The parish (freguesia) of São Marcos da Serra covers an area of 154,9 km2 in the council of Silves in the central Algarve. The aging population goes on living a traditional way of life in the unspoilt rural mountains.
The introduction of the railway station to São Marcos da Serra on 1 July 1889 made it more attractive for people to live in this remote village. The train made it easy to transport people and goods from and to the village.
The last couple of decennia lots of people emigrated, especially to countries like France, Luxemburg, Germany, Brasil, America. Also many young people left the village and the countryside to look for work and affordable housing in the cities.
Here is a list of the number of inhabitants through the years:
1864 - 1355 1878 - 1683 1890 - 2018 1900 - 2106 1911 - 2635 1920 - 3107 1930 - 3211 1940 - 3313 | 1950 - 4179 1960 - 3673 1970 - 1689 1981 - 2435 1991 - 1985 2001 - 1535 2011 - 1354 |
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Business directory for the parish of São Marcos da Serra.
João Manuel Martins. Lda import, export, repair and resale of machines and trucks Cruzamento de S. Marcos da Serra, tel.: 282361196 António Domingos insurance agent Zurich / Tranquilidade R. Nova da Ribeira 22, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361727 / 966633114 Algarpandacork Cork production, retail and export R. Nova da Ribeira 22, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361727 / 966633114 www.algarpandacork.com Salão Gente Gira hairdresser R. Dr. Bernardino Ramos 26, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 964048171 Cabeleireiros Mendinhas Local hairdresser Rue da Igreja 10, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361266 Cléripão traditional bread Monte Clérigo, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361158 Serrano Futebol Clube Football club of S. Marcos da Serra Rua do Comércio 4, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361112 Paderia Francisco & Rita, Lda backery R. da Ribeira 5-7, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361252 Confeitaria Guerreiro confectionery R. das Escadinhas, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361171 Paderia Barreirinhas Bread and cakes from the Algarvian Serra Barreirinhas, Azilheira - tel.: 282361667 - 965279550 Algarbambu factory and importer of furniture in bamboo, rattan and teak and garden furniture Estação da C.P., S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361101 Drogaria A Nova drugstore Largo da Fábrica Velha 1, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361514 Drogaria Pacheco drugstore Rua do Comércio 30, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 918110503 / 917544168 Igamac plumber, locksmith, specialist in water pumps Monte Costa, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 917247429 | Mini-Mercado "Nelinha" supermarket - delivers to your home Largo do Salgueiro 15, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361083 / 282361266 Oficina Auto car repair and tire service Victor Guerreiro e Luis Cabrita Cruzamento S. Marcos da Serra - tel: 914353390 Talho e charcutaria traditional Vitorino Manuel G. Palma, butcher Rua do Comércio 12, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361682 / 282361585 Marques & Nascimento, Lda António Nascimento, representative of paints Rua do Cemitério 6, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361228 O Cruzamento Café - Restaurant Cruzamento de S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361504 / 919030344 O Cantinho dos Caçadores Café - Restaurant Cruzamento de S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361269 / 964321596 Os Duartes Café - Restaurant Rua da Igreja 12, S. Marcos da Serra Café Central café Rua do Comércio 42, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361569 Casa de Pasto "Viegas" Café - Restaurant Cruzamento do Boião, S. Marcos da Serra, tel.: 968072561 / 963005389 Pronto a vestir "Tereza" clothing and shoes Rua do Comércio 3, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361023
Regionalarte Production of traditional products, such as medronho and honey B. Montinhos 17-19, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 914527603 Comércio kitchens, wardrobes, tables, chairs and household appliances Leonel Coelho, Monte Costa, S. Marcos da Serra, tel.: 962964090 Sintefex Audio, Inc. Professional Digital Audio Effects Designer and Manufacturer. Vale Formosilho, S. Marcos da Serra - tel.: 282361748 |
