Montes de Alvor Travel Guide

Portimão

Popular places to visit

Rocha Beach featuring a city, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Rocha Beach

4.5/5(246 reviews)

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.

Rocha Beach
Portimao Marina which includes a bay or harbour

Portimão Marina

4/5(16 reviews)

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.

Portimão Marina
Vau Beach

Vau Beach

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

Vau Beach
Tres Irmaos Beach which includes general coastal views, rocky coastline and a beach

Tres Irmaos Beach

3.5/5(3 reviews)

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.

Tres Irmaos Beach
Rocha Beach showing a beach and general coastal views

Portimão Harbor

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

Portimão Harbor
Portimao featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline as well as a small group of people

Três Castelos Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Três Castelos Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Praia da Rocha. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.

Três Castelos Beach

Things to do

Benagil Cave Sunset Cruise

Benagil Cave Sunset Cruise

£17
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Sunset Cruise
Portimão: Kayak Tour of Benagil Caves

Portimão: Kayak Tour of Benagil Caves

£36
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Portimão: Kayak Tour of Benagil Caves
Ophelia Catamaran Cruises + Beach BBQ

Ophelia Catamaran Cruises + Beach BBQ

£62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ophelia Catamaran Cruises + Beach BBQ
Slide & Splash Waterpark

Slide & Splash Waterpark

£29
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Slide & Splash Waterpark
Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach Boat Tour from Portimao

Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach Boat Tour from Portimao

£26
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach Boat Tour from Portimao
Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour

Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour

£17
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour
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Top hotels in Montes de Alvor

Hotel Algarve Casino

Hotel Algarve Casino

5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, Faro
The price is £174 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
£174
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Fantastic service from staff at time of check-in. Went above and beyond to get us set up with early check-in."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Hotel Algarve Casino
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Rua Raul Brandão, 2 - Bloco B, Lagos
The price is £214 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£214
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Camilo Beach and Dona Ana Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (124 reviews)
"Beautiful property but not convenient to walk for food/shopping/sight seeing. It is a newer hotel so they are working out some of the kinks. They ran out of towels and the lines for breakfast were extremely long if you were later than 8:30am. Would return!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is £279 per night from 17 Sept to 18 Sept
£279
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Tivoli Carvoeiro was even more beautiful in person than in the pictures. Truly a beautiful place with breathtaking views. We will definitely be back one day."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

5 out of 5
Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, Porches, Lagoa, Algarve
The price is £470 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£470
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (650 reviews)
"Great food, very clean"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Vila Vita Parc
WOT Lagos Montemar

WOT Lagos Montemar

3 out of 5
Rua da Torraltinha Lote 33-34, Lagos, Algarve
The price is £85 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
£85
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (380 reviews)
"Great location outside of the world city. It’s cute design concept inside light airy clean fun. Great breakfast. Staff was very nice and helpful!"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

WOT Lagos Montemar
Rochavau Hotel

Rochavau Hotel

4 out of 5
Av. São Lourenço da Barrosa, 61, Portimão, Faro
The price is £111 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
£111
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)
"Great service at front desk & yummy breakfast"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

Rochavau Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Montes de Alvor

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Alagoas

While Alagoas isn't home to many top sights, Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alagoas
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Torralta

While visiting Torralta, you might make a stop by sights like Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach.

Torralta
Tres Irmaos Beach which includes night scenes

Prainha

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Prainha. A stop by Tres Irmaos Beach or Prainha Beach might round out your trip.

Prainha
Portimao featuring food

Portimão City Centre

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Portimão City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Portimão Harbor or Algarve Racing.

Portimão City Centre
Rocha Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Praia da Rocha

Travellers to Praia da Rocha praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Três Castelos Beach and Algarve Casino.

Praia da Rocha
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Monte Judeu

When in Monte Judeu, you can plan a visit to Le Meridien Penina Golf and Alvor Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Monte Judeu

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