Roman Ruins

The most impressive Roman site in the Algarve. What remains is a 1st-4th century luxury villa (villa rustica) with remarkably intact fish mosaics, thermal baths, and a temple later converted into a Christian church. The fish motifs swimming across the bath floors are simply stunning.

Discovered during Vilamoura's development, this Roman fishing and salting complex sits surprisingly close to modern resorts. The on-site museum displays artifacts found during excavation, including a reconstructed Roman salting tank.

The atmospheric ruins of a Roman fish processing factory overlooking the Atlantic. Garum, the fermented fish sauce that Romans loved, was produced here and exported across the empire. The clifftop setting adds drama to the history.

Scattered remains throughout Lagos' historic center reveal the Roman port city of Lacobriga. The most visible are within the Church of Santa Maria and the fortress walls incorporating Roman stonework.