Portimão
Portimao is a port city on the southern coast of Portugal and offers easy access to some of the country's best beaches. Follow the Arade River south of the city center to reach the Marina de Portimao and iconic Praia da Rocha, Portimao's most popular beach and resort destination. West of Praia da Rocha lies a variety of equally stunning beaches, including Praia do Vau, Praia dos Três Castelos, and Praia João de Arens. Other highlights of this vibrant coastal city include Museu de Portimão, which features exhibits on the city's past reliance on the fishing and canning industries, the Mercado Municipal, Portimao's central marketplace, and the Fortaleza de Santa Catarina, which houses the remnants of an historic fort.
Learn More About Portimão
Museu de Portimão
This museum illuminates the history of this area's canning and fishing industry.
Praia da Rocha
Beautiful Atlantic Ocean beach in close proximity of restaurants and hotels. Don't miss the boardwalk!
Playa de los tres hermanos
On this protected shoreline, dramatic rock formations greet visitors and provide the perfect photo opportunity.
Festival da Sardinha
From 8/5/2025 - 8/10/2025
Join the vibrant Portimão Sardine Festival along the scenic Arade River waterfront and indulge in freshly grilled sardines, a true staple of Portuguese cuisine. Enjoy live music, folk dancing, and a variety of cultural activities that celebrate the rich traditions of the Algarve. Bring the whole family for a delightful summer outing filled with regional delicacies, entertainment, and authentic Portuguese conviviality.
Festival Mar Me Quer
From 8/13/2025 - 8/15/2025
Dive into the coastal charm of Ílhavo, Portugal during Festival Mar Me Quer, a cultural event that showcases the town’s deep connection to the sea. Set against Ílhavo’s picturesque waterfront, the festival offers an immersive atmosphere that highlights both traditional and contemporary maritime culture through a variety of amenities that include live music performances, theater, dance, fresh seafood, and visual arts exhibitions.
FATACIL
From 8/22/2025 - 8/31/2025
Step into the vibrant world of FATACIL, the Algarve's premier summer extravaganza that effortlessly blends tradition, culture, and contemporary entertainment. Stretching across expansive exhibition areas, this iconic festival showcases the finest in agriculture, commerce, entertainment, crafts, and gastronomy, all under one sprawling venue. Join thousands of visitors who have placed FATACIL at the top of their summer itineraries, and discover why it's the crown jewel of the Algarve's tourism circuit.