The word Armação refers to a Moorish netting method that the fishermen used to use for their catch of tuna, the main source of income in the Algarve in earlier centuries. There are still fishermen to this day with the colourful local boats lined up on the beach.
Running the length in front of the town lies a long stretch of golden sandy beach between Ponte da Galé and Senhora da Rocha including a backdrop of lime and sandstone cliffs, caves and coves to explore along the coast. There are boat trips available that will take in the sights of this golden coastline including the caves hidden along the shore.
The crystal clarity and calm waters in these parts of the Algarve makes it ideal for snorkelling and very safe for families to enjoy.
The promenade boasts a large number of bars and restaurants to enjoy in the evenings.
Being in a central location, the town is very close to other popular attractions in the area including the towns of Pêra, Silves (visit the castle and medieval festival) and Albufeira (for retail therapy) or Porches. In nearby Guia there is a shopping centre and the Zoomarine park where the whole family can enjoy a dolphin show.
Useful Telephone Numbers for Armação de Pêra
For an emergency situation in Armação de Pêra, the emergency numbers is 112 for Police, Ambulance and Fire from any phone (and it is free).
- GNR (Police): Tel. 282 312 178
- District Hospital Portimão : Tel. 282 450 300
- District Hospital Faro: Tel. 289 803 411
- Bombeiros (Firefighters): Tel. 282 322 666
- Centro de Saúde (Health centre): Tel. 282 312 572
- Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa (Red Cross) in Faro: Tel. 289 899 900
- Pharmacy Edite: Tel. 282 312 224
- Pharmacy Sousa Coelho: Tel. 282 315 617
- Tourist support services Tel: 808 781 212
These were the phone details at the time of writing. Hopefully they haven’t changed.
!! Just remember, if you are calling from a foreign mobile phone in the Algarve, Portugal, you will need to dial 00351 in front of the numbers here.