Portimão City Centre Travel Guide

Portimão

Portimao featuring food
Portimão City Centre
Portimão City Centre
Portimão City Centre
Photo by Maria Cecilia Bresolin Araujo
Photo by Maria Cecilia Bresolin Araujo

Popular places to visit

Rocha Beach featuring a city, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Rocha Beach

Backed by golden-red cliffs and met by the white-flecked waves of the Atlantic, this spectacular beach is one of the Algarve’s most popular.

Rocha Beach
Portimao Marina which includes a bay or harbour

Portimão Marina

Acclaimed beaches and a pair of historic fortresses are part of this haven for super-sized yachts. Its orange and red buildings contain shops, bars and restaurants.

Portimão Marina
Vau Beach

Vau Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Vau Beach during your travels in Portimão? Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Vau Beach
Tres Irmaos Beach which includes general coastal views, rocky coastline and a beach

Tres Irmaos Beach

Bring your camera to photograph this striking beach, which is dotted with large, eye-catching rocks that provide shade and shelter, and harbor several caves.

Tres Irmaos Beach
Rocha Beach showing a beach and general coastal views

Portimão Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Praia da Rocha with a trip to Portimão Harbor. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Portimão Harbor
Portimao featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline as well as a small group of people

Três Castelos Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Três Castelos Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Praia da Rocha. Stroll along the marina in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Três Castelos Beach

Things to do

Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

Rp1.290.648
per adult
Lisbon City Tour & Shopping
Benagil: Caves, Coves & Secret Beaches Guided Kayaking Tour

Benagil: Caves, Coves & Secret Beaches Guided Kayaking Tour

Rp488.882
per adult
Benagil: Caves, Coves & Secret Beaches Guided Kayaking Tour
From Algarve: Benagil Cathedral Cave Kayak Tour

From Benagil: Benagil Caves Kayak Tour

Rp351.995
per adult
From Benagil: Benagil Caves Kayak Tour
Traditional Algarve

Traditional Algarve

Rp938.653
per adult
Traditional Algarve
View over Silves Castle/ View over Silves Castle

Half Day Historical Tour to Silves and Monchique

Rp1.268.804
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Day Historical Tour to Silves and Monchique
Picture 9 for Activity Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Caves Tour

Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Boat Tour

Rp387.194
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Boat Tour
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Top hotels in Portimão City Centre

Hotel Algarve Casino

Hotel Algarve Casino

5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, Faro
The price is Rp1.384.748 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.384.748
Rp1.506.434 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Well situated, great views of the beach and lovely pool area. Staff were generally very welcoming and helpful.... A couple of the restaurant staff members could do with some customer service awareness training."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Hotel Algarve Casino
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

5 out of 5
Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, Porches, Lagoa, Algarve
The price is Rp5.721.710 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp5.721.710
Rp6.103.521 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (666 reviews)
"Fifth stay here and never fails to impress, the staff are so friendly and nothing is to much trouble. Great location and facilities"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Vila Vita Parc
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is Rp2.370.423 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
Rp2.370.423
Rp2.551.156 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"A lovely hotel with excellent staff, despite a flood issue in the bathroom first night it was dealt with and cleaned up quickly and without fuss whilst we had a drink in the bar. I must say though the terrace room with balcony has a pretty boring aspect, if you can book a sea view room, it will be ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
RR Hotel da Rocha

RR Hotel da Rocha

4 out of 5
Ave Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão
The price is Rp1.598.468 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp1.598.468
Rp1.732.884 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Location was nice, by the beach. too bad they don’t have beds on the beach (or I was not made aware of). Breakfast was diverse and tasty, even gluten free items."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

RR Hotel da Rocha
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Rua Raul Brandão, 2 - Bloco B, Lagos
The price is Rp2.270.433 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp2.270.433
Rp2.406.751 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Camilo Beach and Dona Ana Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
"View was ok but nice and peaceful😊"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort

5 out of 5
Estrada de Albufeira - Olhos de Água, Albufeira, Faro
The price is Rp1.876.688 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
Rp1.876.688
Rp2.066.306 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was amazing…buffet had everything you could ask for!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around Portimão City Centre

Rocha Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Praia da Rocha

Travellers to Praia da Rocha praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Três Castelos Beach and Algarve Casino.

Praia da Rocha
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Alagoas

While Alagoas isn't home to many top sights, Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alagoas
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Montes de Alvor

Montes de Alvor is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Alvor area, you might plan a trip to Alvor Boardwalk or Tres Irmaos Beach.

Montes de Alvor
Tres Irmaos Beach which includes night scenes

Prainha

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Prainha. A stop by Tres Irmaos Beach or Prainha Beach might round out your trip.

Prainha
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Torralta

While visiting Torralta, you might make a stop by sights like Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach.

Torralta
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Monte Judeu

When in Monte Judeu, you can plan a visit to Le Meridien Penina Golf and Alvor Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Monte Judeu

Portimão City Centre Travel Guide