It’s one of the oldest towns on the coast of Algarve. At the times of Phoenicians and ancient Greeks Portimao has already been known as a trading port. Later it became a pirate base on which pirates stored their contraband. In the late 19th century the town was known as a major fishing center. Here were built several canning factories, which provided the majority of revenue to the town’s treasury. The factories and plants operated up to 80s of the 20th century. After this the recession hit the town and Portimao completely changed its orientation and became a famous and popular resort.
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The Portimão Museum housed in a restored former cannery building was opened in 2008. A significant part of its exposition is devoted to the history of the foundation of the city, its industrial past, as well as cultural traditions. Some of the exhibits are devoted to the region's unique nature, and another interesting feature of the museum is its modern cinema. Every day, it shows documentaries about interesting historical events and exploring nature.
One of the most beautiful architectural monuments of the city is Jesuit College Church. This magnificent religious landmark was built at the turn of the 17th-18th centuries by order of the nobleman Diego Gonçalves. Since its foundation, the church has remained the largest in the Algarve. The old church is attractive both for its unique architectural appearance and rich interior decoration. It has preserved several beautiful old sculptures and elements of decoration made of precious metals.
Globally popular Portimao resort is noted for assortment of restaurants of different standards. The most popular restaurants are located in Alvor district; however other resort’s … Open
A curious tourist attraction is the old Núcleo Etnográfico railway station building, which has been converted into a museum. It displays a quite interesting exposition dedicated to rural areas of past centuries. The museum's exhibits include traditional costumes of local people, household items, and land cultivation equipment.
Portimao is central point of one of the most original celebration – Sardine Festival, which is the most favorite for local habitants. For the last number of years this cheerful national … Open