Guidebook for Portimão
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Praia do Vau is a sheltered sandy bay in a peaceful corner of Portimão, just to the west of Praia da Rocha, surrounded by low-rise holiday apartments and complexes and is accessed from the Avenida V3 dual carriageway heading towards Praia da Rocha.
Praia do Vau is a very popular holiday spot being close to Praia da Rocha for anyone wanting a more lively nightlife, but with everything to hand for those who enjoy long lazy days soaking up the Algarve sunshine!
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Coral do Vau
Coral do VauPraia do Vau is a sheltered sandy bay in a peaceful corner of Portimão, just to the west of Praia da Rocha, surrounded by low-rise holiday apartments and complexes and is accessed from the Avenida V3 dual carriageway heading towards Praia da Rocha.
Praia do Vau is a very popular holiday spot being close to Praia da Rocha for anyone wanting a more lively nightlife, but with everything to hand for those who enjoy long lazy days soaking up the Algarve sunshine!
Praia dos Careanos is the next bay along from Praia do Vau and is part of the kilometre or so of sands that include Praia do Amado and Praia dos Três Castelos - the last bay before Praia da Rocha - a lovely walk when the tide is right if you want a break from lying on the beach!
There is a tarmac road along the cliffs above the beach from the fountain roundabout on Avenida V6 near Praia da Rocha to Vau. There is a limited amount of parking next to the roundabout from where it is a very pleasant stroll along the cliff path that runs from Praia da Rocha to Praia do Vau. The path is marked by wooden barriers which also keep people away from unstable areas of the cliff face. Alternatively there is limited parking along the roadside.
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Beach Careanosy
Praia dos Careanos is the next bay along from Praia do Vau and is part of the kilometre or so of sands that include Praia do Amado and Praia dos Três Castelos - the last bay before Praia da Rocha - a lovely walk when the tide is right if you want a break from lying on the beach!
There is a tarmac road along the cliffs above the beach from the fountain roundabout on Avenida V6 near Praia da Rocha to Vau. There is a limited amount of parking next to the roundabout from where it is a very pleasant stroll along the cliff path that runs from Praia da Rocha to Praia do Vau. The path is marked by wooden barriers which also keep people away from unstable areas of the cliff face. Alternatively there is limited parking along the roadside.
Praia do Barranco das Canas (named after the reed beds on the approach to the beach) is a beautiful sheltered sandy bay at the western end of this stretch of coastline that runs from Praia da Rocha to the picturesque rock formations at Ponta João d'Arens.
It is just a short distance from Praia do Vau on foot or if you are driving - head towards Praia do Vau / Rocha and there is a turning on the right hand side of the V3 road just before a large pink apartment building "Solar do Vau" on the opposite side. The tarmac road leads to a rough parking area just above the beach. The turning doesn't appear to be signposted!
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Beach Barranco das Canas
Praia do Barranco das Canas (named after the reed beds on the approach to the beach) is a beautiful sheltered sandy bay at the western end of this stretch of coastline that runs from Praia da Rocha to the picturesque rock formations at Ponta João d'Arens.
It is just a short distance from Praia do Vau on foot or if you are driving - head towards Praia do Vau / Rocha and there is a turning on the right hand side of the V3 road just before a large pink apartment building "Solar do Vau" on the opposite side. The tarmac road leads to a rough parking area just above the beach. The turning doesn't appear to be signposted!
Praia da Rocha is just around the corner from Portimão marina. It is a beautiful beach, boasting the customary golden sands that we come to expect of Algarve beaches. The beach is not only long, but also very wide and even at the height of summer there is plenty of room.
It has a wooden walkway running the entire length of the beach with a selection of beach cafés and restaurants behind it, making it easy for families with pushchairs or wheelchairs to access all the facilities, and is a great place to get a taste of beach life in the Algarve.
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Praia da Rocha is just around the corner from Portimão marina. It is a beautiful beach, boasting the customary golden sands that we come to expect of Algarve beaches. The beach is not only long, but also very wide and even at the height of summer there is plenty of room.
It has a wooden walkway running the entire length of the beach with a selection of beach cafés and restaurants behind it, making it easy for families with pushchairs or wheelchairs to access all the facilities, and is a great place to get a taste of beach life in the Algarve.
Praia dos Três Castelos is the next bay west of Praia da Rocha and the beginning of about a kilometre of sands between there and Praia do Vau that include Praia do Amado and Praia dos Careanos. The beach has various rocky outcrops and curving cliffs and is larger than it appears at first sight.
