5 Ideas to spend a day in Portimao
Portimao is one of the largest and most beautiful cities in the Algarve, a wonderful cultural and economic center in Portugal and also an amazingly fun place to be. In the following, let’s explore 5 Ideas to spend a day in Portimao.
Portimao, the old fishermen’s village by the shore of the Atlantic, today a major tourist destination, has it all, from water sports facilities, boat trips on the Arade River, shopping centers and dozens of boutiques, dolphin watching and golf courses and lavish restaurants and dancing halls.
But there are a few spots in town that you definitely shouldn’t miss:
1. Museu de Portimao is a place that documents 5 millennia of regional history and offers you the opportunity to explore the amazing sea life in the Ocean Revival Underwater Park.
2. A boat trip down the Arade River will take you from Portimao to Silves and back, offering you the most breathtaking sites you can imagine, all lulled by the gentle moves of the waters.
3. Zoomarine in Portimao (close to Albufeira) is a vastly educative experience for the little ones, as well as a fun place for everyone and an excellent family outing idea. Dolphin shows and tropical birds demonstrations are in store for everyone.
4. Playing sports in Portimao is also an excellent idea, especially because the weather is wonderful most of the year. Tennis and golf are the favorite two sports here, but of course, water sports are also at home: scuba diving, swimming, sailing and more.
5. A road trip through the Algarve can be made possible by Algarve car rental. There is much history to discover and a lot of land to cross. Alternatively, you can get a Faro transfer if you want a driver as well as a car at your disposal.
