Ferragudo, Portimão

Name: Ferragudo
Address: Portimão, Portugal

#6 among attractions in Portimão

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Ferragudo is a Portuguese civil parish at the western border of the municipality of Lagoa. The population in 2011 was 1,973, in an area of 5.41 km². Ferragudo serves mainly as a bedroom community for its much larger neighbour, the city of Portimão; its residents routinely travel across the Arade River to work in the neighboring municipality. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2.21 mi²Coordinates: 37°7'23"N, 8°31'14"W

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Ferragudo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Estádio Municipal de Portimão, Fort of Santa Catarina, Ponta do Altar Lighthouse, Fort of São João do Arade.

1.4 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Estádio Municipal de Portimão, Portimão
35 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...
0.7 miSW
View point, Forts and castles
Fort of Santa Catarina, Portimão
18 min walk • The Fort of Santa Catarina, a historical sentinel overlooking the mouth of the Arade River, is a proud emblem of Portimão's rich maritime past. Constructed in the 17th century during the reign of King Philip II of Spain, who was also Philip I of Portugal, this coastal...
1.2 miS
Lighthouse
Ponta do Altar Lighthouse
31 min walk • Perched on the cliffs of the Algarve coast, the Ponta do Altar Lighthouse stands as a sentinel over the picturesque town of Ferragudo, Portugal. This historic beacon has guided mariners safely through the treacherous waters of the Atlantic since its inauguration.
~1410 ftSW
Forts and castles
Fort of São João do Arade, Portimão
7 min walk • Perched on the rocky coastline of the Algarve, the Fort of São João do Arade stands as a sentinel over the estuary of the River Arade, in the city of Portimão, Portugal. This imposing castle, with its robust walls and strategic location, has been a watchful guardian...
0.9 miSW
Scenic beach near hotels and restaurants
Praia da Rocha, Portimão
24 min walk • Praia da Rocha is a beach and built up area on the Atlantic Ocean in the southern section of the concelho of Portimão, Algarve, southern Portugal. On the western edge of the beach stands the Fort of Santa Catarina. A 17th century fortress built to defend the mouth of the Arade River.
~1250 ftS
Beach
Praia Grande, Portimão
7 min walk • Praia Grande is a beach situated in the civil parish of Ferragudo, municipality of Lagoa, the Portuguese Algarve. One of many beaches to obtain the name Praia Grande, this coastal zone is located on the eastern back of Rio Arade estuary, south of the town of Ferragudo.
~1250 ftS
Beach
Praia da Angrinha, Portimão
7 min walk • Praia da Angrinha is situated along the wide estuary of the Arade River, south of Ferragudo, in Lagoa Municipality.
1.3 miNW
37°8'14"N • 8°32'9"W
Casa Manuel Teixeira Gomes, Portimão
33 min walk • Art gallery, Shopping, Museum
0.9 miNW
37°7'51"N • 8°32'4"W
Museu de Portimão, Portimão
24 min walk • Museum
1.4 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Sport venue
Estádio do Portimonense, Portimão
35 min walk • Estadio do Portimonense is a multi-use stadium in Portimão, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Portimonense SC. The stadium is able to hold 16,500 people and was built in 1970.
1.5 miNW
37°8'21"N • 8°32'16"W
Alameda da Praça da República, Portimão
37 min walk • Square

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Which popular attractions are close to Ferragudo?

Nearby attractions include Praia Grande, Portimão (7 min walk), Praia da Angrinha, Portimão (7 min walk), Fort of São João do Arade, Portimão (7 min walk), Fort of Santa Catarina, Portimão (18 min walk).

How to get to Ferragudo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ferragudo:

Bus

Praia da Rocha • Lines: 51 (23 min walk)
Clube Naval • Lines: 14 (26 min walk)

Train

Ferragudo (28 min walk)