he became a missionary and left Portugal for Japan. After suffering religious persecution abroad, he died in 1632. In Portugal, September 3rd is a holiday dedicated to the memory of Saint Vincent. Address: Praça Jacinto d Ayet, Albufeira, Portugal Image Courtesy of Flickr and larkender Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 3 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 - D) Santa Ana Church (must see) The original Chapel of Santa Ana was completely destroyed by the earthquake of 1755, except for the main portal that led to the entrance of the chapel from the castle. The current Santa Ana Church was constructed at the end of the 18th century. It is especially known for its main altar, which is believed to have been made by famous artists Francisco Xavier Guedelha and João Baptista. Visitors also flock to the church to see the carving entitled 'Our Lady of Pain'. Address: Largo Jacinto d Ayet, Albufeira, Portugal Image Courtesy of Flickr and Sergio Santos Dias E) Sebastião Church and Museum Sebastião Church was constructed in the mid-18th century in the Manueline and Baroque styles. The church is situated on Miguel Bombarda Square. In addition to serving as a place of worship, it houses the Museum of Sacred Art (Museu De Arte Sacra). Upon entering the church, you will see a wooden altar covered with gold, as well as painted, wooden carvings of saints and a 16th-century stone sculpture. Address: Praça Miguel Bombarda, Albufeira, Portugal Image Courtesy of Flickr and Eamonn Bolger F) Clock Tower (must see) The Clock Tower is the main symbol of Albufeira. It was constructed in the 19th century and has a crown on its top and a bell that rings on the hour. The Clock Tower is located on Bernardino de Sousa Street. This beautiful landmark is definitely worth a visit! Address: Rua Bernardino de Sousa, Albufeira, Portugal Image Courtesy of Flickr and Andrew Brooks Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 4 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 - G) Archaeological Museum The Archaeological Museum of Albufeira was established in 1999. The museum is housed in Albufeira City Hall near the Clock Tower. It displays artifacts related to the history of Albufeira and the Algarve region, as the area has passed from Roman rule to Muslim rule to Christian rule and beyond. The museum is open daily except for Mondays and national holidays. Address: Praça da República, 1, Albufeira, Portugal Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Yuber H) Galeria de Arte Pintor Samora Barros Galeria de Arte Pintor Samora Barros, a prominent Albufeira art gallery, is located on Duarte Pacheco Street, in the historic center of town. The gallery was named after famous artist José Ricardo Júdice de Samora Barros, who was born in Albufeira. It displays masterpieces by a variety of artists and showcases many different painting techniques. Address: Largo Duarte Pacheco, Albufeira, Portugal Image Courtesy of Flickr and GilbertoSilvaFan I) Rua Cândido dos Reis The old town of Albufeira can offer you not only nice cafés and restaurants, but also a wide range of shops. If you walk from the main square you can find many branch streets with a variety of beautiful shops, but the most attractive is the Cândido dos Reis street that will amaze you with its specialty shops as well as unique clothes and leather boutiques, outstanding gift shops, and creative souvenir kiosks. Make sure to visit the Rua Cândido dos Reis for a real shopping delight. Address: Cândido dos Reis Street, Albufeira, Portugal Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and GilbertoSilvaFan Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 5 -

Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 6 - J) Praia dos Pescadores Albufeira has two main beaches, Praia dos Pescadores, or the Fisherman's beach, and Praia do Túnel. Access to the beaches is straight from the esplanade, for people coming from the higher areas open-air escalators (eastside) and an open-air elevator (westside) were built. The beaches are connected, and from the "Praia dos Pescadores" beachgoers can walk for miles eastbound and will find everytime again a new beach. Despite the modern achievements and the millions of tourists that visit every year, Albufeira has maintained its moorish feel and is still the fishermans village it has always been. Praia dos Pescadores in Albufeira is a marvelous place for relaxation. It is covered with white, soft sand and provides a great view over the city. The waters are usually calm what makes this place very attractive. Address: Largo Cais Herculano, Albufeira 8200, Portugal Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Aleichem. Sight description based on wikipedia Copyright by GPSmyCity.com - Page 6 -