Portimão Travel Guide

 solopes Says:  My first experience in Algarve was camping in a free campground just behind the beach (Oh, those good days with lots of free space in Algarve...). We couldn't support the heat (and the absence of toilets) and alternated, one day there and another in a hostel, leaving the... 

 solopes Says:  Portimão is not only a town, but the background of several beaches, each one of them with its village or tourist structure. One of the best beaches is Alvor, with a wide sandy coast, and good infrastructures, not far from the city. 

 solopes Says:  It's a good idea to take a boat and follow the coast, watching the marvelous caves and natural sculptures made by sea and wind. We made it from Portimão, and had a great day, with a sardine barbecue in a beach only accessible from the sea. We strongly recommend it. But... 

 Balam Says:  This majestic building was constructed on the orders of Diogo Gonçalves who was a nobleman that made his fortune in the Far East and is buried in a Marble tomb inside the church. The Construction work continued from 1660 to 1707 and then the Earthquake of 1755 left the... 

 Balam Says:  Although most of the Older building were destroyed in the Earthquake of 1755, this Historic building was rebuilt after the earthquake retaining an excellent manueline door from the original 14c building. The interior is quite impressive with walls coverd in Azulejos from the... 

 Benoit.D Says:  Guided tour on a quad bike through the Algarve countrysideA fun-filled and exhilarating experience, alone or with friends and family,everybody just keeps coming back for more. So go on …No experience needed! 

 3 Reviews and 286 Opinions  I got an awesome deal (40 euros a night for a four star) for through expedia to stay here in... 

 Balam Says:  Taking up most of one side of the square this large establishment is made up of seperate units and has A Patisserie were cakes and other local sweets can be purchased to take away (said by some to be the best on the Algarve) as well as eat in, a restaurant and large bar... 

 quartinb Says:  being a huge destination summer resort itselt, the town of Portimão has to offer a million, enjoy, party and fun nite. starting late evening people with their suntans glowing, stroll and gatter all along praia da rocha magnificent and full of light path and seek out for a... 

 solopes Says:  The coast near Portimão is beautiful, but the best spots are only reachable from the sea. There are several solutions to rent a boat, but the best are the day trips with a sardine barbecue in a beach. We did it as guests of a local operator and enjoyed the day. 

 cubsur Says:  The cruise dock is about 1/2 mile from the city centre. I don't know if taxis meet the cruise ships (hardly worth it for such a short distance I would have thought) but buses and taxis are readily available in the city centre at the Largo do Dique.It's about 10 miles direct... 

 cubsur Says:  I have the current train timetable on my website at www.algarvebus.info/006.htmThis is in operation "until further notice".Be aware that in all cases it is necessary to change trains at Faro. I have therefore two timetables; one for the trains east of Faro (eg at Tavira) and... 

 kit_mc Says:  Praia do Vau is a an off the beaten track beachcove, you'll drive about 20 minutes west of Portimao, park the car and then trek 10 minutes through a nature reserve. Once there, you'll notice that all the sunbathers are male though... This is basically a gay beach. So nude...