Três Castelos is easily reached on foot from the western end of Tomás Cabreira Avenue where a wide, paved walkway runs along the cliff top above the beach. Access to the beach is by way of steps down the cliff.
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Três Castelos 海灘
Rua da FalésiaPraia dos Três Castelos is the next bay west of Praia da Rocha and the beginning of about a kilometre of sands between there and Praia do Vau that include Praia do Amado and Praia dos Careanos. The beach has various rocky outcrops and curving cliffs and is larger than it appears at first sight.
Três Castelos is easily reached on foot from the western end of Tomás Cabreira Avenue where a wide, paved walkway runs along the cliff top above the beach. Access to the beach is by way of steps down the cliff.
Drinks & Nightlife
When entering the NoSoloÁgua Portimão - Piscina, one sees immediately that the environment is special. Around a superb salt water pool, multiple daybeds invites to pure laziness. Between two glasses of champagne, a dip in the pool is always good to opening the appetite for a set of choice of light meals or more complete menu.With a menu that meets all the tastes, the customer is assured to enjoy the best Mediterranean cuisine. Impecable service completes the NoSoloÁgua Portimão - Piscina for it fits perfectly with the concept of refinement and quality.Yes it is and elegant place where national and international musical guests come to share their passion for music. The NoSoloÁgua Portimão - Piscina shows thus to be a multipurpose space. Soothing and relax during the day, it can become an unforgettable evening of wildness at the parties with guest DJs and lots of fun. It may also prove to be the ideal place for receptions, weddings or christenings that require some sophistication. Because in the end, it is what it needs to be: a great restaurant to have a dinner with friends or family. Everything there is to please you. Always put together with plenty of glamour.
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NoSoloÁgua Portimão
When entering the NoSoloÁgua Portimão - Piscina, one sees immediately that the environment is special. Around a superb salt water pool, multiple daybeds invites to pure laziness. Between two glasses of champagne, a dip in the pool is always good to opening the appetite for a set of choice of light meals or more complete menu.With a menu that meets all the tastes, the customer is assured to enjoy the best Mediterranean cuisine. Impecable service completes the NoSoloÁgua Portimão - Piscina for it fits perfectly with the concept of refinement and quality.Yes it is and elegant place where national and international musical guests come to share their passion for music. The NoSoloÁgua Portimão - Piscina shows thus to be a multipurpose space. Soothing and relax during the day, it can become an unforgettable evening of wildness at the parties with guest DJs and lots of fun. It may also prove to be the ideal place for receptions, weddings or christenings that require some sophistication. Because in the end, it is what it needs to be: a great restaurant to have a dinner with friends or family. Everything there is to please you. Always put together with plenty of glamour.
Sightseeing
The fishing village of Alvor is situated on the estuary of the river, Rio Alvor. It is well known in Algarve history because King João II died there in 1495.
Although the earthquake wiped out most of the traditional Moorish village in 1755, you can still see remains of Alvor’s history in places such as the 16th century Igreja Matriz with its beautiful Manueline arches and pillars.
Despite steady developments since the dawn of tourism in the 1960s (especially on the eastern side) the buildings are mainly low-rise and the charm of the old town with the narrow cobbled streets leading down to the harbour on the lagoon of the river estuary still remains.
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Alvor
The fishing village of Alvor is situated on the estuary of the river, Rio Alvor. It is well known in Algarve history because King João II died there in 1495.
Although the earthquake wiped out most of the traditional Moorish village in 1755, you can still see remains of Alvor’s history in places such as the 16th century Igreja Matriz with its beautiful Manueline arches and pillars.
Despite steady developments since the dawn of tourism in the 1960s (especially on the eastern side) the buildings are mainly low-rise and the charm of the old town with the narrow cobbled streets leading down to the harbour on the lagoon of the river estuary still remains.
Food Scene
“Buganvilla,a delight to eat in”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed
For many years I have been dining at the Buganvilla. The variety and value for money take beating. The evening out here is one of the highlights of the Algarve holiday"
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Restaurante Bungavilia
6 Rua Padre Mendes, lote 6 “Buganvilla,a delight to eat in”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed
For many years I have been dining at the Buganvilla. The variety and value for money take beating. The evening out here is one of the highlights of the Algarve holiday"