Beaches
Sitting at the western end of a sweeping bay, Armação de Pêra’s privileged location allows for surveying stunning dune back beaches as far as the eye can see. It is also one of the last places where fisherman still drag their boat and daily catch onto the beach, this a fabulous traditional sight to behold. The main beach, Praia Grande, is a long expanse sand, next to the main town. To the west are the coves at Senhora da Rocha, a headland that juts out and is home to a medieval fortress and chapel from where the views along the coast are spectacular. Either side of the headland are lovely beaches: Praia Nova to the west and smaller praia da Senhora da Rocha to the east.
Silves
A good day trip location, nearby Silves is inland and about a 20 minute drive from Armação de Pêra. Silves was once the Moorish capital of the Algarve and the town sits proud within a stunning red sand stone castle. Proud of its heritage and importance as a trading town on the banks of the Rio Arade river, there is much to see and visit including a gothic cathedral and pretty old streets with an authentic Portuguese ambience.
Silves stands proud overlooking rolling countryside and is home to a colourful and entertaining annual medieval festival held every August.
