Alcalar
Portimão
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Popular places to visit

Alvor Beach
Kitesurf, head out on the water on a paddleboat or kayak around the surrounding coastline at this Blue Flag-awarded beach.

Rocha Beach
Backed by golden-red cliffs and met by the white-flecked waves of the Atlantic, this spectacular beach is one of the Algarve’s most popular.

Portimão Marina
Acclaimed beaches and a pair of historic fortresses are part of this haven for super-sized yachts. Its orange and red buildings contain shops, bars and restaurants.

Vau Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Vau Beach during your travels in Portimão? Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Tres Irmaos Beach
Bring your camera to photograph this striking beach, which is dotted with large, eye-catching rocks that provide shade and shelter, and harbor several caves.

Portimão Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Praia da Rocha with a trip to Portimão Harbor. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão

Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve

From Lagos: Family way - Dolphin Watching Cruise Catamaran

Sunrise Benagil Full Caves Tour

Portimao: Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise with Sunset Option
Alcalar Hotel Deals

Tivoli Carvoeiro
"Lovely hotel in a stunning setting."
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

NH Lagos Algarve Resort
"Good location, about 10 minute walk to the center. The hotel is a maze it self, and the rooms aren't very big. But for us it worked out perfect because we knew we weren't going to spend much time at the hotel. So for breakfast and bed, it was a perfect location, and overall good."
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
"Loved the place… very pleasant and helpful staff. Great job!"
Reviewed on Jun 20, 2026

Lagos Atlantic Hotel
"We loved this hotel. My husband and I got the custom omelet every morning and it was so good. We loved having access to the pool from our room. We were also close to some of the sights we wanted to see. However, we have a bit of a divider where the bed and air conditioner was so we felt like we couldn't ..."
Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

Carvi Beach Hotel
"You can’t beat the location in Lagos. We would definitely stay here again for that reason alone. The breakfast was amazing as well!"
Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
"Staff, clean room"
Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026
Where to stay in Alcalar

Praia da Rocha

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