Algarve Guide Book Portugal

Alcoutim Alcoutim view over the river

This has to be the favourite Algarve drving trip for all the team here at Algarve Guidebook. The views over the Guadiana River to neighbouring Spain are simply stunning and there are plenty of smaller towns to drop in on the way including the river museum at Guerreiros do Rio and also a local cheesemaker at the mouth of the Odeleite river.

Alcoutim Castle

Alcoutim was conquered by the Moslems in 1240 and Alcoutim Castle was built in the 14th century. In the town there is some great architecture and several churches to visit. There is Alcoutim Dam nearby and a river beach next to Alcoutim Reservoir.

Nearby is the Cova dos Mouros Mine Park which shows how copper mining took place as far back as 2500BC.

Getting There Alcoutim Church

Take the final exit of the motorway (IP1) before you cross the bridge into Spain and take the 122 North.

Alcoutim Market - Pereiro: In front of the parish church 4th Sunday every month, Vaqueiros: Exit to Bentos 2nd Thursday every month

Places to eat

â‚¬ O Soeiro - Rua do MunicÃpio, 4 - 8970 Alcoutim (closed Sunday)

â‚¬â‚¬ O Guerreiro - Guerreiros do Rio - 8970-025 Alcoutim (closed Tuesday)

â‚¬â‚¬â‚¬ Vaqueiros -Rua Dr. JoÃ£o Dias, 2 - 8970-374 Alcoutim (open every day)

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