Armacao Attractions

Armacao Beaches:

• Jet off on an Armacao beach holiday and your days will revolve around the gorgeous 4 km stretch of soft pale sands – one of the longest sandy beaches in the whole Algarve.
• You’ll find modern facilities and calm warm waters providing safe conditions for children.
• For a change of scenery also visit the lively neighbouring beach resorts Albufeira and Praia de Rocha.

Armacao Activities

• There’s plenty of things to keep the kids happy on Armacao holiday, with a huge water park, Aqualand, nearby as well as an animal theme park, marine centre and park in the area.
• Many activities will be found around the beach, with beach cafes, boat trips and watersports including surfing.
• The adventurous should explore the rocky coves around the main beach – making a great attraction for snorkelers too.

Armacao Nightlife

• Come sundown Armacao comes to life with live music, clubs, bars and a casino all offering a lively evening.
• Head to the neighbouring old rural village Pera for a taste of authentic Algarvian culture, and enjoy a quieter evening in an ambient restaurant.
• Those taking an Armacao family holiday will find plenty of choice when it comes to eating out, with good value international cuisine available. The speciality is fish though, and many restaurants will serve up the day’s catch.

Other popular attractions on Armacao holidays

• When you’re not relaxing beachside and are looking for a taste of culture, Armacao has a number of historical buildings as well as a pretty chapel all waiting to be explored.
• There’s plenty to explore in and around Armacao too: try picturesque Silves to see the castle, or check out the market towns of Porches, Algoz and Alcantarilha.
• For those who live to shop then a trip to Guia is a must where you’ll find the Algarve’s biggest shopping mall, or also try Albufeira for a good selection of crafts such as pottery and embroidered linen.