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City break in Portimao. Active leisure ideas for Portimao - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Praia da Rocha For a number of tourists Portimao is associated with spacious beaches, colorful night clubs and very beautiful parks. It is the real paradise for those who prefer active resting and beach entertainments. The center of resort and the most boisterous region of seaside os Alvor beach, every day lovers of water entertainments and sunbathes gather exactly here. This beach is well-equipped and disposes to comfortable time-spending; there are various gastronomical establishments, plazas and shops on its territory.
Globally popular Portimao resort is noted for assortment of restaurants of different standards. The most popular restaurants are located in Alvor district; however other resort’s … Open
Along the beach there is beautiful sea-front Alvor Boardwalk, which is favorite place for jogging lovers. At the evening time a lot of people walk along this sea-front, also it is good for organization of picnic. Lovers of spa will like Portimao too – there is excellent spa-complex Swan Day Spa near the beach. Except of different types of massage and spa procedures it can suggest service of professional beauty shop and good sanitary programs. A lot of procedures can be realized on the beach in the special tents, so this fact makes them more comfortable.
Lovers of surfing need to pay attention to Future Surfing center. There it is possible to lease the needed equipment and organize departure to the best regions of the seaside. In Future Surfing everybody is glad to beginners: anybody who wants can tutor of skilled coaches. Praia Da Rocha can be called as the most beautiful and charming beach of the resort. Surrounded by massive rocky formations it has kept its primeval beauty. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Portimao is central point of one of the most original celebration – Sardine Festival, which is the most favorite for local habitants. For the last number of years this cheerful national … Open
The beach is equipped by deck chairs and umbrellas against the sun, next to it there are several attractive restaurants and small market where it is always possible to buy fresh fruits. Also this beach has spacious pavement which can please the lovers of walking on foot. Followers of elite sport will appreciate the golf-center Penina Golf Course, except of excellent field it can suggest to its clients a lot of additional services. There are spacious terraces for resting, excellent bar, and good sportive shop. The beach Armacao de Pera is calmer and more secluded, it will be good for resting with children. One of the most noted feature is great number of fish restaurants.
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Reference information
Map of all parks
National and city parks around Portimao
♥   Nature Park 'Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina' , 42.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Ria Formosa' , 66.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Nature Park 'Vale do Guadiana' , 99.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Portimao
♥   Amusement park 'Aqualand' Alcantarilha, 14.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Zoomarine' Albufeira, 19.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Aquashow' Quarteira, 41.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all aquaparks
Water attractions around Portimao
♥   Water park 'Aqualand' Algarve, 14.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Water park 'Aquashow Park Hotel water park' Algarve, 41.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Portimao
♥   Restaurant 'L’Orange' Carvoeiro. Type - International|Portuguese. 6.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'O Alambique' Silves. Type - International. 12.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Cantinho Algarvio' Lagos. Type - Portuguese. 12.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Dom Sebastião' Lagos. Type - Traditional cuisine. 12.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Dos Artistas' Lagos. Type - International. 12.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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Benagil Beach

From the series “10 Natural Wonders of the World”
Inside one of these caves there is a hidden beach that is a goal of many travelers. In summer, Benagi is very popular among tourists. Thanks to abundance of rocks that serve as natural breakwaters, high waves are rare here. You can comfortably relax with children. However, the beach is sure to please fans of scuba diving. The water off the coast is crystal clear, allowing you to see the beauty of the underwater world in its diversity. … Read further
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City break ideas for neighbours of Portimao

Guide to your best city break in Portimao - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Portimao - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Portimao?' disappears immediately.
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