famous road
EN125 Coastal Road
The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Almancil
Faro, Portugal · Europe
About Almancil
Almancil works well as a base: 10 minutes from Loulé, 3km from EN125 Coastal Road.
Almancil is in Faro, Portugal, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Loulé, about 6 km away.
Almancil (Portuguese pronunciation: [almɐ̃ˈsil]) is a town and freguesia in the Loulé Municipality, in the affluent Golden Triangle region of the Algarve of southern Portugal. Almancil is known for its three Michelin star restaurants, the most of any town in the Algarve.
The town had a population of 10,677 inhabitantsRead more
in 2011, in an area of 62.30 square kilometres (24.05 mi2).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Almancil?
Within an hour or so of Almancil: EN125 Coastal Road (3 km), Vilamoura Marina (8 km), Faro Cidade Velha (12 km), Praia da Falésia (12 km).
Are there any good drives near Almancil?
The nearest famous roads are EN125 Coastal Road.
Where is Almancil?
Almancil is in Faro, Portugal, about 6 km from Loulé.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,291
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Faro
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 37.0869, -8.0307
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Worth the detour from Almancil
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Vilamoura Marina
The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.
8 km · about 15 min drive
landmark
Faro Cidade Velha
Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.
12 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Praia da Falésia
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
12 km · about 25 min drive
national park
Ria Formosa Natural Park
A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.
18 km · about 20 min drive
waterfall
Alte
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
21 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Praia da Marinha
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Tavira
Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Almancil
- Right hereEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
- 56 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
Driving in Portugal
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€9.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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