Ferragudo
A white fishing village on the eastern bank of the Arade River estuary, with stone-paved ramps leading up to a hilltop church; riverside restaurants are known for charcoal-grilled sardines.
Ferragudo lies across the Arade River from Portimão and retains the traditional Algarve fishing village character: white houses with blue trim, fishing boats along the river, and fishermen mending their nets. The main church on the hilltop overlooks the estuary, and beside the large beach to the south (Praia Grande) stands the 16th-century Arade Castle, which is privately owned but can be viewed from outside. Admission is free. It is about 30 minutes by car from Lagos, and in summer ferries run to Praia da Rocha.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Praia da Rocha & Fortaleza de Santa Catarina
- Carvoeiro Beach & Algar Seco Boardwalk
- Praia dos Três Irmãos
- Alvor & Ria de Alvor Boardwalk
- Benagil Sea Cave
- Castle of Silves
- Seven Hanging Valleys Trail & Praia da Marinha
- Meia Praia