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.
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 Museum
Learn about Portimão’s history, heritage and connection to the sea at this modern museum occupying a former sardine and mackerel canning factory.
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
Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour
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
Vila Vita Parc
The room was fantastic. Clean and spacious. The staff was next level in terms of friendliness, and were super accommodating.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
It was the best room ever! The staff were nice and most of all, they helped me check in right away even though I came earlier than the check‑in time! The room was clean, comfortable, and the bathroom was good! The breakfast was delicious, too! Everything was perfect! The best part was that there was an ocean in front of the hotel, so it was good to take a walk and to ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Tivoli Carvoeiro
The room was spotless and the staff was terrific.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Nice one bedroom apartment, close to the beach with a nice restaurant, but restaurant in a hotel was closed for dinner, very inconvenient. Spa and pool only open till 6 pm, just the time to relax. And no robs in the room. Usually hotels with spa provide them. Next time will look for another ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
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 Le Meridien Penina Golf and Portimão Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
