The town of Albufeira was once designated as "Sea Castle" (Castelo do Mar) by the Arabs (Al-Buhera, on the 8th century) because of its height and its amphitheatre form over the ocean. From the Arabian period, Albufeira inherited the narrow small streets, the old castle and the very white houses with arches and small windows to protect from the warm weather. From the old fishermen village… Read more and see photos
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