Portas do Mar
Portas do Mar
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TerSag
Bury St. Edmunds, UK999 contributions
Jan 2020
Called the sea gate, or new gate, it is still a rather old entrance (or exit) from the old town. Sadly, like quite a lot of Faro, it's let down by the amount of graffitti. We passed this on our walk around the walls.
Written January 14, 2020
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malc1005
Kettering, UK5,514 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This is a lovely historical gateway to the old city of Faro, very photogenic, and full of history, well worth a visit, if your in the area.
Written May 26, 2024
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johnhp702
Derby, UK20,625 contributions
Sep 2022
Another entrance into the Fort/old town, not as interesting as some of the others, quick photo and move on.
Written September 30, 2022
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,560 contributions
Apr 2019
The "Muralhas de Faro" ("The Walls of Faro", in English) were commissioned by old local Governors Yahya ibn Bakr and his son, Bakr ibn Yahya, in the 9th century. Later on, around the 7th century, local fishermen opened a new entrance to the inner city through the Walls . This entrance, known as "Portas do Mar" or "Porta Nova" ("Sea Gate" or "New Gate", in English), is still there! Right in front of it, boats to "Ilha Deserta" depart. A beautiful and romantic gate! Enjoy!
Written March 13, 2020
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Pavla2013
Toronto, Canada256 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Faro is a small town all the attractions near each other, this is an entrance into the old town near the sea. Nice for a walk, the only thing I noticed there was a lots of graffiti all over Faro, too bad that people destroy the walls of many historic buildings and landmarks.
Written May 11, 2019
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Taxidevil
Glasgow, UK2,932 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Originally there were only two gates into the city and when this third gate was added by the fishermen it was called the new gate. Not as ornate or photogenic as the Arco da Vila it leads to the jetty where you can catch the ferry to Ilha Deserta
Written May 11, 2019
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thetravellingmanUk
uk9,488 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This was the second gate that we came across during a walk which we took that circled Faro Walls.
Portas do Mar is also known as 'Sea Gate' or 'New Gate' and is simply another entrance to the 'Old Town'.
This one is located at the promenade, and near to the sea.
I quite liked the appearance of this one, and the views both up the peaceful narrow cobbled street, and down looking out to the sea through the narrow arch.
Portas do Mar is also known as 'Sea Gate' or 'New Gate' and is simply another entrance to the 'Old Town'.
This one is located at the promenade, and near to the sea.
I quite liked the appearance of this one, and the views both up the peaceful narrow cobbled street, and down looking out to the sea through the narrow arch.
Written August 30, 2018
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GuppeC
Hulshout, Belgium709 contributions
May 2017 • Family
It's another entrance to the old cit, No more no less, again, as the old centre is not that big, a quick visit can easily be integrated.
Written July 2, 2017
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johnhp702
Derby, UK20,625 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Another entrance leading into the old town, nothing much to see and not as interesting as other gates.
Written May 15, 2017
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Nomadman411978
London, UK3,143 contributions
Apr 2017 • Solo
Portas do Mar is an old entrance from the sea into the old town dating originally from the Moorish period. Next to it is where you can book boat trips through the various kiosks set up there.
Written April 12, 2017
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