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The Cova dos Mouros Mining Park is the highlight of the visit — copper mines with 4500 years of history. Reserve at least 2 hours for the complete itinerary. The access road from Martim Longo is scenic and worth it on its own.
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Alamo
A small rural village with remarkable archaeological heritage: the Roman Dam of Alamo, a straight wall about 3 meters high with buttresses, currently preserving a section of approximately 40 meters with 6 buttresses. About 100 meters downstream, archaeologist Estacio da Veiga excavated graves, a settlement, and a possible Roman temple. One of those small stops along the route that reveal a Roman and unknown Algarve, in the least densely populated municipality in Portugal.
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Alcoutim
One of the most charming and least talked about villages in the Algarve interior, Alcoutim peacefully rests on the Portuguese bank of the Guadiana, facing the Spanish Sanlucar. The medieval castle, quiet streets, and river beach create a poetic and welcoming atmosphere reminiscent of the end of the world. It is the lesser-known and more authentic Algarve, where the river dictates the rhythm of life.
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Alcoutim Castle
Border castle with a privileged view over the Guadiana and neighboring Spain, a testament to centuries of history on the Portuguese-Spanish border. Its preserved walls offer an impressive panorama of the Guadiana valley and the surrounding mountainous landscape. Inside, the museum core tells the story of the region from prehistory to the period of river smuggling.
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Guerreiros do Rio
A small riverside nucleus asleep on the bank of the Guadiana, Guerreiros do Rio is an almost abandoned village that has gained new life with the fascinating River Museum. The few whitewashed houses, deserted streets, and proximity to the river create an atmosphere of serenity and discovery. It is one of the most remote and unexpected places in the Algarve.
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