Armação de Pera History
Not very long ago this town was once nothing more than a collection of small shacks where the local residents from the nearby town of Pera used to maintain their fishing boats. It is quite probable that the name “Armação” is a link with the distant past of the great Tuna fishing industry that existed along the Algarve from the 15th century and before. This later fell under the protection of a small 18th century fort that still remains in part to this day.

Armação de Pera Description
Nowadays, the town is mainly composed of blocks of holiday apartments with many bars and restaurants on the ground floor. In the three summer months the town overflows with tourists but outside the top of the season it offers a wonderful peaceful holiday location. Meanwhile, the nearby rural village of Pera is now a reminder of the slightly unspoilt typical sleepy Algarve. Armação de Pera boasts one of the finest longest sandy beaches in the western Algarve and is a popular location for tourists. On the beach close to the eastern side of the town are a number of fish restaurants that pride themselves on their fresh fish. Happily, the major area behind this beach is a protected zone against which development of any kind is supposed not to occur. The actual spread of building from Armação de Pera has been mainly to the west with the creation of many holiday apartment complexes above the charming beaches of Senhora da Rocha.

Armação de Pera Nearby Locations
Places near to Armação de Pera are the market towns of Algoz, Alcantarilha, Porches and the inland historic and attractive City of Silves with its magnificent walls and castle.

Armação de Pera Weather Forecast

Armação de Pera Photos
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Useful Armação de Pera Telephone Numbers
Town Hall (Silves) - 282 442 325
Fire Brigade - 282 322 666
Police (Silves) - 282 442 414
Emergency Treatment - 282 312 572
Ambulance - 282 322 666
Tourist Office - 282 312 145

Useful Armação de Pera Facts
Town Holidays - 3rd September
Postal Code - 8365

Algarve Towns
Albufeira · Almancil · Alvor · Carvoeiro · Faro · Lagoa · Lagos · Monchique · Olhão · Portimão · Quarteira · Sagres · Silves · Tavira · Vilamoura · Vila Real de Santo António