A Alma e a Gente - V #32 - Mértola, Saudade Islâmica - 26 Ago 2007
A Alma e a Gente - VI #43 - Mértola, Moura Encantada - 02 Nov 2008
Horizontes da Memória, Mertola, Vila Museu, 1999
A Alma e a Gente - V #29 - Silves, Capital Mutilada - 05 Ago 2007
Horizontes da Memória - Silves Serve de Exemplo - 1997
A Alma e a Gente - II #10 - Memórias de El-Rei D.Sancho (Silves) - 05 Mar 2004
Horizontes da Memória - Um Algarve Diferente (Faro)
A Alma e a Gente - I #10 - Afonso III, O Mal Lembrado (Faro) - 26 Abr 2003
A Alma e a Gente - IV #1 - Passado e Futuro do Algarve - 22 Jan 2006
A Alma e a Gente - V #32 - Mértola, Saudade Islâmica - 26 Ago 2007
A Alma e a Gente - VI #43 - Mértola, Moura Encantada - 02 Nov 2008
Horizontes da Memória, Mertola, Vila Museu, 1999
A Alma e a Gente - V #29 - Silves, Capital Mutilada - 05 Ago 2007
Horizontes da Memória - Silves Serve de Exemplo
A Alma e a Gente - II #10 - Memórias de El-Rei D.Sancho (Silves) - 05 Mar 2004
Horizontes da Memória - Um Algarve Diferente (Faro)
A Alma e a Gente - I #10 - Afonso III, O Mal Lembrado (Faro) - 26 Abr 2003
A Alma e a Gente - IV #1 - Passado e Futuro do Algarve - 22 Jan 2006
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The greatest attraction is the unspoiled medieval atmosphere in its steep and narrow lanes with immaculately whitewashed houses, leading to a magnificent 13th century castle rising from the rock. It contains a huge water cistern and nearby is a 13th century church with a small but interesting museum of archeological finds and local artifacts. 
Most rewarding of all is climbing onto the walls, battlements and towers for the impressive views, and staying for the stunning sunset and evening peace of the village. 
where the parish church stands along with an unusual 18th century pillory topped by a sphere of the universe. The church interior contains gilded altars and painted pillars. 
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Not much remains from those times, and today it's a sleepy little place with an imposing castle standing above the surrounding orange and almond groves. 
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is the best place to start a visit. It was an execution ground during the Inquisition, but is now filled with shops and cafes, and surrounded by attractive townhouses with wrought-iron balconies. A fountain erected in 1571 in front of the Renaissance Santo Antão Church dominates one end of this spacious square. 
built in 1186 (and where the flags of Vasco da Gama's ships were blessed before his voyage to India), are seen from here. It is a blend of Romanesque and Gothic, and on the portal are 14th century sculpted Apostles. The Gothic interior has one of the longest naves found in any cathedral in the country, measuring 70m(230ft), and has a large Renaissance organ, thought to be the oldest in Europe. The Gothic cloister with statues of the Evangelists and the Sacred Art Museum are worth seeing. Its most precious item is a 13th century ivory Virgin whose body opens out to reveal intricately carved scenes of her life in nine episodes. Visitors can also climb up to the roof for a view over the town. 
founded in 1559. It has elegant Renaissance marble cloisters and the classroom entrances are decorated with tile panels representing each of the subjects taught. 
a picturesque place to rest. It is surrounded by Moorish architecture and has an interesting spherical Renaissance fountain dating from 1556. 
the one that should not be missed is the Church of São Francisco. 
It is a Manueline-Gothic structure completed around 1510, and legend has it that Portuguese navigator Gil Vicente is buried in it. Not buried, but on display, are the bones and skulls of some 5000 people covering the walls and columns of the church's Chapel of Bones. The creepiest sight is what looks like the desiccated corpse of a child, hanging off to the right of the entrance, where a sign reads "Nós ossos que aqui estamos, pelos vossos esperamos," meaning "We bones that are here, await yours." 
it was where Vasco da Gama received his commission to command the fleet that would discover the sea route to India. 
They have their origins in a culture that flourished in the Iberian Peninsula before spreading north as far as Brittany and Denmark. 
