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| | | | Review by Regina & David Asprey from Southend-on-Sea
At Portimao we can relax and enjoy both, the quiet and scenic views from places like Vale da Ribeira, or drive along the coast and find a variety of lovely beaches, either very close to town or a bit more remote. If you area a keen golfer, places like Penina Golf Course is waiting for you, among others. You can enjoy live music at Praia Grande, while sipping a Pinacolada drink or a white "sangria", made of fruits and white wine.
The speciality of the Sardine Restaurant on the Quay, is not to be missed. Nearby there is the Portimao Museum, and one permanent exhibition tells the interesting story of the sardine industry. From the quay you can take boat cruises either along the coat, visiting caves, or up the river Arade in canoes.
Wish you were there?
Review by Julie Payne from Fareham
Portimao was a really nice place to be based for our holiday - it had super beaches, access to lots of lovely local towns and the Portuguese people were so friendly. We had a great time and would not hesitate to return - a really nice place for a good family holiday.
Review by owen o connell from cobh
Portimao is a beautiful town, typical of the algarve, inexpensive by irish standards. Plenty to do and non intrusive as regards being able to walk about at night time without being hustled into restraunts and bars etc. Ideal family location.
Review by Peter Middleton from 10 Braemar Avenue London SW19 8AZ
We had visited Portimao a few years before and went back this time again to sample the excellent sardines at Don Barco (under the arches by the Port). We weren't disappointed - six large sardines each for about £4.00. Portimao itself is very picturesque and a nice place to visit. However, the other place which is roughly the same distance as Portimao from the Villa is Sagos. We ate there three times (different restaurant each time) and each one was a good experience. The main part where the restaurants are is away from the marina, down the dual carriageway, park up just by the Fairground Carousel and walk up into the town - fresh fish, tasty chargrilled meat - and you might be lucky (as we were) to find a restaurant doing crepes suzettes for dessert - lovely bit of theatre with all those flames!
Villamoura is another good place to visit - very well kept town - golf courses, five star hotels, lovely marina with lots of huge cruisers and nice restaurants for people watching.
The other place near to Portimao is Alvor (it actually is part of Portimao). Fabulous beach and again - nice place to walk around.
All in all whether you like golf, restaurants, watersports, dolphin watching, scenic villages and sunshine then the Algarve satisfies all your needs.
Review by john purnell from Reading
Portimao was only visited once only because I preferred Alvor and Lagos. I did not like Praya Roche with all its hotels probably because I prefer a quieter holiday.
Review by Claire Hasler from Ascot, Berks UK
Slide & Splash water park, well designed for all ages. Can take in UV tents for grass area or hire umbrellas so OK to take in young baby & still watch slides. Possibly packed in high season but no queues & relaxing in mid season.
Praia de Rocha beach we found excellent with young children. Either walk down the steep steps or walk along the front to access without steps. Beach bars good value. The drive from the beach back to main road can be a bit hectic, worth getting a map of Portimao as sign posts not fantastic.
Review by cherry turner from henley on thames
Good Sardines
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| |  | | Casa Jardim, near Portimao / Lagos
A village house, with a touristic license. Exclusive hillside development built around a communal pool in beautifully landscaped gardens. Superb views and a lovely relaxed location.
|  | | Casa Mimosa, near Portimao / Lagos
A village house, with a touristic license. Exclusive hillside development built in 2007, around a communal pool in beautifully landscaped gardens. Superb views and a lovely relaxed location.
|  | | A Varandas Da Rocha
This modern air-conditioned luxury one bedroom beach front apartment sleeps four, with private balconies directly overlooking the famous Praia Da Rocha beach.
|  | | Casa Beta, 3 bed. village house, Portimao / Lagos
Luxurious 3 bedroom village house with communal pool, in a prestigious urbanisation built in 2007. Superb views, near fantastic beaches golf courses restaurants
|  | | Casa Oliveiras village house, nr Portimao / Lagos
Luxurious village house with communal pool, in a prestigious urbanisation built in 2007. Superb views, near fantastic beaches golf courses restaurants
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