Prainha Travel Guide
Portimão
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Praia da Marina
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Marina during your trip to Portimão? Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Half Day Historical Tour to Silves and Monchique
Lagos and Ponta Da Piedade Private Tour & Algarvian Wine Tasting
From Lagos: Cruise to the Caves of Ponta da Piedade
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Top hotels in Prainha
Pestana Alvor Praia Beach & Golf Hotel
Staff , clean room amenities . My husband was celebrating his birthday and on his day they brought cake and champagne to the room . It was a beautiful hotel !!!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Pestana Blue Alvor Beach - All Inclusive Hotel
This is one of the best all inclusive hotels we've stayed at especially with the amazing entertainment staff!
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Vila Vita Parc
Staff very welcoming and courteous
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Stunning hotel and all staff were super professional and polite
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
almost everything
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Apartment is modern, clean. Full kitchen. Washer and dryer work great. Restaurant inside hotel serves great dinner.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Prainha
Torralta
While visiting Torralta, you might make a stop by sights like Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach.
Alagoas
While Alagoas isn't home to many top sights, Tres Irmaos Beach and Alvor Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Le Meridien Penina Golf or Alvor Boardwalk.
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 Algarve Casino and Rocha Beach.
Portimão City Centre
Travellers enjoy Portimão City Centre for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Portimão Harbor while you're in the area.
Monte Judeu
When in Monte Judeu, you can plan a visit to Golf do Morgado and Le Meridien Penina Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
