HomesWorth Stays's Guidebook
Food scene
Great seafood in the centre of Alvor fishing village. After tiger prawns you can step into one of the bars or go for a walk alongside the harbour.
32 locals recommend
Zé Morgadinho
Largo da RibeiraGreat seafood in the centre of Alvor fishing village. After tiger prawns you can step into one of the bars or go for a walk alongside the harbour.
Caniço
Aldeamento Prainha ClubA must visit restaurant set in a rock with breathtaking views and food.
Fantastic tapas in the centre of Portimao old town - Great to try different foods without breaking the bank (has outdoor seating)
26 locals recommend
Casa da Tocha
24 R. Sra. da TochaFantastic tapas in the centre of Portimao old town - Great to try different foods without breaking the bank (has outdoor seating)
Favourite with locals and famous for great food at budget prices. Set in the old fishing port part of Portimao old town
70 locals recommend
Dona Barca
22 R. da BarcaFavourite with locals and famous for great food at budget prices. Set in the old fishing port part of Portimao old town
Taberna da Maré
9 Lgo da Barcafamous for Portuguese cousine.
If you’ll want a break from Portuguese dishes - this is the place for great Italian and European food
6 locals recommend
Restaurante Italiano Al Dente
4 Rua Quinta da PraiaIf you’ll want a break from Portuguese dishes - this is the place for great Italian and European food
Although needs a car to get there, it’s Algarve’s best kept secret - this is the place my family and friends asked to be taken each time they visit - breathtaking views and food - off the beaten track and not yet fully discovered by tourists
29 locals recommend
Sítio do Forno
Although needs a car to get there, it’s Algarve’s best kept secret - this is the place my family and friends asked to be taken each time they visit - breathtaking views and food - off the beaten track and not yet fully discovered by tourists
If you don’t mind 5 minute drive from alvor this place, although not set in a picturesque setting is very popular with locals for its exquisite traditional Portuguese food
13 locals recommend
Restaurante Campu's
N125If you don’t mind 5 minute drive from alvor this place, although not set in a picturesque setting is very popular with locals for its exquisite traditional Portuguese food
Marisqueira Coral
3 Estr. da RochaBest seafood in Portimao - picture taken by us :)
Beach Bar & restaurant with live music accompanying Sunday sunsets Ferragudo - over the bridge from Portimao
46 locals recommend
Club Nau
Beach Bar & restaurant with live music accompanying Sunday sunsets Ferragudo - over the bridge from Portimao
Restaurante Àbabuja
11 Largo da RibeiraA Ribeira
6A Largo da RibeiraTasca Morais
Amazing fried ‚baby squids’ and plenty more grilled fish and meat options. Dining whilst watching sunset over water
Casa da Maré
nº10 Largo da RibeiraAmazing fried ‚baby squids’ and plenty more grilled fish and meat options. Dining whilst watching sunset over water
Restaurante Casa Zé Luís
Beach Club - must visit at least once !
No solo is a beach club with fantastic restaurant - you can rent a lounger (c. €13 pp) or 4 poster bed (€40 for couple for whole day) with sea view and a pool with a bar and DJ on weekends. Ultimate luxury and worth every penny
Must visit at least once - warm salt water pool and beach, plus fantastic restaurant - why don’t make a day of it and spend it on one of the four poster beds. Great atmosphere with pool bar and music - whole day will pass very quickly in this venue :)
155 locals recommend
NoSoloÁgua Portimão
Must visit at least once - warm salt water pool and beach, plus fantastic restaurant - why don’t make a day of it and spend it on one of the four poster beds. Great atmosphere with pool bar and music - whole day will pass very quickly in this venue :)
Sightseeing
One of most popular beach boulevards in Algarve , busy night life, shops cafes restaurants and miles of beach
315 locals recommend
Praia da Rocha
One of most popular beach boulevards in Algarve , busy night life, shops cafes restaurants and miles of beach
Alvor Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Algarve , sporting also nudist visitors
20 locals recommend
Joao de Arens Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Algarve , sporting also nudist visitors
Submarine Beach
A breathtaking queer/gay beach near in Alvor
If you are not into massive and busy beaches this is an absolute gem. Make sure to catch the sunset whilst you are there.
70 locals recommend
Galé Beach
Estrada da GaléIf you are not into massive and busy beaches this is an absolute gem. Make sure to catch the sunset whilst you are there.
Shopping
Aqua Portimão Shopping Centre
72 R. de São PedroGolf family
Adventure Golf Alvor
2 Beco da AmoreiraActivities
Alto Golf and Country Club
Quinta Alto do ValeAlvor Wine
72 R. Dr. Frederico Ramos MendesAlgarve International Circuit
Sítio do Escampadinho, Mexilhoeira GrandeSlide & Splash station
125 Vale de DeusGreat for a family day out
Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125Great for a family day out
Aquashow Park - WaterPark
n.º 1 R. do SeminoKayak Adventures Lagos
Algarve Cave Tours | Vilamoura Boat Trip | Benagil Cave Tours
Neighbourhoods
Alvor
Alvor
Lagos
Neighbouring town
Another popular beach front town (where we also have a sister apartment) most recently chosen by famous footballers to house their upmarket holiday properties
65 locals recommend
Armação de Pêra
Another popular beach front town (where we also have a sister apartment) most recently chosen by famous footballers to house their upmarket holiday properties
Alvor town belongs to Portimao municipal area, although a city in its own right Portimao has both the old town and most famous Praia da rocha beach where we also have sister apartment should you wish to stay there on your next trip.
125 locals recommend
Portimão
Alvor town belongs to Portimao municipal area, although a city in its own right Portimao has both the old town and most famous Praia da rocha beach where we also have sister apartment should you wish to stay there on your next trip.