Ria Alvor, Portimão

Name: Ria Alvor
Address: Portimão, Portugal

#7 among attractions in Portimão

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The Alvor River is a small Portuguese river, resulting from the union of four watercourses born on the southern slope of the Monchique Mountains: the Ribeira do Farelo and the Ribeira da Torre and the Ribeira de Odiáxere with its tributary Ribeira do Arão. From there it establishes an extended ria, which forms the natural border between the parishes of Odiáxere, Mexilhoeira Grande and Alvor.

The Ria de Alvor is recognized as a Site of Community Importance. It includes grey dunes, beaches and estuaries, agricultural land, semi-natural scrubland, pine forest and salt marshes, as well as hosting species and habitats of Community interest, according to the Habitats Directive. It is also a site classified as a Ramsar site

The two largest properties on the Ria de Alvor are Quinta da Rocha and Abicada.

Area: 5614.73 mi²Coordinates: 37°7'47"N, 8°36'36"W

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Ria Alvor – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alto Golf and Country Club, Fort of Ponta da Bandeira, Estádio Municipal de Portimão, Mercado de Escravos.

1 miE
Golf
Alto Golf and Country Club, Portimão
26 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque region of the Algarve, the Alto Golf and Country Club in Portimão, Portugal, is a premier destination for golf enthusiasts and leisure seekers alike. This meticulously designed golf course is a true gem, offering both challenging play for...
3.9 miSW
City wall, Battlefield
Fort of Ponta da Bandeira, Lagos
99 min walk • Nestled along the scenic coastline of Lagos, Portugal, the Fort of Ponta da Bandeira is a testament to the city's historic maritime defenses. This 17th-century fortress, also known as the Forte da Ponta da Bandeira, stands as a stoic guardian at the mouth of the...
3.9 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Estádio Municipal de Portimão, Portimão
99 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Portimão, the Estádio Municipal de Portimão stands as a testament to the city's passion for sports and its commitment to providing top-notch facilities for athletes and fans alike. This modern sport venue is the home ground of...
3.9 miSW
Museum
Mercado de Escravos, Lagos
101 min walk • Nestled in the historical coastal city of Lagos, Portugal, the Mercado de Escravos holds a somber yet significant place in the annals of history as the first European slave market. This unassuming building, located in the picturesque Praça Infante Dom Henrique, is a...
3.9 miSW
Forts and castles
Castle of Lagos, Lagos
100 min walk • Nestled within the coastal town of Lagos, Portugal, the Castle of Lagos, also known as the Castle of the Governors, stands as a historical beacon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This formidable structure, steeped in centuries of history, dates back to the 16th century...
4.2 miSW
37°5'51"N • 8°40'26"W
Pro Putting Garden, Lagos
107 min walk • Outdoor activities, Mini golf, Golf
3.9 miSW
Monuments and statues, Church
Igreja de São Sebastião, Lagos
101 min walk • Igreja de São Sebastião is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
0.9 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Castle of Alvor
23 min walk • The Castle of Alvor is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Alvor, in the Portuguese district of Faro: considered to be a significant military monument associated with the nearby Castle of Silves.
0.9 miE
Locality
Alvor
24 min walk • Alvor is a civil parish in the municipality of Portimão, in the southern Algarve of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 6,154, in an area of 15.25 km².
4 miSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Igreja de Santo António, Lagos
102 min walk • Igreja de Santo António is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
1.7 miNE
Memorial
Roman ruins of Quinta da Abicada
43 min walk • Abicada is the name of Roman ruins in Mexilhoeira Grande, to the north of the civil parish of Alvor, municipality of Portimão, in Algarve region, Portugal.