Guidebook for Portimão
Food Scene
If you love grilled fish and seafood the "Zona Ribeirinha" is the place to eat, its one of my favorite places. There's an area of many restaurants almost at the end of the promenade (shortly before the bridge) that you access by walking through a tunnel under "R. Serpa Pinto" street. Check out Grilled Sardines and the Clams (Ameijoas a Bulhao Pato), or fried baby squid (Lulas A Algarvia).
Another favorite in the "Zona Ribeirinha" is the outdoor cafe by the fountain, also excellent for Portuguese pastry and a cold drink under a shady umbrella.
25 locals recommend
Zona Ribeirinha de Entre Pontes
If you love grilled fish and seafood the "Zona Ribeirinha" is the place to eat, its one of my favorite places. There's an area of many restaurants almost at the end of the promenade (shortly before the bridge) that you access by walking through a tunnel under "R. Serpa Pinto" street. Check out Grilled Sardines and the Clams (Ameijoas a Bulhao Pato), or fried baby squid (Lulas A Algarvia).
Another favorite in the "Zona Ribeirinha" is the outdoor cafe by the fountain, also excellent for Portuguese pastry and a cold drink under a shady umbrella.
Drinks & Nightlife
Along the promenade the marina area, there are many restaurants and bars with live music as well as a casino, this area is a fun place to go to - ideal for the young and young at heart.
315 locals recommend
Praia da Rocha
Along the promenade the marina area, there are many restaurants and bars with live music as well as a casino, this area is a fun place to go to - ideal for the young and young at heart.
Sightseeing
The entire " Serra de Monchique" (Monchique Mountain) has an abundance of sightseeing areas & trails, including the typical town of Monchique.
If you enjoy therapeutical relaxation check out "Thermal Spa of Caldas de Monchique located at the middle level of the Foia Mountain overlooking the coast of the Algarve. Surrounded by eucalyptus trees.
267 locals recommend
Monchique
The entire " Serra de Monchique" (Monchique Mountain) has an abundance of sightseeing areas & trails, including the typical town of Monchique.
If you enjoy therapeutical relaxation check out "Thermal Spa of Caldas de Monchique located at the middle level of the Foia Mountain overlooking the coast of the Algarve. Surrounded by eucalyptus trees.
Shopping
This Mall is quite unique in its design of indoor/outdoor concept, has an excellent variety of brand name shops, bookstores and fashion clothing, an excellent food court that features live music at times.
341 locals recommend
Aqua Portimão Shopping Centre
72 R. de São PedroThis Mall is quite unique in its design of indoor/outdoor concept, has an excellent variety of brand name shops, bookstores and fashion clothing, an excellent food court that features live music at times.
Essentials
This is a smaller supermarket but with excellent grocery and bakery superstore, also has a good food court and other services such as a bank, laundry/dry cleaning bookstore, and many other shops.
132 locals recommend
Continente Portimão
Lote 1 Beco da MalataThis is a smaller supermarket but with excellent grocery and bakery superstore, also has a good food court and other services such as a bank, laundry/dry cleaning bookstore, and many other shops.
Entertainment & Activities
If you golf you need to check out Alto golf course it's PGA rated and its tops.
9 locals recommend
Alto Golf and Country Club
Quinta Alto do ValeIf you golf you need to check out Alto golf course it's PGA rated and its tops.