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Portugal Golf - Ferragudo
Ferragudo History
Somewhere between 1242 and 1246 the Moors took possession of this then
small-fortified hamlet and placed it under the control of nearby Silves. The
fishing location was later formally declared a town to be severely destroyed by
the earthquake of 1755. It was in this town in 1797 that the notorious bandit
José Joaquim Sousa Reis known as Remexido was born. Commanding a fierce band of
followers his acts are recoded as being a mixture of good and bad legends. Most
of the Algarve and also to the north in the neighbouring Alentejo district
suffered by his band of brigands. He died before a firing squad in Faro in 1838.
Ferragudo Description
The village of Ferragudo is located to the west of Lagoa on the edge of the
river, Rio Arade, opposite the town of Portimão. Romantically said to have once
been the home of local pirates this place has retained much of its Portuguese
flavour, and as yet, it has not been too influenced by tourism. During the
summer on weekend evenings the main square is filled with the sound of music and
laughter as the locals and tourists dance the night away.
Ferragudo Nearby Locations
The nearby village of Estombar has a history dating further back to when the
Moors occupied the Algarve. It was the home of the famous 11th Century Arab poet
“Ibn Ammar”. Many local legends exist and there are reputed to be subterranean
passages from near this town going inland for about 12 Kms. to the ancient
Moorish capital of Silves. Near to Estombar is an area named Sítio de Fontes
that has for centuries been a popular swimming spot due to two freshwater
springs that provide a small lagoon prior to joining the Rio Arade. The
authorities have now created at this attractive area an open space for
performing plays and general picnicking.
To the east of the Ferragudo is the once small fishing village of Carvoeiro that
today is an area of expensive villas, comfortable holiday apartments and golf
courses. To the east is the small and attractive village of Porches that dates
back to the Roman period. Unfortunately, the earthquake of 1755 destroyed its
ancient castle and also the original parish church that is believed to date to
the 16th Century. Also to east is the administrative town of Lagoa.
Ferragudo Information 800 296 296 - Support to Tourists 112 - SOS 282 380
400 - Town Hall 282 352
888 - Fire Brigade 282 352
310 - Police 282 340
370 - Emergency Treatment
Ferragudo Events
Semana Gastronomia Portuguesa - June in Lagoa
Feira de São João - 24th June in Lagoa
FATACIL - August in Lagoa
Festa das Tasquinhas Algarvias - August in Lagoa
Festa da N. Sra da Encarnação (Porches) - September
Festa da N. Sra. da Luz - September in Lagoa
Flea Market - 14th of every month
Town Holiday - 8th September
Ferragudo Beaches
Praia do Algar Seco
Praia da Albandeira
Praia do Benegil
Praia dos Caneiros
Praia do Carvalho
Praia de Carvoeiro
Praia Grande
Praia da Marinha
Praia do Pintadinho
Praia Vale de Centianes
Praia de Vale de Lapa
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