Prainha
Portimão
Visit Prainha
Popular places to visit
Tres Irmaos Beach
Bring your camera to photograph this striking beach, which is dotted with large, eye-catching rocks that provide shade and shelter, and harbor several caves.
Alvor Beach
Kitesurf, head out on the water on a paddleboat or kayak around the surrounding coastline at this Blue Flag-awarded beach.
Rocha Beach
Backed by golden-red cliffs and met by the white-flecked waves of the Atlantic, this spectacular beach is one of the Algarve’s most popular.
Portimão Marina
Acclaimed beaches and a pair of historic fortresses are part of this haven for super-sized yachts. Its orange and red buildings contain shops, bars and restaurants.
Vau Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Vau Beach during your travels in Portimão? Stroll along the marina in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Portimão Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Praia da Rocha with a trip to Portimão Harbor. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Benagil Cave Boat Tour - Catamarans or Rib - 2 H From Portimão
From Lagos: Family way - Dolphin Watching Cruise Catamaran
Lagos: Ponta Piedade Sail & Caves Cruise w/Portuguese Tapas
Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Boat Tour
Prainha Hotel Deals
Pestana Alvor Praia Beach & Golf Hotel
"Beautiful beach, clean room, staff very friendly,"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Pestana Blue Alvor Beach - All Inclusive Hotel
Tivoli Carvoeiro
"Wonderful Breakfast!!"
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
Vila Vita Parc
"Gorgeous resort with excellent service and amenities. Views were stunning!"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
"The rooms are basic but clean and our balcony room overlooking the sea/beach was lovely. Breakfast was a hot and cold buffet which had a lot of options and was very fresh. Car parking is available about 2 minutes walk away in a covered parking lot."
Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
NH Lagos Algarve Resort
"Touring Portugal with my elderly mother is difficult with all the cobblestone roads but this hotel was kind enough to loan us a wheelchair to help make it easier for us to explore nearby places. Do not leave without doing one of the boat tours. The smaller the better to go into the caves!"
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Where to stay in Prainha
Praia da Rocha
Travelers to Praia da Rocha praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Algarve Casino and Rocha Beach.
Torralta
If you're spending some time in Torralta, Alvor Beach and Alvor Boardwalk are top sights worth seeing.
Portimão City Centre
Visitors to Portimão City Centre like its beaches and bars, and Portimão Harbor is a sight worth a stop.
Alagoas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alagoas and surrounding area, you can visit Tres Irmaos Beach and Alvor Boardwalk.
Montes de Alvor
Montes de Alvor is well-liked for its historic sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Alvor area, you might plan a trip to Alvor Beach or Le Meridien Penina Golf.
