Castelo de Loulé
The castle was built in the 8th century by the Moors. It is believed that there was an earlier, albeit much smaller defense facility.
Coordinates: 37 ° 08’22.7 “N 8 ° 01’25.9” W
Originally the wall was about 950 meters long. Unfortunately only 4 towers and a broad part of it have been preserved.
Towers and walls can be visited. From there you have a beautiful view over the city and a panoramic view up to the Atlantic Ocean.
Parts of the castle can also be visited, e.g. the yard with reconstructed defensive weapons.
Inside is a museum with finds from different eras.
Roman and Moorish rulers left behind many earthenware pots that were found during excavations in today’s district.
Coins and jewelery are also exhibited and documented.
A kitchen scene is simulated in the museum and gives a clear picture of life and work.
Opening hours: 10 am – 5 pm
Admission: Adults = € 1.62 • Children = free
Pólo Museológico dos Frutos Secos
Coordinates: 37 ° 08’23.4 “N 8 ° 01’33.2” W
The small museum is located in a narrow side street. It is not easy to get a parking space in the immediate vicinity.
Until the 1980s, various fruits were dried here. The trade and export of this commodity brought prosperity to the region.
Amendoas (almonds) were and are a sought-after product, for example, for the production of marzipan. Furthermore, the pods of Alfarrobeira (carob tree) and Figos (figs) were dried here.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Saturday from 9:30 am to 4 pm
Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Admission is free.