Cacela Velha
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![Forte de Cacela Velha, Algarve - Portugal
Cacela Velha Fortress.
Cacela Velha and the surrounding towns were a stopover for Greek and Phoenician navigators, and according to some authors it may have once been near the location of Conistorgis, the still-unrecovered capital of the Conii. Roman and Arab occupiers also played a significant role in the expansion of the region.[1]
Archeological excavations conducted from May 7 to July 4, 2007, determined the village was the Medina of Qast’alla Daraj (Ibn Darradj al-Qastalli), an Islamic town dating back to the 10th century, when much of the Iberian peninsula was controlled by the Moors and Berbers who arrived from North Africa. Archeologists determined the area was an agricultural center, and part of the excavation recovered seven corn pits that were used for storing cereals and grain.
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Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Everything was great, might be 3 stars but puts some 5 star hotels to shame
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
AP Cabanas Beach & Nature - Adults Friendly
Beautiful hotel with amazing breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Vila Gale Tavira Resort Hotel
Room was clean. Hotel is good location. Breakfast is good. Hotel decor and breakfast room decor very tired, could use an update. Good value for price.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Pedras d'el Rei
Gardens lovely and location near to Praia do Barril and Tavira excellent
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Golden Club Cabanas
I was pleasantly surprised by everything at the Golden club hotel. I'd been slightly worried by some reviews before we arrived but i can honestly say our stay in August was excellent. It's a great 3 star hotel. All the staff were brilliant, my children went to kids club on our last 2 days and loved ...
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Quinta da Amendoeira
We had a wonderful 5 nights. Our little house could have easily slept 6. It was typically rustic country living and had all the amenities that we needed. We even had a covered parking area for our car to keep it cool. The pool was set in a lovely little garden with loungers and it was our personal ...
Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025
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