Alcalar
Portimão
Popular places to visit
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 care-free afternoon at Vau Beach during your travels in Portimão? Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Portimão Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Praia da Rocha with a trip to Portimão Harbor. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Três Castelos Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Três Castelos Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Praia da Rocha. Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Things to do
Lagos: Boat Cruise to Ponta da Piedade
Half-Day Sailing Tour in Baia de Lagos with Lunch
Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Benagil Caves & Coast boat tour with Swim Stop & free drink
Boat Trip to the Benagil Caves from Armação de Pêra
Top hotels in Alcalar
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Carvi Beach Hotel
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025
Vila Vita Parc
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Tivoli Lagos
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025
Lagos Atlantic Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alcalar
Monte Judeu
When in Monte Judeu, you can plan a visit to Le Meridien Penina Golf and Alvor Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rasmalho
Rasmalho might not have many top sights, but Algarve International Autodrome Raceway and Monchique Thermal Springs are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Montes de Alvor
Montes de Alvor is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Alvor area, you might plan a trip to Alvor Boardwalk or Tres Irmaos Beach.
Alagoas
While Alagoas isn't home to many top sights, Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Portimão City Centre
You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Portimão City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Portimão Harbor or Algarve Racing.
Torralta
While visiting Torralta, you might make a stop by sights like Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach.
- Sao Rafael Beach
- Marina de Lagos
- Benagil Beach
- Rocha Beach
- Praia da Luz
- Marinha Beach
- Salgados Beach
- Alvor Beach
- Dona Ana Beach
- Camilo Beach
- Gale Beach
- Meia Beach
- Porto de Mos Beach
- Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse
- Algarve Shopping Mall
- Slide and Splash Water Park
- Vau Beach
- Alvor Boardwalk
- Lagos Zoo
- Tres Irmaos Beach
- Batata Beach
- Herdade dos Salgados Golf