A Closer Look at the Wonderful Reasons to stay in Portimão
Situated on the Southern coast of Portugal, Portimão is a naturally beautiful location and has become one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations this reason and a number besides.
Portimão offers a range of different attractions that mean it provides innumerable different positives and draws for a wide range of tourist types. Whether it is land or water activities, golf, sunshine, great food or the pursuit of a nature holiday, Portimão and its surround area offers a lot. So, let’s take a look at some of the most sought after attractions the area has that the tourists tend to love. ( Image by aforker )
On The Beach
Of course, sunshine and the beach have always been notable attractions for Portugal in general and Portimão has some, if not the best beaches in the country. The sun kissed sandy shores of the Praia da Rocha, Vau, Três Irmãos and Alvor beaches are a significant draw for tourists. These beaches are carved between magnificent cliffs and turquoise sea and are perfect for getting a tan to envy Staying at Rocha Hotel Apartamento allows you easy access to these golden sands. ( Image by M2inOR)
For more active folk, the beaches are also a great place to visit and host to a range of offerings. Snorkelling and diving are two of the most popular and Portimão’s Atlantic position allow for some exciting adventures. For those who don’t enjoy underwater pursuits, there’s a smorgasbord of boat trips, sailing trips and water sports to try too.
Golfing
The Algarve is famed for its golfing and Portimão itself offers some of the best courses in the region – five of them overlook the ocean – offering glorious views of the great sea. There are five courses in the immediate vicinity of the region and they offer all standards of golfer an enjoyable 18 holes.
If you’re into motorsport then the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve could be well worth a trip and motor heads can either test their driving skills or spectate one of the top quality motorsport events held here.
Getting back to Nature and Sightseeing
The amazing power of the Atlantic Ocean has taken its toll on Portimão and has managed to carve out some of the most dramatic and astoundingly beautiful landscapes many will ever see, Visit Sagres, or take a trip and hike to across the Monchique Mountains. The Alvor estuary wetland area is also a fantastic place to visit and is home to beautiful sights and amazing wildlife. ( Image by Fragga )
The Algarve is also a fantastic place to witness the remains of Portugal’s position as a world power and there’s any number of fantastic ancient buildings in the region. Alvor is a worthwhile trip and showcases the charms of old Portugal – certainly one for the culture vultures.
Out and About
Portimão is renowned for its great nightlife and whether you’re after a taste of some great Portuguese food, or want to go bar hopping, or wish to dance the night away – it has something for everyone. There are places to suit each and every taste and budget and many of them are located along the seafront, offering a shimmering after dark view and a memorable night out.
Portimão and the area around is as we said earlier, a place that has something for everyone. So, why not take a trip and experience this fabulous area?
Featured Image by Ricardo Coelho
