Alto da Cerca
in Lagos of Faro, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.116 and -8.698 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 6' 58" and W -8° 41' 53"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:25 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:14 am and 5:24 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.417 and 173.267 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mitimiti
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Portugal in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Portugal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Portugal. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Explore Alto da Cerca

Alto da Cerca in Lagos (Faro) is a city in Portugal about 113 mi (or 182 km) south of Lisbon, the country's capital.

Local time in Alto da Cerca is now 03:25 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Alto da Cerca, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Portimao Airport in a distance of 7 mi (or 11 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Portugal is Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon in a distance of 109 mi (or 175 km), North. We found 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vila do Bispo, Aljezur, Lagoa, Monchique and Silves. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 17°C / 63 °F
Night Temperature 17°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 20%
Air Humidity 78%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 18 km/h (11 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

18°C (65 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Moderate rain, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Vila Valverde Design Country Hotel

Address
1,7 mi
Valverde
8600-209 Lagos
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 21:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 21:00


Touristic Apartments Marina Club II

Address
1,5 mi
Marina de Lagos, Lote 20
8600-780 Lagos
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vila Mós

Address
2,0 mi
Porto de Mós - Apartado 837
8601-910 Lagos
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Boavista Golf & Spa Resort

Address
1,4 mi
Quinta da Boavista
8601906 Lagos
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Albergaria Marina Rio

Address
1,4 mi
Avenida dos Descobrimentos
8600 Lagos
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Tivoli Lagos

Address
1,4 mi
Rua Nova da Aldeia
8600-755 Lagos
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Lagos Avenida Hotel

Address
1,4 mi
Rua Costa D'Oiro, Lote 38
8600-544 Lagos
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Vivenda Miranda

Address
1,8 mi
Rua das Violetas, Porto De Mos
8600-282 Lagos
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Marina Club Resort

Address
1,5 mi
Marina de Lagos
8600-780 Lagos
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Vale d'El Rei Resort

Address
0,5 mi
Quinta Vale d'El Rei
8400-421 LAGOS
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Surf & Fun Trip - Portugalia Lagos

Published: January 21, 2014
Length: 30:47 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Maciej Zwoliński

Surf & Fun Trip - Wyjazd surfingowy i kitesurfingowy - Portugalia Lagos - Zapraszamy na nasze kolejne wyjazdy www.scandal.pl.


Eurocamp.de: Camping Valverde - Portugal, Algarve - Familienurlaub

Published: April 20, 2009
Length: 47:11 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EurocampDE

http://www.eurocamp.de/reiseziele/camping-portugal-familienurlaub.html Camping Valverde - Die Algarve ist die südlichste Region Portugals. Sie erstreckt sich zwischen dem Atlantik im Westen...


Camping Yelloh! Village Turiscampo en Lagos - Camping Faro - Camping Algarve - Portugal

Published: December 10, 2014
Length: 04:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Yelloh! Village

Le invitamos a ver el vídeo del Yelloh! Village Turiscampo, en Lagos, “la joya de la corona del Algarve portugués”. A tan solo dos pasos de las playas de arena blanca más bonitas del...


Wasted On The West Coast! with Vagabundo Travel

Published: March 31, 2014
Length: 14:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VagabundoTravel

Vagabundo Travel provide tourists a 6 Hour Tour from Midday to 6pm, visit 2 Fortresses, the best lookouts of the south and west coasts, visit the historical town of Sagres and the majestic...


OLIMAR: Vila Valverde Design Country Hotel

Published: December 27, 2007
Length: 28:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Olimaro

http://www.olimar.de/pages/de/ihr_service/olimar/hotelsuche.html?hid=FAO121.


Dad's Birthday Boat Trip - Leaving Lagos

Published: December 15, 2013
Length: 22:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: mitchyboyandgirl

A short video narrated by Mum, as we leave Lagos for a day trip on Firebird.


Dolfijnen uit de kust bij Lagos in de Algarve, Portugal

Published: August 10, 2008
Length: 23:21 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dumdadum76

Dolfijnen kijken uit de kust bij Lagos in de Algarve. Twee keer een tocht gemaakt, op 26 en op 27 juni 2008. Video is van 27 juni. Watch dolphins off the coast near Lagos, Algarve. ...


First landing - Algarve Airsports Centre

Published: November 27, 2008
Length: 39:36 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: poweredparawaiter

This is the landing on Chris Hamer's first ever paramotor flight. The location is Aerodromo de Lagos just outside the town of Lagos, in the Algarve region of Portugal. The airfield hosts...


My second paramotor flight at the Algarve Airsports Centre

Published: November 26, 2008
Length: 41:59 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: poweredparawaiter

This is my second paramotor flight. The location is Aerodromo de Lagos just outside the town of Lagos, in the Algarve region of Portugal. The airfield hosts the Algarve Airsports Centre...


My first paramotor flight at the Algarve Airsports Centre

Published: November 26, 2008
Length: 25:20 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: poweredparawaiter

This is my first ever paramotor flight! The location is Aerodromo de Lagos just outside the town of Lagos, in the Algarve region of Portugal. The airfield hosts the Algarve Airsports Centre...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Disappearance of Madeleine McCann

Madeleine McCann disappeared on the evening of Thursday, 3 May 2007. She was on holiday with her parents and twin siblings in the Algarve region of Portugal. The British girl went missing from an apartment, in the central area of the resort of Praia da Luz, a few days before her fourth birthday, and has still not been found.

Located at 37.0887, -8.73084 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
2000s missing person cases, Crime in Portugal, 2007 crimes, 2007 in Portugal, Algarve

Espiche

Espiche is a village in Algarve near Praia da Luz in Portugal. The town has seen major developments since the 80's, with the increase of the tourism industry in the region. The land value has increased dramatically, but the populational density is still relatively low. In the summer months the town has the most of its economic activity, and also most of the housing space occupied by tourists.

Located at 37.1015, -8.73873 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in the Algarve

Bensafrim

Bensafrim is a village in the Portuguese community of Lagos and has about 1600 inhabitants (2001). The name comes from the Arabic word Benassaharim. It used to be an agrarian community. Until the 50's of the past century the most important means of transportation were the ox and the donkey. Now it is a dormitory suburb of Lagos. The most important event of the year is the annual fair on the 25th and 26th of August. This fair already took place in 1880.

Located at 37.15, -8.73333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in the Algarve

Igreja de Santo António (Lagos)

Igreja de Santo António is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

Located at 37.0994, -8.67139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Portugal, National monuments in Portugal

Igreja de São Sebastião (Lagos)

Igreja de São Sebastião is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

Located at 37.1039, -8.67389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Portugal, National monuments in Portugal

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