The Portimão seafront has a wide pedestrian avenue, all of it with typical Portuguese pavement. Palm trees along the way lend an exotic atmosphere to the place. Garden benches are a good excuse to sit and rest for a while, or just to enjoy the scenery.
Estes passadiços estão inseridos numa paisagem de beleza invulgar, entre a praia de Alvor, banhada pelo Atlântico, e a Ria de Alvor. É um percurso circular que pode ser completado em qualquer época do ano.
Located on the mouth of the Arade river, by the sea, the Marina of Portimão os the ideal spot for those who wish to relax. The "Passei Ribeirinho" (Seashore Esplanade), on the marina's southern front, is excellent for a walk. As one walks on the boardwalk of the south basin, one notices and wide variety of local sea species.
A recently recovered area, located between the auitomotive bridge and the railway bridge in Portimão. The typical sardines restaurants of Portimão, quite attended in the hot summer nights, are located here.
This square that makes the connection to the shoreline has a lake and a sculpture of Manuel Teixeira Gomes in the centre. The wood garden benches are an invitation to resting and the cafes with terraces are excellent for a drink or a few tidbits in the hot summer days.
This is a walk, with the typical Portuguese pavement, that follows the dazzling cliffs at the Praia da Rocha (Rocha Beach). A belevedere is the trip's most important point, with lovely panoramic views of the beach.
A different way of enjoying this part of the Algarve and the contrast sea/mountain aboard a plane or helicopter. The prices range from 80 to 235 euros depending on the flight time. The departures are from the aerodrome of Portimão.
