Portimao
Portimão is the second city in the Algarve after Faro, the capital of "Barlavento".
Portimão is a port city in the Algarve in southern Portugal, visited by some cruises, which can be seen near Praia da Rocha. It is known for its historic center, lively marina and proximity to several beaches other than the famous Praia da Rocha Beach. Today, Portimão is the third national port (after Lisbon and Funchal) to receive more cruise ship passengers, strengthening quality tourism in an area characterized by mass tourism.
In recent years, the mouth of the Portimao River (Arade River) has been the scene of important events. It is also the location of the Portuguese race of the International Championship of Formula 1 in Motonáutica. Portimão is now a reference municipality in the Algarve. The anchor post of the Eastern Algarve is characterized by its tourist offer, its pulsar and its dynamism, as well as a multitude of activities that make your daily life intense on different levels and characterized by a rhythm that goes on all year round.
There is a museum in Portimão, a restored 19th-century cannery with exhibits on local history. The Church of Our Lady of Conception in the center of the city in Gothic style with its tiles. Praia da Rocha is Portimão's nightlife spot, with cliffs as a backdrop and the medieval fortress of Santa Catarina de Ribamar.
Zip code: 8500
Population: 55,614 (2011)
District: Faro
Water parks such as Slide e Splash and Zoomarine are approximately 30 minutes away.
Golf near Alvor: - Alto Golf Course Alvor | Penina Golf Course Alvor | Morgado Golf Course Portimao | Palmares Golf Course Lagos
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