Praia da Marinha - Nestled in Caramujeira, within the coastal area of Lagoa, Algarve, this beach is renowned for its stunning cliffs and exceptional water clarity, allowing for remarkable seabed visibility. Praia da Marinha is frequently featured in international advertisements and TV commercials.

Marina de Portimao - Situated at the mouth of the River Arade, Portimão is celebrated for its excellent sandy beaches with warm, calm waters, making it a highly attractive holiday spot.

Portimão boasts a rich fishing heritage, particularly flourishing between the 19th and 20th centuries with the rise of the canning industry and tourism. The historic center’s streets and squares are lined with buildings from this era, including the Portimão Museum, a beautifully renovated old cannery that won the Museum of the Year award from the Council of Europe in 2010. The museum honors the people and the city that have lived by and for the sea for centuries.

Don’t miss the simply designed Chapel of São José de Alcalar or the impressive Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição (Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception), built in the 15th century atop a hill and a prominent feature of the city’s skyline. Although it was severely damaged by the 1755 earthquake, it still retains its beautiful original Gothic portal. For a relaxing break, rest under the trees in the Manuel Bivar Garden and watch the fishing boats and pleasure craft sail by. Alternatively, stroll along the lively promenade beside the Marina, bustling both day and night.

Most waterfront restaurants, where you can savor grilled sardines, the local favorite, are located next to the docks. While sardines are enjoyed throughout the region and the country, they are especially famous in Portimão, which hosts a sardine festival in August. Other seafood specialties to try include clams, whelk bean stew, casseroles, and bouillabaisses. The region also offers broad beans, cornmeal (similar to polenta), and traditional almond- and fig-based sweets.

About 3 kilometers from the center, Praia da Rocha is perhaps the most famous beach in the Algarve, with its iconic vast stretch of sand known worldwide. A popular seaside resort since the early 20th century, it features a casino and numerous leisure activities. Historically, it held strategic importance in the 15th century, with the Fortress of Santa Catarina de Ribamar built to protect the harbor and population from pirate attacks, providing crossfire with the São João do Arade Fort in Ferragudo, near another extensive sandy beach called Praia Grande.

Today, the Praia da Rocha Fortress offers excellent views of the city, river, and sea, especially enchanting at sunset. From here, you can also see some of the beaches to the west, starting with Três Castelos Beach. These beaches, varying in size but always framed by jagged rocks, include Careanos, Vau, Barranco das Canas, João d’Arens, Prainha, and Três Irmãos. This sequence ends at the long sandy Praia do Alvor and its estuary, a lagoon area important for bird watching.

To fully appreciate Portimão, view it from all angles. Consider a boat trip along the coast to discover beaches inaccessible by land and admire the rock formations. Game fishing enthusiasts will find this an ideal destination, with the fertile sea teeming with large species like swordfish. For different scenery, travel up the River Arade estuary to Silves, passing through green hills and capturing a variety of memorable images.

Praia da Rocha - Located in the municipality of Portimão, Algarve (Portugal), this beach boasts a vast expanse of sand, covering 146,000 m² along 1.5 km of coastline. The 17th-century Santa Catarina Fortress stands next to the beach, built to defend the Arade river bar.

Lagos - Lagos is a town in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, known for its walled old town, cliffs, and Atlantic beaches. Wooden steps lead to the sandy cove of Camilo Beach, while the nearby Ponta da Piedade cliffs offer stunning headland views and a lighthouse. St. Anthony’s Church, an ornate 18th-century church, faces the Governors’ Castle, a castle with a baroque facade and towers.

Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse - The Ponta da Piedade headland features some of the Algarve’s most impressive natural scenery. This dramatic limestone coastline includes sea pillars, delicate rock arches, and hidden grottos, all sculpted by fierce winter storms. The headland’s beauty is revealed upon descending the cliffs, where the golden cliffs and turquoise sea create a stunning landscape.

Praia do Camilo - A small beach nestled between cliffs, featuring interesting rock formations and clear, calm waters. Access is via a long staircase.

Praia Dona Ana - One of the Algarve’s most picturesque beaches, Praia da Dona Ana is perfect for a beach day. Located south of Lagos within the limestone cliffs of the Ponta da Piedade headland, this beach offers a beautiful natural setting with golden strata cliffs, turquoise waters, and soft sands. It also provides all the amenities of a popular beach, including restaurants, shops, and showers.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water
• On-board WiFi
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Cave boat trip
• Entry/Admission - Ponta da Piedade Lighthouse