The symbol of the city may be found at Rua Bernardino de Sousa. During the 19th century this tower was adorned with an iron crown which holds the bell that rings out the hours and is illuminated on festivals.

Located in what was one the county jail it has a curious decorative structure in wrought iron to support the bell. Castle walls The defensive walls that one ringed Albufeira have been almost totally destroyed by time and the earthquake of 1755, and all that remain are the ruins of the tower. Porta de Sant'Ana (St. Anne's Gate) and a defensive tower of belonging to the North Gate that has been turned into a restaurant.

It is considered the symbol of the city.

Directions
 in the old town