Portimão Things to Do

The main beach in Portimão is very beautiful... to see from the top of the cliffs. I must confess that it didn't convince me too much, because it is hard to walk to and from the sea - distant and...

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 we had a great day, with a sardine...

Along the side of the Harbour are many small statues like the ones that can be found in Alvor and many other Algarve towns. The bridge in the Background was constructed with the metal left over from...

Guided tour on a quad bike through the Algarve countryside A fun-filled and exhilarating experience, alone or with friends and family, everybody just keeps coming back for more. So go on … No...

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...

This waterpark, about 15 minutes drive east of Portimao is really good fun for everyone! I went here twice and enjoyed it just as much the second time around! Prices are 16.50 euro for adults and...

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...

Praca da Republica is an impressive square in the centre of Portimao. There are a number of water fountains located in and around the square and plenty of benches to sit on and watch the world go...

Protected by the breakwater of Portimão, this beach is perfect for children. Going a little further, after the breakwater there a smaller beach also calm and protected by the cape. Crossing it, the...

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...

I would like to tell you about a driver by the name of Barry we meet on our third day in Portimao. We wish we had met him on the first day. Barry is originally from England but has been in Portugal...

Trip out to Sagres and stare at the ocean from the ancient navigator's school "at the end of the world". Keep your eyes open for the huge cranes nests built on electrical poles along the interior...

Portimão is not only a town, but the background of several beaches, each one of them with its own village or tourist structure. One of the best beaches is Alvor, with a wide sandy coast, and good...

I saw these ruins in an Oporto Metro station coming from the airport in direction to downtown. I had a connexion and could not stay long, but I managed nevertheless to take a few pictures. There was a...