Holidays in Portimao
Discover the beauty of the Algarve's coast with a holiday to Portimao. Find cheap Portimao holidays with lowcostholidays.com and getaway to the sun for less.
Located at the mouth of the River Arade, Portimao in the Algarve has been known to be the home of smugglers and pirates! Until the early 1980s, Portimao was the most important centre on the Algarve for the fishing and canning industry.
Today, Portimao is not only a flourishing fishing port and harbor, but also a superb base at which explore one of the beautiful beaches and coves along the coast, particularly the famous resort of Praia da Rocha. Portimao holidays include eating in a wealth of restaurants, particularly good if you enjoy sardines and seafood, shopping, playing golf or just sitting in a river side café, watching the world go by.
Portimao Marina is relatively new, offering further choices of bars and restaurants, and the fascinating sight of many boats and yachts. Sea excursions may be booked in Portimao to discover the surrounding coastline or to go deep sea fishing.
Beaches in Portimao
As Portimao is located on the river mouth, the nearest beach is the famous Praia da Rocha or Praia de Vau, which are superb stretches of sandy beaches with active nightlife in the resorts. Praia dos Tres Irmaos is about 5 km from Portimao and is another lovely beach.
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