Foam flakes on white sands

From dawn to the moment when the sunset offers one of the most dazzling spectacles of nature, the beaches of the municipality of Loulé stand out for their incomparable beauty and diversity of environments. In an extension of about 13.5 km of coastline, the natural charms of the famous beaches of Loulé, together with the quality and diversity of the available services, attract thousands of tourists from all over the world to the county throughout the year.

Landscapes in a natural paradise

The environmental wealth of the municipality of Loulé is divided into 3 important protected areas. More than scenic landscapes of incomparable beauty, they constitute a valuable archaeological and natural heritage. At the Rocha da Pena Classified Site, ascending to its highest point, you can see the coastline, lose your gaze in the immense vegetation and enjoy the flight of the elegant Boneli eagles. The Ria Formosa Natural Park, a lagoon cordon brings together a great diversity of ecosystems in an extension of 60 kilometers along the Algarve coast.

Heritage, testimonies of a long history

In 1249, with the development of the ancient medieval city ‘Al-Ulya’ (Loulé), the current historic city was born, where the past can be revisited through narrow alleys that lead to monuments such as the Alcaidaria do Castelo, the Archaeological Museum and the Main Church. The rich historical heritage of the county includes important testimonies such as the Museum and Archaeological Station of Cerro da Vila (Vilamoura) and the ruins of the Castle of Salir, a parish where you can visit archaeological excavations and the Igreja Matriz de S. Sebastião (century. XVI).

The green of the coast

Renowned for its famous developments such as Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago, Vale do Lobo and Vila Sol, the municipality of Loulé is also the true capital of golf in this important holiday destination in Europe, bringing together several of the most renowned courses in the world. The quality of the layouts and the environmental surroundings are part of the 13 golf courses that decorate the municipality coastline in a deep green.

Artisans, our treasure

With the wisdom of those who preserve the past in their hands, the artisans of Loulé daily recreate small pieces of the city's history, bringing into the daily habits of the many people who inhabited the region. In coastal parishes, family potteries mold cheerful clay objects that continue to be part of daily use, and also serve as attractive decorative pieces. In the interior villages, ancient techniques are preserved intact, including wooden looms, to produce items such as the typical patchwork quilts, which are part of the handicraft traditions still very much alive in the county.

Food, from sea and land

As varied as the landscape, the cuisine has a multiplicity of intense flavors and fresh palates, influenced by the nature of the products coming from the land and the sea. On the coast, grilled fresh fish, fish stew, octopus rice and cataplana are the delights of food lovers. In the 'barrocal' and in the mountains, the chicken with cherry, the fried pork, the sausages, the wild boar in the oven. Before a delicious meal, try an irresistible fresh cheese with honey. And finish with an almond or chila cake, accompanied by liqueurs of various flavors or spirit distilled from arbutus or fig.

Fun until dawn

Along the entire coastline, the options are multiplied for those who choose the largest municipality in the Algarve to share moments of relaxation and allow themselves to be captivated by permanent joy. In informal spaces or in more refined environments, enjoy a delicious meal, surprise yourself with exotic drinks, dance to the sound of fashionable melodies and experience true happiness.

Source - Loulé Town Hall