Trip to Estoi
One of the
many opportunities about doing EVS in Olhao is to be able to explore the
beautiful surroundings (nature, cities…).
One sunny
Sunday morning we decided to bike and discover a nearby town called Estoi.
Estoi is a former civil parish in the municipality of
Faro, in the Algarve, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Conceição
e Estoi. The parish,
which includes an area of approximately 46.55 square kilometres , had a population of 3,538
at the 2001 census. The name of the parish, which was formerly spelled
"Estói", was changed in 2004.
The Palace of Estoi is a rococo building renowned for its
gardens and azulejos. The palace was built in the late 19th century and is the
finest example of this kind of architecture in the district of Faro
We wondered
around its streets and visited the Cathedral.
In the middle of our journey there, we found the old Estoi’s palace which it has been renovated into a Hotel.
We were
able to visit the inside…
… and its
garden.
Afterwards,
we walked around the old town…
… and we
enjoyed the quiet and relaxed atmosphere.
But
we couldn’t leave without taking a few selfies!
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