Faro topographic maps

Due to an influx of tourism into the Algarve, the resident population of the parish expanded, resulting in the 18 December 1987 elevation of the parish to category of town.

Average elevation: 29 m

Average elevation: 67 m

The geographical distribution of the altitude and relief of the municipality of Portimão generically follow the three types of territory present in the Barlavento: the coastal region, the Barrocal (a region between the coastal region and the mountains) and the mountains up north. Each one with their own…

Average elevation: 67 m

Average elevation: 77 m

Average elevation: 88 m