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| Alcoutim | ||
| District | Faro district | |
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| Residents | 2.917 (2011) | |
| height | 193 m | |
| Tourist info | 281 546 179 (Rua 1º de Maio) http://www.cm-alcoutim.pt/portal_autarquico/alcoutim/v_pt-PT | |
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Alcoutim is a small town in in the northeast of Algarve.
background
Alcoutim is a tranquil town on the Rio Guadiana, the border river to Spain. Both Alcoutim and the Spanish place opposite Sanlúcar de Guadiana have fortresses, which remind you that the border location used to be often the result of armed conflicts. Alcoutim owes its existence to the fact that the ships on the Guadiana had to wait here due to the tides until they could continue downstream at high tide. Today the place is struggling with a high level of emigration, which the authorities are trying to counteract by promoting tourism, among other things. The town definitely justifies a short stop as part of a day trip from the coast.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airport is in Faro.
By train
Alcoutim does not have a train station. The nearest train station is 42 kilometers away Vila Real de Santo Antonio.
By bus
In the street
Alcoutim is from the coast via the motor road IC 27 , from the north via the N 122 and from the west over the N 124 to reach.
By boat
mobility
The place can be explored on foot.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 Castelo de Alcoutim.
Castle from the 14th century, from which there is a beautiful view of the village and the surrounding area. There is a small archaeological museum within the castle walls (Núcleo de Arqueologia), which is included in the price.Open: Apr - Sep 9.30am - 7pm, Oct - Mar 9.30am - 5.30pm.Price: Entry € 2.50 for the castle and museum of sacred art.
- 2 Igreja Matriz. Main church from the 16th century with a Renaissance portal.
- 3 Capela de Santo António. The small chapel houses the Museum of Sacred Art (Núcleo de Arte Sacra, Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., admission € 2.50 for the museum and castle, see above).
- 4 Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Church from the 16th century with an impressive baroque staircase.
- 5 Casa dos Condes, Rua de 1 ° Maio. Old mansion, formerly the seat of the Counts of Alcoutim. Today it houses, among other things, the city library and changing exhibitions.Open: Apr - Sep 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Oct - Mar 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
activities
You can cool off on 1 Fluvial Beach (River beach), which is not on the Rio Guadiana, but on the north bank of the tributary Ribeira de Cadavais. The beach is signposted from the bridge over the inflow.
Fun river ([1]) and Inland Adventures ([2]) offer boat tours and bike tours, among other things.
shop
kitchen
Small snacks (including sandwiches) are available in the restaurants around the central square on Rua 1º de Maio.
nightlife
accommodation
health
It can get very hot here in summer. Those who cannot tolerate the heat should better avoid the place on such days. In any case, you have to have enough water with you.
Practical advice
- Turismo, Rua 1º de Maio. Tel.: 351 281 546 179. Open: May - Sep Tue - Thu 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Fri - Mon 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Oct - Apr Tue - Thu 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Fri - Mon 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., some in summer completely closed.
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literature
Web links
- http://www.cm-alcoutim.pt/ - Alcoutim official website
