Armação de Pera is mainly composed of blocks of holiday apartments of which present bars and restaurants on the ground floor. In the three summer months the town overflows with tourists but outside the main season it it offers a wonderful peaceful holiday location. The nearby rural village of Pera remains as a reminder of the un-spoilt typical sleepy Algarve that is sought after. Armacao has one of the best beaches in the Algarve and is a popular location for tourists.