Alcantarilha
in Silves of Faro, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon (Unesco heritage, 110 mi)
  • Cultural Landscape of Sintra (Unesco heritage, 115 mi)
  • Marina de Vilamoura (marina, (13 mi)
  • Marina de Lagos (marina, (18 mi)
  • Zoomarine (zoo, (2 mi)
  • Miradouro da falésia (observation point, (9 mi)
  • Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira (observation point, (6 mi)
  • Miradouro Rossio (observation point, (6 mi)
  • Miradouro Coronel Águas (observation point, (6 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.130 and -8.346 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 7' 49" and W -8° 20' 46"
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: 01:48 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:13 am and 5:23 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.417 and 173.267 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mitimiti
References
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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

Delve into Alcantarilha

Alcantarilha in Silves (Faro) is located in Portugal about 118 mi (or 189 km) south of Lisbon, the country's capital town.

Current time in Alcantarilha is now 01:48 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports close to Alcantarilha, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Portimao Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), West. 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 110 mi (or 178 km), North. We encountered 7 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lagoa, Silves, Monchique, Loule and Faro. 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 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 64 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 22%
Air Humidity 73%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Strong breeze with 19 km/h (12 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Restaurant & Spa Vila Joya Home

Address
3,9 mi
Praia da Gale
8201-901 Albufeira
Portugal

Time Information

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


Vilalara Thalassa Resort

Address
2,8 mi
Praia Das Gaivotas
8400-450 Armacao de Pera
Portugal

Time Information

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


Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa

Address
2,8 mi
Rua Anneliese Pohl
8400 - 4 Porches
Portugal

Time Information

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


Vidamar Resort Hotel Algarve - Dining Around Half-Board

Address
3,0 mi
Herdade dos Salgados
8200-424 Albufeira
Portugal

Time Information

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


Vila Galé Praia

Address
3,8 mi
Apartado 2204
8201-917 Albufeira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Vila Galé Atlântico

Address
3,6 mi
Apartado 2436, Praia da Gale
8200 - 9 Albufeira
Portugal

Time Information

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


Apartamentos Solar Veiguinha

Address
3,3 mi
Rua do Barranco
8200 Albufeira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 9:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 9:00 - 22:00


Be Live Family Palmeiras Village

Address
3,1 mi
Quinta das Palmeiras bloco E3-IV
8400-450 Porches
Portugal

Time Information

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


Pestana Viking Beach Resort

Address
3,0 mi
Praia Senhora da Rocha 1 Porches
8400-450 Porches
Portugal

Time Information

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


Salgados Vila das Lagoas

Address
3,0 mi
Herdade dos Salgados
8200-424 Albufeira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 18:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

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Armação de Pêra

Armação de Pêra is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Silves. The village used to be called Pêra de Baixo or Lower Pêra to distinguish it from the present Pêra, which was then named Pêra de Cima or Upper Pêra. The village of Armação de Pêra is, today, a popular tourist center with fine beaches, hotels, cafés and restaurants. The village is on a broad bay that stretches from Pont da Galé to Senhora da Rocha.

Located at 37.1, -8.36667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Portugal, Villages in the Algarve, Freguesia of the Algarve, Seaside resorts in Portugal

Pêra (Silves)

Pêra is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Silves. The village is 12.5 kilometres south east of Silves and is 261 kilometres south south east of Lisbon. The village used to be called Pêra de Cima or Upper Pêra to distinguish it from the present Armação de Pêra, which was then named Pêra de Baixo (Lower Pêra).

Located at 37.123, -8.339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Silves, Villages in Portugal, Villages in the Algarve, Freguesia of the Algarve

International Sand Sculpture Festival

Described as the largest sand sculpture event in the world, the International Sand Sculpture Festival or Festival Internacional de Escultura em Areia (FIESA) has been held in Pêra, Algarve, Portugal annually since 2003. The site at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:37.1289|N|8.3310|W|region:PT|||| |primary |name= }} occupies 15,000 square metres . Each year about 60 artists use 35000 tons of sand to create 50 works of art.

Located at 37.1289, -8.331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
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