Porches

Porches is a civil parish/freguesia in the municipality of Lagoa in Portugal, about 10 km east of the city of Lagoa. The population in 2011 was 2,011, in an area of 15.64 km2. It was elevated to the status of a town on July 12, 2001.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Praia da Marinha and Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha.

Beach
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or Marinha Beach is one of the most…

Protected area
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The is a medieval…

Beach
is a small beach near Praia da Senhora…

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Armação de Pêra and Alcantarilha.

Town
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is a town and parish in the municipality of Silves.

Town
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is a former civil parish in the municipality of , Portugal. is situated 5 km northeast of Porches.

Porches

Latitude
37.1011° or 37° 6′ 4″ north
Longitude
-8.3947° or 8° 23′ 41″ west
Population
2,250
Elevation
42 metres (138 feet)
Open location code
8C9H4J24+C4
Geo­Names ID
8011994
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Praia de Nossa Senhora da Rocha and Fort of Nossa Senhora da Rocha.

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