Location: Alvor in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro International Airport at 70
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Nearest Train:
Portimao at 5
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Nearest Motorway:
Portimao at 2
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 700
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Alvor is a small fishing village 5 kms west of Portimão and only 40 minutes from Faro airport. If you are looking for a traditional unspoilt location, for a peaceful holiday, with fantastic beaches, then this is the place to come. The traditional cottages, cobbled streets & picturesque harbour area give Alvor its unique charm & quaintness. Today Alvor is renowned for its superb beaches; the best sandy beaches in the Algarve. The area is a golfer’s paradise with the Championship course at Penina, Alto & Gramacho all within a 5-10 minute drive & over 25 top class courses within one hours drive. You could try the jeep safari into the Monchique mountain range or the international marinas at Lagos & Portimao. There are a number of historic places worth a visit including Lagos, Silves & Loule. Also there are water parks & the marine zoo nearby. For those seeking late night action Praia de Rocha is a 5 minute taxi drive (approx€5) & has casinos and lots of late night bars & discos.