Portimão City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Portimão City Centre
Portimão City Centre
Portimão City Centre
Photo by Maria Cecilia Bresolin Araujo
Photo by Maria Cecilia Bresolin Araujo

Popular places to visit

Portimao Marina featuring a bay or harbour

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.

Portimão Marina
Vau Beach

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.

Vau Beach
Portimao Museum showing signage

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.

Portimão Museum
Praia da Marina

Praia da Marina

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Marina during your trip to Praia da Rocha? Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Praia da Marina

Algarve Racing

Catch an event at Algarve Racing and enjoy other activities in Portimão such as golfing.Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Algarve Racing

Jesuit College Church

Find out about the history of Portimão when you spend time at Jesuit College Church. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

Jesuit College Church

Activities

Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour

Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour

AU$25
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour
Jeep Safari Algarve

Full-Day Algarve Jeep Safari

AU$95
per adult
Full-Day Algarve Jeep Safari
Portimão: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise

Portimão: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise

AU$58
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Portimão: Pirate Ship Cave Cruise
Algarve view from Monchique Mountains

Algarve wine tour and mountain top trip with lunch or dinner at sunset time

AU$241
per adult
Algarve wine tour and mountain top trip with lunch or dinner at sunset time
Carvoeiro/Portimão/Alvor: Wine Tour w/ Tasting, Tapas, Music

Carvoeiro/Portimão/Alvor: Wine Tour w/ Tasting, Tapas, Music

AU$92
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Carvoeiro/Portimão/Alvor: Wine Tour w/ Tasting, Tapas, Music
Algarve Tandem Skydive

Tandem Skydiving Algarve 10.000ft — 3500m

AU$315
per adult
Tandem Skydiving Algarve 10.000ft — 3500m
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Our pick of the best Portimão City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Algarve Casino
Hotel Algarve Casino
5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, Faro
The price is AU$134 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$134
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The parking card didn’t work when we get out of the parking lot. It takes time"

Reviewed on 28 Dec. 2024

Hotel Algarve Casino
Vila Vita Parc
Vila Vita Parc
5 out of 5
Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, Porches, Lagoa, Algarve
The price is AU$508 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$508
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (583 reviews)
"Excellent staff and accommodations and restaurants. Loved our stay. Just wonderful."

Reviewed on 25 Dec. 2024

Vila Vita Parc
Cascade Wellness Resort
Cascade Wellness Resort
5 out of 5
Rua das Ilhas, Lagos, Algarve
The price is AU$195 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (892 reviews)
"The cliffs and beaches are amazing."

Reviewed on 24 Nov. 2024

Cascade Wellness Resort
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Tivoli Carvoeiro
5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is AU$228 per night from 17 Jan to 18 Jan
AU$228
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Limited dining options because it was off-season."

Reviewed on 1 Jan. 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Estrada do Porto De Mos, Lagos
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$199 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$199
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,128 reviews)
"For the most pet the property was great. The only issue we had was that the faucets for all of the sinks were so strong that we consistently got water everywhere even when we tried not to. The first time we took a shower we ended up with a puddle in the room"

Reviewed on 30 Dec. 2024

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Tivoli Lagos
Tivoli Lagos
4 out of 5
Rua Antonio Crisogono dos Santos, Lagos
The price is AU$127 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$127
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"I loved everything about this hotel! It is beautifully decorated, conveniently located, and provides easy access to local dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. During our two-week trip through Portugal, staying in five different cities, this hotel was by far our favorite."

Reviewed on 19 Dec. 2024

Tivoli Lagos
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Other neighbourhoods around Portimão City Centre

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Alagoas

While Alagoas isn't home to many top sights, Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alagoas
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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.

Monte Judeu
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Alcalar

Alcalar might not have many top sights, but Algarve International Autodrome Raceway and International Kart Circuit are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Alcalar
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Rasmalho

Rasmalho might not have many top sights, but Monchique Thermal Springs and Algarve International Autodrome Raceway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rasmalho

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