Folga
Folga is a locality in Marmelete, Monchique, Faro District. Folga is situated nearby to the locality Vale da Horta, as well as near the hamlet Montes de Cima.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Algarve International Circuit.
Algarve International Circuit
Sports venue
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The Algarve International Circuit, also known as the Portimão Circuit, is a 4.653 km race circuit located in Portimão, Algarve region, Portugal. The development includes a karting track, off-road track, technology park, five-star hotel, sports complex and apartments.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Caldas de Monchique and Mexilhoeira Grande.
Caldas de Monchique
Hamlet
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Caldas de Monchique is a spa town in the Monchique Mountains in the Algarve region of Portugal. It has been famous since Roman times for its waters, which supposedly have healing properties. Caldas de Monchique is situated 9 km northeast of Folga.
Mexilhoeira Grande
Town
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Mexilhoeira Grande is a civil parish in the municipality of Portimão in the southern Portuguese region of the Algarve. The population in 2011 was 4,029, in an area of 91.15 km². Mexilhoeira Grande is situated 10 km south of Folga.
Folga
- Type: Locality
- Location: Marmelete, Monchique, Faro District, Algarve, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
37.24243° or 37° 14′ 33″ northLongitude
-8.64144° or 8° 38′ 29″ westElevation
109 metres (358 feet)Open location code
8C9H69R5+XCGeoNames ID
2268157
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