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Junta de Freguesia de Mexilhoeira Grande
- utilities
Bairro Figueiral Velho
8500-132, Mexilhoeira Grande
Zona Ribeirinha de Portimão
- heritage
Avenida Capitão João Fernandes Leão Pacheco
8500, Portimão
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.
Quinta Pedagógica de Portimão
- leisure
Rua David Gonçalves Vieira - Aldeia Nova da Boavista
8500-427, Portimão
The Pedagogical Farm of Portimão, in Aldeia Nova da Boavista, in Portimão, seeks to recreate the structures of traditional rural farms. In an area of two hectares, divided into different cultivation areas, animal shelter, a lake area, green and leisure areas, it seeks to provide young people with the opportunity to contact this environment and the animal species within it.
Praia do Alemão / Barranco das Canas
- beach
Praia do Alemão / Barranco das Canas
8500, Portimão
Next to Praia do Vau, following the beautiful cliffs, is Praia do Alemão, the name by which it is best known. It doesn't have all the infrastructure, just a bar and a surveilled area. The sea is calm, ideal for bathing. The beach is moderately spacious and quiet.
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
- leisure
Sítio do Escampadinho
8500-148, Portimão
The Autódromo Internacional do Algarve was opened in 2008 and is one of the best and most modern European circuits. Its layout allows for 64 versions, including models approved by the FIA for Formula 1 and by the FIM for Superbikes. Since 2010, it also includes one of the biggest kart tracks in Europe. Kartódromo offers several programs, aimed at adults, children, amateurs or professionals.
Praia dos Três Castelos
- beach
Praia dos Três Castelos
8500, Portimão
Beach located next to Praia da Rocha, also known as Praia do Branquinho. It is equally cosmopolitan and touristy, with flat sand and clear waters. At the top of the cliff there is a viewpoint offering beautiful views. In the area there are also several restaurants for all tastes and lots of nightlife.
Praia do Vau
- beach
Praia do Vau
8500, Portimão
Long sandy beach, embedded in a cliff. Here the sea is calm, and the water is of good quality, being one of the most sought after places in the summer by both national and foreign tourists. In the vicinity there are many hotels and guesthouses, small typical restaurants and some luxury ones.
Praia dos Três Irmãos
- beach
Praia dos Três Irmãos
8500, Portimão
Beach located side by side with Alvor Beach, similar to this one, with extensive sand beachand beautiful indentations in the rock. Highlight for several restaurants serving typical dishes of the region.