Museu Municipal de Arqueologia

Albufeira


Excavated from the municipality and its surrounds (such as the castle in the village of Paderne), pieces dating from the prehistoric era to the 16th century are showcased at this small museum. Highlights include a beautifully complete Neolithic vase from 5000 BC and a Roman mosaic from Retorta. The upper floor hosts temporary exhibitions.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Albufeira attractions

1. Museu de Arte Sacra

0.1 MILES

This tiny museum is housed in the beautifully restored 18th-century Chapel of San Sebastian and exhibits sacred art from surrounding churches that…

2. Praia da Galé

3.71 MILES

Beginning 9km west of Albufeira, Praia da Galé is long (5km), sandy and less crowded than many other beaches in the area.

3. Praia da Falésia

5.15 MILES

One of the Algarve's most impressive beaches is this 6km-long strip of sand backed by stunning cliffs in several shades of ochre. Starting 8.5km east of…

4. Fiesa

5.24 MILES

Fiesa is the world's biggest sand-sculpture contest. Artists are given 45,000 tonnes of sand to sculpt, and their truly amazing creations (up to 12m high…

5. Praia da Marinha

8.88 MILES

One of a few nearby beaches with karst rock stacks, Praia da Marinha is among the most beautiful. It's 7.5km east of Carvoeiro; the nicest way to reach it…

6. Benagil Caves

9.47 MILES

One of the Algarve's – and Portugal's – most emblematic sights, this huge natural seaside cave has a hole in its ceiling through which streaming sunlit…

8. Fábrica de Brinquedos

11.14 MILES

The hamlet of Torre's school fell into disuse when there weren't enough children. There wasn't much work around, either, so three local women decided to…

  • placement: superzone
  • path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
  • possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [1, 1],
  • targeting:
    {
      "url": "portugal/albufeira/attractions/museu-municipal-de-arqueologia/a/poi-sig/1118007/1004178",
      "destination": "Albufeira",
      "continent": "Europe",
      "country": "Portugal",
      "city": "Albufeira",
      "position": "superzone"
    }