famous road
EN125 Coastal Road
The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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São Brás de Alportel
Faro, Portugal · Europe
About São Brás de Alportel
São Brás de Alportel works well as a base: 10 minutes from Estói, 12km from EN125 Coastal Road.
São Brás de Alportel is in Faro, Portugal, with about 11,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Estói, about 6 km away.
São Brás de Alportel (pronounced [sɐ̃w ˈbɾaʒ ð(i) alpuɾˈtɛl] ) is a town and municipality in the District of Faro, Algarve region, in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 10,662, in an area of 153.37 km2. The present Mayor is Vítor Guerreiro, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is June 1.
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Alportel is a member of Cittaslow.
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What is there to see near São Brás de Alportel?
Within an hour or so of São Brás de Alportel: EN125 Coastal Road (12 km), Ria Formosa Natural Park (15 km), Faro Cidade Velha (16 km), Tavira (21 km).
Are there any good drives near São Brás de Alportel?
The nearest famous roads are EN125 Coastal Road.
Where is São Brás de Alportel?
São Brás de Alportel is in Faro, Portugal, about 6 km from Estói.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 11,153
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Faro
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 37.1531, -7.8875
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Worth the detour from São Brás de Alportel
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Ria Formosa Natural Park
A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.
15 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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Tavira
Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.
21 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Vilamoura Marina
The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.
22 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Praia da Falésia
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
26 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
Alte
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
27 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Praia da Marinha
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near São Brás de Alportel
- Right hereEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
- 65 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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