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Portimão is the second largest city in the Algarve and is well known for the red cliffs that surround it. This picturesque town is notorious and popular with tourists for its warm waters and sandy beaches.
This city offers a range of beautiful sights and activities to enjoy while holidaying here. You can join a cliff walking tour and admire the beautiful stretch of coast overlooking the sea. Why not experience a food and wine tasting tour? Afterall, the Algarve is known for its delicious dining. Spend the day relaxing on any of the sandy beaches or even take a boat out on the open waters where you can get the best view of the city!
Overall Portimão is the perfect destination for couples and families. A holiday here is filled with plenty of sights and activities to enjoy.
Flight to Faro depart Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Knock and Shannon regularly, so a holiday to Portimao can be enjoyed at any time of the year. The flight time is roughly 3 hours and Portimao is approximately 50 minutes from the airport.
Submerge yourself into the cultural activities that Portimão has to offer.
Indulge yourself in delicious seafood and Mediterranean cuisine during your holiday. Portimão offers a great choice of restaurants to choose from, many of which are renowned for their seafood.
Aqua fun water park offers something different for the children to enjoy. With an inflatable water park in the sea, it is impossible for them to be bored.
Portimão offers some fabulous beaches where you can relax to the sound of the ocean washing up on the shore. Praia de Alvor is one of the most charming beaches in Portimão and is famous for its numerous rock formations and caves that you can explore if you’re feeling adventurous.
Aqua Portimão Shopping Centre is a good place to go if you’re looking for some retail therapy. Here you’ll find a great selection of high street shops alongside great restaurants.
Portimão hosts the Afro Nation Festival which is the biggest urban music festival in Europe. Spread over 4 days, festival goers will see live performance from famous R&B and hip-hop artists and experience some of the most epic boat and beach parties.
The most popular time to visit Portimão is during the summer months from June to August. Tourist’s flock to Portimão this time of year in order to experience the warm Mediterranean climate it has to offer. However, if you enjoy high 20’s weather while on holiday, then visiting during the months of July and August would be the perfect time! These are Portimão’s hottest months of the year with temperatures ranging from 25 to 28 degrees.
Euro is used in Portimão.
There is no time difference.
Tourists can use the public bus service, taxis are very common and are an affordable means of transport too. Renting a car would not be recommended as there are many confusing one-way streets.