Pêra
in Silves of Faro, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
  • Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon (Unesco heritage, 111 mi)
  • Cultural Landscape of Sintra (Unesco heritage, 115 mi)
  • Marina de Vilamoura (marina, (13 mi)
  • Marina de Lagos (marina, (18 mi)
  • Zoomarine (zoo, (1 mi)
  • Miradouro da falésia (observation point, (9 mi)
  • Miradouro do Pau da Bandeira (observation point, (6 mi)
  • Miradouro Rossio (observation point, (5 mi)
  • Miradouro Coronel Águas (observation point, (5 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.123 and -8.341 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 7' 22" and W -8° 20' 28"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 04:11 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:34 am and 8:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-35.417 and 173.267 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Mitimiti
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Portugal in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Portugal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Portugal. Last Update: 2024-05-04 08:22:41

Explore Pêra

Pêra in Silves (Faro) is located in Portugal about 118 mi (or 190 km) south of Lisbon, the country's capital.

Local time in Pêra is now 04:11 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Pêra, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Portimao Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 22 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Portugal is Monastery of the Hieronymites and Tower of Belém in Lisbon in a distance of 111 mi (or 179 km), North. We found 7 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lagoa, Silves, Monchique, Loule and Faro. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 20°C / 69 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 67 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1019 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 1% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

21°C (69 °F)
16°C (60 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Vidamar Resort Hotel Algarve - Dining Around Half-Board

Address
2,4 mi
Herdade dos Salgados
8200-424 Albufeira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa

Address
2,7 mi
Rua Anneliese Pohl
8400 - 4 Porches
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vilalara Thalassa Resort

Address
2,6 mi
Praia Das Gaivotas
8400-450 Armacao de Pera
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Restaurant & Spa Vila Joya Home

Address
3,3 mi
Praia da Gale
8201-901 Albufeira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Amendoeira Golf Resort

Address
1,9 mi
Morgado da Lameira
8365-302 Alcantarilha
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 0:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 0:00


Be Live Family Palmeiras Village

Address
2,9 mi
Quinta das Palmeiras bloco E3-IV
8400-450 Porches
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Vila Galé Praia

Address
3,2 mi
Apartado 2204
8201-917 Albufeira
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Pestana Viking Beach Resort

Address
2,9 mi
Praia Senhora da Rocha 1 Porches
8400-450 Porches
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Holiday Inn ALGARVE - ARMACAO DE PERA

Address
2,0 mi
Avenida Marginal,Armacao de Pera
8365 101 Algarve
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Vila Galé Náutico

Address
2,1 mi
Vale do Olival
8365-158 Armacao de Pera
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Armação de Pêra

Armação de Pêra is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Silves. The village used to be called Pêra de Baixo or Lower Pêra to distinguish it from the present Pêra, which was then named Pêra de Cima or Upper Pêra. The village of Armação de Pêra is, today, a popular tourist center with fine beaches, hotels, cafés and restaurants. The village is on a broad bay that stretches from Pont da Galé to Senhora da Rocha.

Located at 37.1, -8.36667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Portugal, Villages in the Algarve, Freguesia of the Algarve, Seaside resorts in Portugal

Pêra (Silves)

Pêra is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Silves. The village is 12.5 kilometres south east of Silves and is 261 kilometres south south east of Lisbon. The village used to be called Pêra de Cima or Upper Pêra to distinguish it from the present Armação de Pêra, which was then named Pêra de Baixo (Lower Pêra).

Located at 37.123, -8.339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Silves, Villages in Portugal, Villages in the Algarve, Freguesia of the Algarve

Guia (Albufeira)

Guia is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Albufeira. It has a population of 3,630 (as of 2001) and an area of 18.45 km². It is approximately 5 km from the coast. The nearest beaches are Laurenco and Gale. It is famous for its numerous chicken piri-piri restaurants, and is known locally as "The Capital of Chicken". The very first chicken piri-piri was supposedly grilled here in 1974 by José Carlos Ramires whose eponymous restaurant is still open today.

Located at 37.126, -8.301 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Albufeira

International Sand Sculpture Festival

Described as the largest sand sculpture event in the world, the International Sand Sculpture Festival or Festival Internacional de Escultura em Areia (FIESA) has been held in Pêra, Algarve, Portugal annually since 2003. The site at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:37.1289|N|8.3310|W|region:PT|||| |primary |name= }} occupies 15,000 square metres . Each year about 60 artists use 35000 tons of sand to create 50 works of art.

Located at 37.1289, -8.331 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Arts in Portugal, Art festivals, Sculpture techniques, Outdoor sculptures, Visitor attractions in Portugal, 2003 establishments in Portugal

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Pêra.

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Galé, Galé (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Pêra