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Tenerife, Spain
  • Resident population: 852,945 Annual visitors: 3,440,000 (est.)
  • Major features: beaches, parks, water sports, golf courses
  • 23,903 TripAdvisor reviews of 658 accommodations, 133 attractions and 783 restaurants
Strongly influenced by the tribal culture of the Guanches (the original inhabitants), Tenerife was conquered by the Spanish 500 years ago.
Best fare found from Minneapolis to Lisbon: $670

Things to Do: Sightseeing

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Old Town, Albufeira
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 25 attractions in Albufeira
Attraction type: Neighborhood
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Palacio Nacional de Mafra, Algarve
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
Attraction type: Resort community; Castle
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Ericeira, Algarve
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Important fact! Ericeira is nowhere near the Algarve. It is to the north of Lisbon, over 4 hours drive from the Algarve and a million miles away in ambience. It is a traditional Portugese town which...

Attraction type: Resort community
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Rua Dr. Francisco Gomes, Faro
Attraction type: Street
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Castle Wall, Albufeira

Very little of the old town castle (Al-buhera) remains; this section of wall is a reminder.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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Clock Tower, Albufeira
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest
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