Iberia
Portugal
Faro District

Canal da Retorta

Canal da Retorta is a tidal creek in , . Canal da Retorta is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Cabo de Santa Maria Lighthouse.

Lighthouse
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is situated 3 km southeast of Canal da Retorta.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Olhão and Faro.

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is a fishing port in the . is a major port and the largest fishing port in the Algarve. It is full of character with Moorish-style houses, an influence from the commercial links with Africa.

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is a city in the region of that is a popular sun destination in the summer, and a base for exploring the surrounding area.

Village
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is a parish in the municipality of . The population in 2011 was 3,601, in an area of 19.79 km². is situated 6 km north of Canal da Retorta.

Canal da Retorta

Latitude
37.00015° or 37° 0′ 1″ north
Longitude
-7.87854° or 7° 52′ 43″ west
Elevation
10 metres (33 feet)
Open location code
8C9J242C+3H
Geo­Names ID
2263928
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Ilha do Farol and Ilha da Culatra.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ilhéu dos Gemidos and Ilhote da Cruz.

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