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| 1577 the hermitage of santa luzia was founded by fishermen. |
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| fisherman in santa luzia |
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| courtesy: the private museum of drom |
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closely related to the sea and fishery in 1842 the fist fishing facility (armacao) originated. after the decline of the tuna fishery santa luzia grew to the present "capital of octopus". in 1984 it was elevated a own council and in 1999 to the status of a small city.
diverse fine restaurants offer dishes with fresh seafood like rice with octopus (arroz con polvo), octopus salad (salada de polvo). |
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| ria formosa |
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| courtesy: natural park ria formosa |
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| the rich flora and fauna of this nature reserve is most impressive to travelers fond to nature life. |
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| ancient tuna fishing facility |
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| courtesy: natural park ria formosa |
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| the ancient tuna fishery equipment is a spectular witness of past times. |
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| olive tree bimilenaria |
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| courtesy: the private museum of drom |
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| ancient olive tree with a diameter of almost 12 meters in pedras d'el rei. |
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