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Praia da Falésia
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Boliqueime
Faro, Portugal · Europe
About Boliqueime
Boliqueime works well as a base: 10 minutes from Olhos de Água, 15km from EN125 Coastal Road.
Boliqueime is in Faro, Portugal, with about 4,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Olhos de Água, about 6 km away.
Boliqueime (European Portuguese pronunciation: [buliˈkɐjmɨ]) is a Portuguese village and freguesia ("civil parish"), located in the municipality of Loulé, in the region of Algarve. The population in 2011 was 4,973, in an area of 46.21 km². The urbanized core of the village is about 50 m to 95 m above sea level.Read more
Located in central Algarve, 27 km from Faro International Airport it is a well preserved small village less than 20 minutes away from both the inland city of Loulé, the seat of the municipality, and the coastal settlements of Vilamoura, a famed resort with marina, and Albufeira, a city by the sea with some of the most popular beaches in the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Boliqueime?
Within an hour or so of Boliqueime: Praia da Falésia (6 km), Vilamoura Marina (8 km), Alte (12 km), EN125 Coastal Road (15 km).
Are there any good drives near Boliqueime?
The nearest famous roads are EN125 Coastal Road.
Where is Boliqueime?
Boliqueime is in Faro, Portugal, about 6 km from Olhos de Água.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,470
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Faro
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 37.1372, -8.1582
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Worth the detour from Boliqueime
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
waterfall
Alte
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
12 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
EN125 Coastal Road
The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
15 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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Benagil Sea Cave
A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Faro Cidade Velha
Walled medieval old town with cobbled lanes, a cathedral and a bone chapel, gateway to the Ria Formosa.
24 km · about 30 min drive
castle
Silves Castle
Portugal's best-preserved Moorish castle, with red sandstone ramparts overlooking the old Algarve capital.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Boliqueime
- Right hereEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
- 43 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
- 75 kmCabo de São VicenteThe southwesternmost cape of mainland Europe, with a working lighthouse on 75m cliffs at the end of the N268.
- 78 kmCabo SardãoWild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.
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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