Discover Portimao by Hire Car

The lively resort town of Portimao lies in the middle of the rocky Algarve and is considered the Algarve’s most important commercial city after Faro.

Around the large fishing port you will find many restaurants today with a rich selection of the country’s typical fish dishes.

From sardines to king prawns, there is a wide range of seafood of all kinds. Visitors to Portimão should definitely try out the Algarve’s tasty fish cuisine in one of the converted boathouses.

As one of the Algarve’s main tourist fishing spots, Portimao offers a wide range of things to do.

Leisure activities in Portimao

In the 'Rua do Comércio', a pedestrian-only shopping street, you can shop at your leisure or simply stroll around and then stop off at one of the many cafés.

You should definitely visit the river boulevard with its picturesque street cafés.

The beach “Praia da Rocha” with its bizarre rock formations invites you especially in the warm summer months to go swimming.

Nearby are the Roman ruins of Abicada which give a good impression of ancient Portugal.

If you fancy excursions into the interior, take a hire car to the famous nature reserve “Ria de Alvor” or visit the old and romantic town of Silves.

A trip to the distant “Cabo de São Vicente”, the southwestern tip of mainland Europe is also worth a visit. As a tip, it is recommended to drive to the small villages that have remained very pristine.