Alvor
Alvor manages a rare Algarve trick: it is both a proper working fishing village and one of the region's best-loved beach bases, and neither side crowds the other out. The old town climbs back from the harbour in whitewashed lanes, past the parish church with its carved Manueline doorway, to terrace restaurants where the fish on your plate came off a boat you can see from your table. Below, the Ria de Alvor estuary spreads out towards the west: a protected lagoon of sandbanks, salt marsh and wading birds, crossed by the wooden boardwalks that have become Alvor's signature walk. Follow them and you land on Praia de Alvor, a wide arc of sand running east towards the ochre rock stacks of Três Irmãos. Families get space and calmer water; walkers get the dunes and the estuary light. Evenings centre on the strip along the harbour, where the seafood houses and small bars fill from spring to late autumn. Portimão is ten minutes away when you want a city's shops or a marina, and Lagos is twenty in the other direction, but Alvor's point is that most days you will not bother with either.
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Sea, sunglasses, repeat. Flawless.
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Portugal Resident3d agoAlgarve Wine Society enjoys Alvor pairing dinner
Members and guests of the Algarve Wine Society gathered at Wyndham Residences Restaurant in Alvor on Wednesday, September 16, for a dinner showcasing wines from Herdade da Figueirinha. The evening The post Algarve Wine Society enjoys Alvor pairing dinner appeared first on Portugal Resident .
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Postal5d agoCinco entidades de Portimão homenageadas no quinto aniversário da Coaching 5
Grupo de Amigos do Museu, Teia d’Impulsos, Alvor FM, Casa de Nossa Senhora da Conceição e Toastmasters serão distinguidos
PTPostal13 Sept“Tem corrido bastante bem”: britânica troca o Reino Unido por esta vila no Algarve e abre uma roulote de bebidas com o marido
Ellie e Daniel deixaram o trabalho que tinham numa farmácia no Reino Unido para abrirem uma roulote de bebidas na vila de Alvor
Alvor FAQs
- How many places are listed in Alvor on Algarve Circle?
- 33 places in Alvor, including restaurants, services and things to do, each contactable directly with no commission.
- Are there beaches near Alvor?
- Yes. Beaches near Alvor include Praia da Prainha, Praia do Alvor Nascente, Praia do Alvor Poente, Praia do Submarino. See them all at algarvecircle.com/beaches?town=alvor.
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Eat & Drink
Clarice's Alvor
Brunch spot in Alvor known for Japanese souffle pancakes and specialty coffee, TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice winner.
The Black Stove
Irish pub built in the heart of Alvor in 2004, with live music most nights, big screen GAA, football and rugby, and Guinness imported straight from Dublin.
Adega D'Alvor
Seafood restaurant in a restored old tavern in Alvor, known for live shellfish and charcoal-grilled fresh fish, with a 60-year-old wine cellar.
Caniço
Cliffside Mediterranean seafood restaurant and bar on Praia dos Três Irmãos in Alvor, with online booking and event hire.
Villa Alvor
Wine estate and enoturism experience across 86 hectares in Alvor with vineyard tours and tastings.
Restaurante Àbabuja
Fresh fish, seafood and traditional Algarve dishes by Alvor estuary since 1992.
Wild's Sandwich Boutique
Cafe and sandwich boutique in Alvor serving breakfast, brunch and specialty coffee, with beach picnic and grazing boxes to order. Rated 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor.
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Penina Golf & Resort
Three golf courses at Penina Hotel & Golf Resort in Portimão, including the Algarve's first 18-hole course, built in 1966 by Sir Henry Cotton.
Desportos Náuticos de Alvor
Yamaha jet ski rental and inflatable towables at Praia dos Três Irmãos, Alvor, run by a team with 40+ years of experience; RNAAT 35/2010.
Longevity Health & Wellness Hotel
A 5-star adults-only medical wellness hotel above Alvor bay, with 70 sea-view rooms and suites, a rooftop infinity pool and doctor-led health programmes.
Pestana Alto Golf
18-hole, par 70 course in Alvor, the last course designed by Sir Henry Cotton, opened in 1991.
Johanna Hessling
Yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki Master and Mobilisation Therapist in Alvor, offering private yoga, Yoga Nidra, Reiki and her 1:1 AMOR programme.
Eden Alvor
Tropical mini golf, heated spa and terrace restaurant in Alvor, with a golf simulator and massage treatments, open daily 10am to 11pm.
Alvor Fishing Donzela
Fishing charter operator in Alvor running the 32ft boat Donzela: family, bottom, shark, jigging and big game fishing trips.
Algarve Bike Hire
Bicycle rental and guided tours in the Algarve with delivery service between Faro and Sagres.
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Alvor Boat Trips
Family-run boat trip operator in Alvor since 1997: Benagil Cave tours, fishing trips, coastal cruises, Silves River cruises and sunset cruises.
SunBikeTours Algarve
Roadbike, MTB, e-bike and trekking bike rental and guided tours in the Algarve.
Wooden Boat Tours
Traditional Portuguese boat tours, kayak experiences and rentals from Alvor exploring caves and beaches.
Studio Zen Spa
Massage and beauty spa in Alvor offering relax, sport and hot stone massage, facials, manicure, pedicure and body treatments, by appointment.
Stay & Live
Jules Web Studio
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A petit digital marketing, virtual assistance and social media agency in Algarve & Alentejo
CUF Alvor Hospital (Grupo HPA Saúde)
The Algarve's flagship private hospital in Alvor, open since 1996, with 24-hour urgent care and a full range of specialities, now part of the CUF network.
CTT Correios de Portugal
Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.
Mr Pools
Pool maintenance, water treatment, equipment checks, leak detection, renovations and repairs in the Algarve.
Maria Mendes Atelier
Architecture and interior design services for new builds, renovations and decorative projects.
Wool Clean
Professional upholstery cleaning and waterproofing: sofas, mattresses, carpets, chairs and vehicle interiors, treated at your home across the Algarve.
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Algarve Fix
English-speaking general contractors providing kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels, and full renovations across the Algarve.
Property Clean Algarve
Professional cleaning services for residential, Airbnb and commercial properties across the Algarve.
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APAA – Associação de Protecção Animal do Algarve
Algarve animal charity since 1994, funding sterilisations and emergency vet care, with charity shops in Silves and Alvor.
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Imagine Jewellery
Family-run handmade jewellery maker since 1981, crafting silver and gold pieces set with gemstones, with shops in Alvor, Carvoeiro and Lagos.
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