About the house
Casa dos Arcos is part of the history of the noble Mendonça Corte-Real family, which was the main owner of agricultural land and held the main positions in the region.
The earthquake of November 1, 1755 almost completely destroyed the houses within the walls of Albufeira Castle. For this reason, Judge José de Mendonça, in the second half of the 18th century, had his palace built on his property outside the walls and further away from the coast.
The earthquake of November 1, 1755 almost completely destroyed the houses within the walls of Albufeira Castle. For this reason, Judge José de Mendonça, in the second half of the 18th century, had his palace built on his property outside the walls and further away from the coast.