Roman ruins of Milreu
Estói, Portugal
The remains of a Roman villa with fish mosaics and a temple, just below the village of Estói. A quiet first stop a short drive from Faro.
Milreu lies about 900 m west of Estói, some 10 km north of Faro. The complex was a luxurious Roman villa with a winery and olive-oil mills, inhabited from the 1st century AD. Towards the end of the 3rd century it was reorganised around a large columned courtyard (peristyle). Surviving features include the baths with fish mosaics and a temple to a water deity, later converted into a Christian church. The site was abandoned in the 10th century. The marble sculptures are now in the Museu Municipal in Faro.
The site was discovered in 1877 by Estácio da Veiga. A small museum at the entrance shows a model of the temple. There is a car park at the site, and the Faro–Estói bus also stops there. It gets hot on the open site in summer, so the morning is the most pleasant time. Check the opening hours in advance.
- Nearest town
- Estói, Portugal
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 37.0986, -7.9097
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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FAQs
Where is Roman ruins of Milreu?
Roman ruins of Milreu is in Estói, Portugal, at GPS 37.0986, -7.9097. It is about 9 km from Faro.
Can you camp near Roman ruins of Milreu?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is ASA N2, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 32 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Roman ruins of Milreu?
Roman ruins of Milreu is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: The hidden Algarve: villages and the Serra de Monchique.
What is there to see near Roman ruins of Milreu?
Places worth a stop nearby: Quinta de Marim, Ria Formosa (11 km), Praia do Barril anchor cemetery (22 km), Cacela Velha (33 km) and Castro Marim Castle (43 km).
When is the best time to visit Roman ruins of Milreu?
The most pleasant months are usually March–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June–August and December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)