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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.
Praia do Alvor
- beach
Praia do Alvor
8500, Portimão
Large beach, very touristy and well-equipped. The location of the beach stands out, since it is located next to one of the most important wetlands in the country, which is home to migratory birds. It has infrastructure for the practice of various modalities. It is part of the "Accessible Beaches" network.
Casino da Praia da Rocha
- leisure
Avenida Tomás Cabreira
8500-802, Portimão
Part of the Hotel Algarve Casino, the Praia da Rocha Casino is the most modern and one of the best on the Algarve coast. It has a restaurant, a concert hall with capacity for 250 people and a slot machine room with around 300 units. French and American Roulette and Black Jack are some of the games you can find in the game room.
Praia da Rocha
- beach
Praia da Rocha
8500, Portimão
This beach is very well known and popular with national and foreign tourists, with approximately three kilometers of fine and clear sand. The waterfront has a lot of nightlife, many restaurants, bars and a casino.
Marina de Portimão
- beach
Marina de Portimão
8500-345, Portimão
This Marina was built in the inlet of the Arade River and has the capacity to house 620 large vessels. It has a nice shopping and leisure area and the Passeio Ribeirinho, on the south front, which is a great option for strolling. In this place you can practice several activities, such as diving, boat trips, sailing, Dolphin Seafaris (maritime fauna observation), among others.
Fortaleza de Santa Catarina
- heritage
Avenida Tomás Cabreira, 4
8500-802, Portimão
Rectangular fortress with a turret at each angle, based on a high and steep rock. Inside there is a small chapel in honor of Santa Catarina. It works as access to the beach/marina of Portimão through a staircase and provides beautiful views over the sea and the marina.