Praia da Rocha, Portimão

Name: Praia da Rocha
Address: Portimão, Portugal

#8 among attractions in Portimão

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Praia da Rocha is a beach and built up area on the Atlantic Ocean in the southern section of the concelho of Portimão, Algarve, southern Portugal. On the western edge of the beach stands the Fort of Santa Catarina. A 17th century fortress built to defend the mouth of the Arade River. Now a popular tourist attraction accessible directly from the beach or the road above. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°6'59"N, 8°32'6"W

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Praia da Rocha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort of Santa Catarina, Ponta do Altar Lighthouse, Fort of São João do Arade, Ferragudo.

~1480 ftE
View point, Forts and castles
Fort of Santa Catarina, Portimão
8 min walk • The Fort of Santa Catarina, a historical sentinel overlooking the mouth of the Arade River, is a proud emblem of Portimão's rich maritime past. Constructed in the 17th century during the reign of King Philip II of Spain, who was also Philip I of Portugal, this coastal...
1.1 miSE
Lighthouse
Ponta do Altar Lighthouse
29 min walk • Perched on the cliffs of the Algarve coast, the Ponta do Altar Lighthouse stands as a sentinel over the picturesque town of Ferragudo, Portugal. This historic beacon has guided mariners safely through the treacherous waters of the Atlantic since its inauguration.
0.7 miE
Forts and castles
Fort of São João do Arade, Portimão
19 min walk • Perched on the rocky coastline of the Algarve, the Fort of São João do Arade stands as a sentinel over the estuary of the River Arade, in the city of Portimão, Portugal. This imposing castle, with its robust walls and strategic location, has been a watchful guardian...
0.9 miNE
Area
Ferragudo, Portimão
24 min walk • Ferragudo is a Portuguese civil parish at the western border of the municipality of Lagoa. The population in 2011 was 1,973, in an area of 5.41 km².
0.7 miE
Beach
Praia Grande, Portimão
19 min walk • Praia Grande is a beach situated in the civil parish of Ferragudo, municipality of Lagoa, the Portuguese Algarve. One of many beaches to obtain the name Praia Grande, this coastal zone is located on the eastern back of Rio Arade estuary, south of the town of Ferragudo.
0.7 miE
Beach
Praia da Angrinha, Portimão
19 min walk • Praia da Angrinha is situated along the wide estuary of the Arade River, south of Ferragudo, in Lagoa Municipality.
1 miN
37°7'51"N • 8°32'4"W
Museu de Portimão, Portimão
26 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Praia da Rocha?

Nearby attractions include Fort of Santa Catarina, Portimão (8 min walk), Fort of São João do Arade, Portimão (19 min walk), Praia Grande, Portimão (19 min walk), Praia da Angrinha, Portimão (19 min walk).

How to get to Praia da Rocha by public transport?

The nearest stations to Praia da Rocha:

Bus

Praia da Rocha • Lines: 51 (11 min walk)
Hotel Luar • Lines: 1P (18 min walk)

Praia da Rocha, Portimão

Facts and practical information

Portimão plan & book

Praia da Rocha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Fort of Santa Catarina, Portimão

Ponta do Altar Lighthouse

Fort of São João do Arade, Portimão

Ferragudo, Portimão

Praia Grande, Portimão

Praia da Angrinha, Portimão

Museu de Portimão, Portimão

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Praia da Rocha?

How to get to Praia da Rocha by public transport?