Alvor, one of the smaller coastal towns in the Algarve, in recent years has turned into a thriving resort town. Not far from the center, along the coast, sandy beaches stretches. On the narrow streets of the village there are many cafes and restaurants that offer seafood taste wine, which is famous for Portugal.

Earlier Alvor was a Roman port. Later he took over the Muslims, and the village was renamed the Al-Bur. In the thirteenth century, the city settled the Christians, but the prosperity of the town came to a later time. The strongest earthquake in Lisbon in 1755 destroyed Alvor. Alvor long time recovering. Moorish castle was completely demolished, since its stones were used to rebuild houses.

One of the most striking sights of Alvor, the Church of Divino Salvador, was built in the XVI century. The building was built in the Manueline style with Baroque elements. In the XVIII century it was carried out restoration work. Inside the church is three naves, supported by original columns. The altar inside the church - carved wood with gold leaf, mounted on it the image of Jesus Christ. It draws attention to the picture of one of the most famous artists of the Algarve, Joaquim Jose Ruskin, which depicts Jesus Christ. Also, there is a statue of Christ in full size. Decorative panels of the XVIII century made of ceramic tile, and it depicts scenes from the religious life, as well as images of saints. The main entrance is in the form of a semicircular arch replete with decorative ornaments, many of which are made in the Renaissance style. The side door is made in the traditional Manueline style.