Location: Alvor in Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Faro at 75
Kilometres
Nearest Train:
Portimao at 10
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway:
Alvor at 3
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 500
Metres
Car: not necessary
Alvor is a small coastal fishing village that oozes charm. People return here time and time again to enjoy the easy way of life and to sample the local Algarvian Fare in the many restaurants. Or you may choose to stroll through the picturesque streets window shopping, listening to the musicians in the town square or enjoy a drink in any of the several bars.
The Algarve has the most photographed beaches in the world and is also famous for its many championship Golf Courses. A day trip to Slide and Splash, Aqualand, ZooMarine or a Jeep Safari can all be organised from Cats in the town centre. There is a local Sports Centre with an Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts & Soccer Pitch. Praia de Rocha, famous for its nightlife and casinos is a 10 minute drive away. Lagos, Silves, Loule and sagres are all worth a visit and for the shopaholic Algarve Shopping near Albuferia is a 30 minute drive away.
Taxi transfers from the airport costs approximately 75 Euro. Carhire available from Faro Airport
.