A little west of Portimão lies Alvor, a fishing village at the mouth of a lagoon. The village has a pleasant centre, a long sandy beach and a special nature area. A great destination for a day out.
The village
The old centre of Alvor lies on a small hill, with white houses, narrow streets and a church at the top. Down by the water lies the harbour, where fishing boats are moored and restaurants grill fresh fish.
Ria de Alvor
Alvor lies on the Ria de Alvor, a lagoon with sandbanks, salt marshes and dunes. It is an important nature area where you can see many birds. At low tide the landscape changes completely.
The Alvor boardwalk
From the village, a wooden boardwalk runs through the dunes along the lagoon and the beach. An easy and beautiful walk, with the sea on one side and the lagoon on the other.
Praia de Alvor
The beach of Alvor is wide and long, with fine sand. Thanks to all that space, you can easily find a spot here even in summer.
Tips
- Combine a walk along the boardwalk with lunch at the harbour.
- Come at the end of the afternoon for a beautiful sunset.
- Bring binoculars if you like birds.
From Ferragudo to Alvor
Alvor lies on the other side of Portimão, a short drive from Ferragudo. From Casa Coppa and Villa Cocheira you are there quickly. Also read our blog about a day trip to Portimão.