Portimao Hotels

Portimão General Information

As the undeniable nerve centre of Portugal’s package holiday tourism industry, the Algarve region has a lot going for it. Sun-worshippers who flock to the myriad beach resorts and handsome towns that dot the country’s southern shores are just the latest in a long line of foreign invaders that trace all the way back to the Phoenicians some 3,000 years ago. ... Read more »

Modern-day visitors with a decidedly different agenda have a plethora of choices at their disposal in the region. After all, contrary to what many people believe, the Algarve is not one homogeneous string of beach resorts and English pubs. Sure, the party atmosphere and congested coastlines are a high-season staple that manage to find favour with a certain type of traveller. When you consider that the Algarve comprises a whopping 5,400 km² however, that opens up the game a little. Portimão isn’t where the club heads stay but that’s just as well. The second-biggest city in the region, with 50,000 people, is renowned for its sailing culture, excellent water conditions, golf courses and sporting events. Portimão’s Praia da Rocha may not be a glittering expanse of white sand but it does the job for summer fun under the sun.

Portimao, Algarve

Known for blue seas and fine golden sands, Portimao is a town perched on the Arade River in Portugal. Historical monuments, natural caves and beautiful beaches welcome those coming to the Algarve region on holiday. There is also an endless list of activities such as shopping and golfing at this seaside destination that will provide lasting vacation memories.

Portimao Attractions

Mexilhoeira Grande
Abicada
Alcalar

Portimao Activities

Lie on the Alvor Beach
Golf at Palmares
See and photograph the Main Church

Restaurants

Terezinha
Casa da Rocha
Big Red’s Ribshack
Pascosil Pastelaria e Gelataria
Varius Restaurant and Bar

Portimao Climate

Summers in the Algarve region are hot and sunny with average daily temperatures of 81°F to 95°F (27°C to 35°C). Cold months see temperatures of around 63°F (17°C). Annual rainfall measures in at around 20 inches (500 mm).

Getting There & Around

Flights into Portimao, Algarve arrive and depart from the Faro International Airport. To and from the airport, travellers will find taxis and buses that will provide them with transportation. At the seaport, there are regular ferry services that travel between the town and Madeira.

Once in the Algarve region, there are plenty of places to rent cars and explore the region. The town of Portimao, however, is best traversed on foot. There are regular bus routes as well that go around the town and to surrounding areas.