In Vilamoura, there was an important Roman villa which was built between 27 B.
C. and 14 A.
D.
, and was occupied by Romans, Visigoths and Arabs.
Here, a number of different economic activities were carried out, the most important being the manufacture of garum, a fish preserve which was exported across the entire Roman Empire.
There is also a small museum at the archaeological site which exhibits ceramic objects and mosaics.

Additional Information

Address: Av. Cerro da Vila

Postal Code: 8125-403

County: Loulé

Phone: +351 289 312 153 (Cerro da Vila Museum)

Email: cerrodavila@vilamouraworld.com

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Website: http://www.vilamouraworld.com/pt-pt/ruinas-romanas-de-cerro-da-vila