Portimão
Portimão is the Algarve's second city, spread along the west bank of the Arade river where it opens to the sea. This was the region's great fishing and canning port, and the story is told properly in the Museu de Portimão, an award-winning museum built into a former sardine cannery on the riverfront. The sardine is still the city's signature: the riverside restaurants grill them through the summer, and the city celebrates its sardine festival every August. Day to day, Portimão works as a real city: a long riverfront promenade, a marina, serious shopping, and boats leaving the quays for the coast's caves and upriver towards Silves. Praia da Rocha is effectively the city's beach quarter, ten minutes away: a huge run of sand below ochre cliffs, with a front that runs from family hotels to late-night bars. Inland, the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve has put Portimão on the world's sporting map, hosting Formula 1 and MotoGP on one of the most rollercoaster circuits in racing. Portimão suits people who want city and beach in one: working Portugal in the morning, big Atlantic sand in the afternoon, and grilled sardines by the river at night.
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Sul Informação4h agoDetido homem que assaltou minimercados em Portimão com pistola
Um homem de 59 anos foi detido por suspeitas de três roubos em dois minimercados e uma loja de compra e venda de ouro, em Portimão, anunciou esta quarta-feira, 4 de Novembro, a Polícia Judiciária (PJ). Segundo as autoridades, o homem, usando… O conteúdo Detido homem que assaltou minimercados em Portimão com pistola apa
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Portugal Resident6h agoPortimão Museum marks 100 years of city’s volunteer firefighters
A new exhibition at Portimão Museum will celebrate a century of the city’s volunteer firefighters, tracing their evolution from the first organised rescue efforts of the early 20th century to The post Portimão Museum marks 100 years of city’s volunteer firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Sul Informação6h agoPortimão está a ouvir residentes e empresas para Estratégia de Turismo
A Câmara de Portimão está a ouvir residentes e empresas para definir a Estratégia de Turismo até 2035. Assim, a autarquia disponibiliza, até 13 de Novembro, dois inquéritos online dirigidos aos residentes do concelho e às empresas e entidades com atividade ligada… O conteúdo Portimão está a ouvir residentes e empresas
Portimão FAQs
- What day is the market in Portimão?
- Portimão Flea Market: Held on a Sunday, see upcoming dates. See the upcoming dates at algarvecircle.com/markets/portimao-flea-market.
- How many places are listed in Portimão on Algarve Circle?
- 166 places in Portimão, including restaurants, services and things to do, each contactable directly with no commission.
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Eat & Drink
Nomads - E-Scooters & Specialty Coffee
@nomadscoffee
Specialty coffee shop in Praia da Rocha serving locally roasted beans, fresh juices and homemade sweets.
El Jefe Bar & Street Food
Mexican and American bar in Portimão serving tapas-style street food such as nachos, tacos and quesadillas, with cocktails and craft beer.
DUOO Gastro Theatre
DUOO Gastro Theatre is a chef's table restaurant in Portimão with show cooking in front of 12 seats and tasting menus.
Cozinha da Avó Carminha
Loki Restaurante
Sweet & Salt
Petisqueira Berbigão
Portimao seafood restaurant serving fresh shellfish and traditional Portuguese petiscos, sourced near the Ria de Alvor.
A'Carob
Premium French pastry, bakery and restaurant in Portimão with artisan éclairs and St Honoré cakes.
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AllGarbe
D'Arlete Restaurante
Restaurante Solar do Farelo
NUMA Restaurante
PTM Downtown Brunch & Cocktails
Xarme Restaurante & Bar
Brayden Bennett, Private Chef
Ú Venâncio
O Chefe Silvestre
3B's Restaurante
O Viriato
Sushi & Go
Quinta da Penina
Mãe Terra
Chapão Restaurante & Grill
Urban Grill
Jaja Napoli
Gran Latino Taco Bar
Cais da Lota
Taberna da Maré
Tapas do Mundo
Café Brasil Marisqueira
Delícias de Portimão
La Gioconda
Do
NOS Cinemas Aqua Portimão
Flow Into Bliss
@flowintobliss
Four Hands Hawaiian Lomi Lomi Massage, brought to your door for a deeply restorative experience.
3D Fun Art Museum Portimão
Illusion museum in Portimão with around 40 optical illusion scenes, birthday parties and creative workshops for kids and adults.
