Portugal · City Tours

Full-Day Portimão Sightseeing Tour with Alcalar and Alvor

1 Day Round trip from 8500 Portimão Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Relax and stroll on the sandy beach of Praia da Rocha
  • 02 Admire beautiful views of Ferragudo Village from Santa Catarina Fort
  • 03 Enjoy a good coffee and a local sweet at Casa Inglesa pastry shop
  • 04 Visit Alameda da República and see the parish church and the Church of the Jesuit Collegio
  • 05 Explore the archaeological site of Alcalar
  • 06 Stroll through the narrow streets of Alvor and admire panoramic lagoon views

Visit the notable sites of the splendid city of Portugal, Portimão, on this full-day tour. Relax on the sandy beach of Praia da Rocha, admire beautiful views of Ferragudo Village, and stop at Casa Inglesa pastry shop for a good coffee and a local sweet. Continue to the Church of the Jesuit Collegio and the archaeological site of Alcalar, then explore the narrow streets of Alvor and take in the panoramic view of the lagoon.

Enjoy a walk along the long sandy beach from the elevated position of Santa Catarina Fort, with the mouth of the Arade River and beautiful views of Ferragudo Village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Portimao, Alvor
Languages English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Praia da Rocha, Portimão and Alvor Discovery

  • Meet your tour guide at the pickup spot and head to Praia da Rocha.

  • Enjoy a walk along the long sandy beach from the elevated position of Santa Catarina Fort, with the mouth of the Arade River and beautiful views of Ferragudo Village.

  • Proceed towards the city centre and reach the Ribeirinha area to enjoy a good coffee accompanied by a local sweet at Casa Inglesa pastry shop.

  • Walk to the town centre and stop at Alameda da República, where a parish church is located. Then see the Church of the Jesuit Collegio before relaxing and enjoying a delicious lunch at a restaurant.

  • Visit the archaeological site of Alcalar in the afternoon.

  • Travel to Alvor and stroll through its narrow streets while admiring the panoramic view of the lagoon.

  • Drive back to your hotel after the tour.

Praia da Rocha, Santa Catarina Fort and the mouth of the Arade River, Ferragudo Village views, Alvor lagoon panorama

Where this trip takes you

Praia da Rocha, Santa Catarina Fort and the mouth of the Arade River, Ferragudo Village views, Alvor lagoon panorama

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 8500 Portimão 2 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation
  • English-speaking Portuguese tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Ticket to Alcalar

  • City Museum

  • Boat trip to Silves

  • Lunch and coffee

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Portimão, Portugal
Tour start
8500 Portimão, Portugal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in 8500 Portimão.

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