Holidays to Alvor in the Algarve are action packed yet relaxing from sunbathing on the beaches in the Alvor to splashing arround at the water park in Alvor to a quiet meal in one of the Alvor fish restaurants to dancing the night away in one of the bars and clubs in Alvor. Alvor has something for everyone, alvor is an ideal holiday resort for families and couples, singles and groups. So who ever you are a Holiday to Alvor will tick the box for you.
Alvor is situated towards the far south-western point of the Algarve area and lies just east of the Portuguese resort of Praia de Rocha. This is a quiet resort which oozes charm and character and is now becoming known as a luxury holiday spot. Once a traditional fishing village, the resort has now expanded to cater for tourists all year round and can offer all the amenities such as shops, international restaurants, bars, sports facilities and a luxury golf course, perfect for all those golf enthusiasts. Alvor’s sheltered beautiful lagoon beaches are the perfect place to spend a day of relaxing and soaking up the sun and also an ideal spot for families .This resort is an exceptional destination for those looking for a relaxing, peaceful holiday with a choice of some activities and a low-key nightlife. Spend the day exploring Alvor's maze of cobbled streets and discover its architecture and Moorish history. For a day trip, why not hire a boat and visit the Ria de Alvor estuary, a stunning setting and home to many varieties of birds and other wildlife. Alvor is the perfect choice for those seeking a luxury relaxing break in the Algarve.
On holiday in Alvor, you'll find that old and new go hand in hand. One minute, you'll be enjoying the day's catch at a rustic fish restaurant watching shellfish gatherers trawl the estuary for clams, the next you'll be tapping out the beat at a trendy music bar. One day climbing to the medieval castle ruins, the next splashing down the slides at a local waterpark. An old port and a modern resort – enough to please young and old alike on a summer holiday in Alvor.
We haven't yet mentioned the beaches. Great brushstrokes of golden sand, backed by gentle dunes and punctuated by gigantic islands of rock. No wonder the kids go wild for holidays in Alvor. Parents are impressed too, especially those that pick up the last minute bargains to Alvor with Thomson. However it's not just families that choose Alvor for their summer holidays. Couples appreciate the comforts at some of the more stylish hotels such as the Pestana Alvor Praia, or the Pestana Defim which has its own pampering health club.
Whatever you choose to do by day here, make sure you spend a few evenings at a quayside restaurant, with views over the natural lagoon. For this is the essence of Alvor.
A simple fish meal under the stars overlooking the sea, all washed down with a cold glass of local Portuguese wine.
" Alvor presents many pleasures – from massive sands to a beautiful lagoon and delicious quayside restaurants"
This quaint old port is one of the western Algarve’s natural gems. Facing a natural lagoon linking to the open sea, it’s an authentic chunk of Portugal with a bustling, modern resort. Cobbled lanes curl between white-painted cottages towards the medieval castle remains that crown the port.
Souvenir shops and grocers’ jostle with jaunty neon-signed bars for space. And around the quayside, simple fish restaurants advertise daily specials on cheery-looking blackboards. Elsewhere on the picturesque waterfront, friendly bars and restaurants set their tables at the water’s edge, enticing you to sit for a while.
If you’re here for the beach, then a bit of self-congratulation is due. It’s a massive swathe of sand, fringed by soft dunes, sandstone cliffs and striking rock towers. Pass the kids their buckets and spades and settle back to catch some.
When you’re peckish, pick one of the amiable dune-side restaurants to feast on fresh paella, topped with clams from Alvor’s lagoon. Fancy a change of scenery? Head for the picturesque cliff-enclosed coves – including the beauty spot of Praia de Rocha - along the nearby shores or treat the kids to the local waterpark.
And if mooching around is more your style, take a bus to Portimao with its fountain-decorated square, colourful shops and boat trips.
Whatever your day brings, dinner on Alvor’s waterfront is the perfect finale. Dig into freshly grilled sardines washed down with crisp vino verde, before taking to the old town to savour the lively music bars and disco.
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