Portimão City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Portimao showing food
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 family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.

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 lively bars.

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 top-notch restaurants.

Jesuit College Church

Activities

Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour

Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour

AU$25
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Portimão: Benagil Sea Caves Speedboat Adventure Tour
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$230
per adult
Algarve wine tour and mountain top trip with lunch or dinner at sunset time
Jeep Safari Algarve

Full-Day Algarve Jeep Safari

AU$95
per adult
Full-Day Algarve Jeep Safari
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

Vila Vita Parc
Vila Vita Parc
5 out of 5
Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, Porches, Lagoa, Algarve
The price is AU$507 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$507
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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! (592 reviews)
"An amazing property - the only way I can describe it that it was all encompassing experience! The staff, service, surroundings and food come together to provide a truly 5 star stay!"

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Vila Vita Parc
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
4 out of 5
Estrada do Porto De Mos, Lagos
The price is AU$198 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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! (1,134 reviews)
"walking distance to the beach and nice view from our living room deck. Very spacious."

Reviewed on 9 Jan. 2025

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Tivoli Carvoeiro
5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$227 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$227
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing hotel! Outstanding service. Over delivered in every possible way! Shout out to Jorge! Thank you for your wonderful service. See you next year."

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
Cascade Wellness Resort
Cascade Wellness Resort
5 out of 5
Rua das Ilhas, Lagos, Algarve
The price is AU$233 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
AU$233
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
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! (909 reviews)
"A very high quality hotel for the price. The room was nice, the restaurant very good and bar terrasse very pleasant. A short walk to the Ponte de Piedade."

Reviewed on 12 Feb. 2025

Cascade Wellness Resort
Tivoli Lagos
Tivoli Lagos
4 out of 5
Rua Antonio Crisogono dos Santos, Lagos
The price is AU$145 per night from 18 Feb to 19 Feb
AU$145
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb
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! (1,003 reviews)
"great place and central location to city"

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

Tivoli Lagos
Hotel Algarve Casino
Hotel Algarve Casino
5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, Faro
The price is AU$168 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$168
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
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! (1,005 reviews)
Very good hotel
"Lovely friendly efficient staff. Public areas very nice and clean. Good choice at breakfast. The room was a bit tired and needed a refurbishment. Balcony door was very heavy and difficult to open. Overall a very good stay."

Reviewed on 14 Feb. 2025

Hotel Algarve Casino
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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 Algarve International Autodrome Raceway and Monchique Thermal Springs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Rasmalho

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