Lavajo

Lavajo is a residential area in Faro District, Portugal. Lavajo is situated nearby to Sapa de Venta Moinhos, as well as near the river Esteiro da Lezíria.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort São Sebastião and Câmara Municipal de Castro Marim.

Fort São Sebastião

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The Fort São Sebastião of Castro Marim is located in the village, parish and municipality of Castro Marim, in the District of Faro, in Portugal. The fort is located to the south of Monte do Castelo, in Serra do Cabeço, where there was originally a hermitage under the invocation of Saint Sebastian, demolished during the fortification works. Fort São Sebastião is situated 2 km east of Lavajo.

Câmara Municipal de Castro Marim

Town hall

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Câmara Municipal de Castro Marim is a town hall, which is situated 2 km east of Lavajo.

Chapel of St. Anthony (Castro Marim)

Church

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Chapel of St. Anthony (Castro Marim) is a church, which is situated 2½ km east of Lavajo.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Castro Marim and Monte Gordo.

Castro Marim

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Castro Marim is a town in the Algarve with a medieval castle, a popular medieval festival in the last week of August, and local festivals in September.

Monte Gordo

Town

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Monte Gordo is a town and a freguesia of the municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, in the southeastern corner of Algarve, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,308, in an area of 4.22 km2. Monte Gordo is situated 4½ km south of Lavajo.