Paderne is a rural parish of Albufeira, with 3 498 inhabitants across 53 km², in the barrocal hills north of the coast.
Monuments in Paderne
Castelo de Paderne: ruins of a small fortification of Islamic origin, first recorded in the 12th century, on a hill above the Ribeira de Quarteira. It was part of the defensive network of the region and is a stop on walking trails.
Ponte Medieval: bridge over the Ribeira de Quarteira near the castle, rebuilt in the 18th century.
Igreja Matriz de Paderne: 16th-century church dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Esperança, with Manueline and Renaissance features and Baroque altarpieces.