Mothership Laser Tag
Epic Fitness
MyCrew
Private yacht charters and boat trips along the Algarve coast, based in Portimão.
Eviva Wine School
Independent wine school in Portimão: courses, masterclasses, tastings and wine tours across the Algarve.
Kartódromo Internacional do Algarve
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Alvor Paddle Tours
Guided stand up paddle tours and SUP rentals from Praia do Alemão near Alvor, exploring coves, caves and quiet beaches.
VILLA PRANA Studio - Portimão
Benagil Express
Alamos Golf Course
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
Marina de Portimão
Peak Adventures Europe
TC Jet Tour
PTMSC - Portimão Surf Clube
5emotions Algarve
Algarcine Cinemas de Portimão
Morgado Golf
Seasiren Tours
Carneirinho's Boat Trips
Seadventure
Alegria Boat Trips & Tours
Dancexpression
Learn2Sail
CrossFit Niner
Museu de Portimão
Atlantis Tours
Portitours
Lumi Luxury Spa
Seadolphins Algarve
RollUP Wellness Center
Algarve SunBoat Trips
Algarve Boat
Ocean 4 Fun
Welcome Boat Trips
Academia de Música de Portimão
Swell Tours Algarve
Sail Away Algarve
My Flow Studio
Yoga Shala Portimão
5Elements Jiu-Jitsu
Tribemar
Arctic Seagull - Benagil Trips
Algarve Outdoor Tours
Thalassa Yachts
The Sailor Charter
Montradartekids
Santa Bernarda Pirate Ship
The Ocean Week
Let's Ride Portugal
EVOC Health Club
Portiate Charter
ProRent
Otter Tours
COAA
Royal Nautic
Rocha Beach House
Stay & Live
Studio Arte - Architecture & Design
@studioarte_architects
An Architecture firm in Algarve, Portugal. Creating sustainable spaces to improve human lives.
Concepto-Studio
@concepto-studio
A creative powerhouse where architecture, interior design, and art converge into unique, timeless concepts. From the heart of the Algarve.
CleanUp Algarve ✨
@cleanup_algarve
Higienização profissional de sofás, colchões, tapetes e estofados, diretamente no conforto da sua casa
Premium Accounting
Certified accountant and tax consultant services in Portimão offering accounting, tax calculation and fiscal advice.
Hart Construction
Design and build renovations, extensions and heritage restoration in Portimão and the western Algarve. 25+ years, English-speaking team.
Greene's College Oxford (Algarve)
CTT Correios de Portugal
Toldolanda
Transform your Algarve outdoors. Toldolanda specialises in bespoke awnings, bioclimatic pergolas, and advanced shade systems, expertly designed for the unique…
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Instituto Clínico do Barlavento
Casa Risa Resort
Rosado Advogados
Jardineiros Deluxe Portimão
Bom Clima
Auto Rent
Centro Médico Algarvestetic
Algarve Computer Centre
hospital-veterin
Medal
Private Transfers Algarve
FJP – Construções
Gardens 4 U
CLCC
Crochet
ItHelp
Proficópia
PortiPools
FotoSul
Craig Rogers Photography
EPV Seguros
PrimeDigital
Arnaut Consultores
Formula Decisiva
Algest Group
POS Informática
Solvet Portimão
GCF IT Consulting
Câmara Municipal de Portimão
Renato Norberto
Taxiarade
Marco Duarte - Reparação de Eletrodomésticos
MJR Contabilidade e Gestão
Cais do Farol
Home Renovation Algarve
Catarina Nunes Advogados
HUB Ativo
Dent'área
Tradusul
WebMax
Connect
A Rocha Portugal
Christian conservation organisation founded in the Algarve in 1983 near Ria de Alvor, running its Cruzinha field centre near Portimao.
the friendship hub
It is a small, curated community of builders, creatives and operators who value focus, collaboration and meaningful connection.
Irish Yappers
Algarve Accueil
Save
Gift Me
Onebike
Móveis Malheiro
Aqua Portimão
Decoradora Bela
ARSUL
Secret Spot Surf Shop
Mercearia Bio
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Lady in Red - Galeria de Arte
Central Skate Shop
A Casa da Árvore
Portimúsica
Mercadona Portimão
Estofoliz
Jarros Florista
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