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Le migliori spiagge dell'Algarve
L'Algarve è un paradiso di insenature nascoste, bar sulla spiaggia ed emozionanti sport acquatici. Ecco la nostra selezione di spiagge sia per gli amanti del sole che per gli amanti dell'avventura.
Almancil
Una tranquilla alternativa alle vivaci località turistiche più avanti lungo la costa, la piccola città mercato di Almancil merita una deviazione anche solo per ammirare la sua chiesa simbolo. La squisita chiesa barocca di St Lourenço risale al XVII secolo ed è rinomata per le sue intricate piastrelle azulejo, che dettagliano scene elaborate della vita di San Lourenço.
Ulteriori punti salienti di una visita ad Almancil includono il vicino resort Vale do Lobo (Valle del Lupo), dove il campo da golf è stato notoriamente progettato dal campione britannico Henry Cotton, e l'affascinante Quinta do Lago, una delle località più esclusive dell'Algarve e un preferito dalle celebrità e dai politici in visita.
Rua da Igreja s/n, Sao Lourenco, Almancil, Portugal
The basics
With lots of swanky resorts and upmarket restaurants in the vicinity, Almancil makes a popular base for visitors looking for luxury. Foodies also flock to Almancil to sample the area’s many well-regarded restaurants, which are found both in the town itself and along the waterfront. Some guided tours of east Algarve stop at Almancil—usually at the historic Church of St. Lourenço (Igreja de São Lourenço)—as well as at other towns in the region, such as Faro, Tavira, and Olhão.
Things to know before you go
- Almancil is a must for foodies and golf enthusiasts.
- There are boutique shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and cafés in town.
- Don’t forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat; it’s also worth packing something nice to wear, especially if you plan on dining at one of the area’s high-end restaurants.
How to get there
Almancil is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) from Faro. Driving from Faro should take about 20 minutes. Local trains also connect Faro to Almancil, though departures are infrequent so check the schedule before you leave.
Idee di viaggio
When to get there
Almancil is busiest between June and August. Come in the shoulder season (May, late September, or October) for pleasant weather and fewer crowds.
Church of St. Lourenço
The Baroque Church of St. Lourenço is the historic highlight of Almancil. Dating from the 17th century, the church is known for its azulejos (glazed ceramic tiles). The hand-painted tiles in the church, believed to be the work of master tile-maker Policarpo de Oliveira Bernardes, depict episodes from the life of St. Lourenço, and are one of the most important azulejo collections in the Algarve.