The Top 7 Museums in the Algarve
Immerse in the Algarve‘s culture and history by visiting one of its many museums, full of artifacts and documents that trace back through multiple centuries (and in some cases, millennia). These spots follow the changes that occurred over time, from battles and conquests to the artistic and architectural revolutions, to socioeconomics. While visiting this beautiful part of Portugal, why not learn as much as you can?
Museu Regional Do Algarve
Museum
Tuesday to Friday: 10 AM to 6 PM;Saturday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
Museu Municipal de Faro
Museum
(Winter) Tuesday to Friday: 10 AM to 6:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(Summer) Tuesday to Friday: 10 AM to 7:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Museu de Portimão
Museum
Tuesday: 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM; Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
(August) Tuesday: 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM; Wednesday to Sunday: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Castelo de Loulé
This 13th-century castle is home to an archeological museum that shows off relics from the Bronze Age and Roman occupation. It’s a small castle compared to others in the region, but still worth a visit for a small entry fee of €1.
Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 5:30 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
R. Dom Paio Peres Correia 17, 8100-564 Loulé, Portugal, +351 289 400 642
Museu Marítimo Almirante Ramalho Ortigão
Situated near the docks in Faro, the Maritime Museum is another perfectly located spot dedicated to highlighting the influences of fishing and the maritime industry in the lives of the people in the Algarve, as well as in Portugal. The pieces and artifacts on display have been collected by members of the Portuguese Navy and other governmental branches, filling up three rooms.
Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Rua Comunidade Lusíada, Faro, Portugal, + 351 289 894 990
Cerro da Vila
Museum, Ruins
During the week: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Portuguese Discoveries Wax Museum
Museum
During the week: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM