Favorite thing: A river separating two countries, two cultures, two cities, but everything seeming so close, so linked, that I had this funny experience: there was a popular festivity in Alcoutim, but the sound of the music came from across the river. The same festivity? The same saint? Just a coincidence?
Updated Nov 24, 2011
Favorite thing: Check the weblink to download a walkable city tour in Alcoutim. It is a pdf-document in English of the Municipality of Alcoutim.
-> direct download
Here the complete list of guides on the webpage of the Camara Municipal.
Written Jul 14, 2009
Favorite thing: I put this under general tips as the river beach is not really a must, but a very nice place to cool down in summer. It has a bar, showers, toilets etc. Last year they obtained a Blue Flag, which indicates that the water is safe for swimming.
The beach is on the banks of the river Cadavais. There are signposts to the praia in the centre of the town.
Updated Jan 8, 2005
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I put this under general tips as the river beach is not really a must, but a very nice place to cool down in summer. It has a bar, showers, toilets etc. Last...
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Alcoutim - Menhirs, castle and river

Well, I have to confess that I came to Alcoutim more or less by curiousity, not by wanting to see something special. On my way it happend that I saw a street sign pointing to a menhir. Already before...
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After several decades passing nearby, I decided, this time, to make the detour needed to visit Alcoutim. Good idea! It's a nice small city, proud of his history and traditions, and with a good look......
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