Montes de Alvor Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Montes de Alvor
Popular places to visit
Alvor Beach
Kitesurf, head out on the water on a paddleboat or kayak around the surrounding coastline at this Blue Flag-awarded beach.
Rocha Beach
Backed by golden-red cliffs and met by the white-flecked waves of the Atlantic, this spectacular beach is one of the Algarve’s most popular.
Portimão Marina
Acclaimed beaches and a pair of historic fortresses are part of this haven for super-sized yachts. Its orange and red buildings contain shops, bars and restaurants.
Vau Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Vau Beach during your travels in Portimão? Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Tres Irmaos Beach
Bring your camera to photograph this striking beach, which is dotted with large, eye-catching rocks that provide shade and shelter, and harbor several caves.
Portimão Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Praia da Rocha with a trip to Portimão Harbor. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
From Lagos: Family way - Dolphin Watching Cruise Catamaran
Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Boat Tour
Portimao: Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise with Sunset Option
Benagil Cave and Marinha Beach Boat Tour from Portimao
Lagos: Ponta Piedade Sail & Caves Cruise w/Portuguese Tapas
Our pick of the best Montes de Alvor Hotel Deals
Tivoli Carvoeiro
"Lovely hotel in a stunning setting."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
"Great hotel and great location and great staff"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
NH Lagos Algarve Resort
"Good location, about 10 minute walk to the center. The hotel is a maze it self, and the rooms aren't very big. But for us it worked out perfect because we knew we weren't going to spend much time at the hotel. So for breakfast and bed, it was a perfect location, and overall good."
Reviewed on 11 June 2026
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
"Amazing"
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Lagos Atlantic Hotel
"We loved this hotel. My husband and I got the custom omelet every morning and it was so good. We loved having access to the pool from our room. We were also close to some of the sights we wanted to see. However, we have a bit of a divider where the bed and air conditioner was so we felt like we couldn't ..."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Carvi Beach Hotel
"You can’t beat the location in Lagos. We would definitely stay here again for that reason alone. The breakfast was amazing as well!"
Reviewed on 17 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Montes de Alvor
Praia da Rocha
Travellers to Praia da Rocha praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Três Castelos Beach and Algarve Casino.
Torralta
While visiting Torralta, you might make a stop by sights like Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach.
Prainha
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Prainha. A stop by Tres Irmaos Beach or Prainha Beach might round out your trip.
Portimão City Centre
Travellers enjoy Portimão City Centre for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Portimão Harbor while you're in the area.
Alagoas
While Alagoas isn't home to many top sights, Tres Irmaos Beach and Alvor Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.
