Alvor
#109 among destinations in Portugal
Facts and practical information
Alvor is a civil parish in the municipality of Portimão, in the southern Algarve of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 6,154, in an area of 15.25 km². ()
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Nearby attractions include: Alto Golf and Country Club, Fort of Ponta da Bandeira, Estádio Municipal de Portimão, Fort of Santa Catarina.
GolfAlto Golf and Country Club, Portimão
3 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque region of the Algarve, the Alto Golf and Country Club in Portimão, Portugal, is a premier destination for golf enthusiasts and leisure seekers alike. This meticulously designed golf course is a true gem, offering both challenging play for...
City wall, BattlefieldFort of Ponta da Bandeira, Lagos
119 min walk • Nestled along the scenic coastline of Lagos, Portugal, the Fort of Ponta da Bandeira is a testament to the city's historic maritime defenses. This 17th-century fortress, also known as the Forte da Ponta da Bandeira, stands as a stoic guardian at the mouth of the...
Arenas and stadiums, Football, SportEstádio Municipal de Portimão, Portimão
76 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Portimão, the Estádio Municipal de Portimão stands as a testament to the city's passion for sports and its commitment to providing top-notch facilities for athletes and fans alike. This modern sport venue is the home ground of...
View point, Forts and castlesFort of Santa Catarina, Portimão
92 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...
LighthousePonta do Altar Lighthouse
112 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.
Forts and castlesFort of São João do Arade, Portimão
101 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...
Forts and castlesCastle of Lagos, Lagos
120 min walk • Nestled within the coastal town of Lagos, Portugal, the Castle of Lagos, also known as the Castle of the Governors, stands as a historical beacon overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. This formidable structure, steeped in centuries of history, dates back to the 16th century...
Forts and castles, Historical placeCastle of Alvor
2 min walk • The Castle of Alvor is a medieval castle in the civil parish of Alvor, in the Portuguese district of Faro: considered to be a significant military monument associated with the nearby Castle of Silves.
AreaFerragudo, Portimão
103 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.
MemorialRoman ruins of Quinta da Abicada
39 min walk • Abicada is the name of Roman ruins in Mexilhoeira Grande, to the north of the civil parish of Alvor, municipality of Portimão, in Algarve region, Portugal.
Scenic beach near hotels and restaurantsPraia da Rocha, Portimão
85 min walk • 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.
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