Alcalar Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Três Castelos Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Três Castelos Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Praia da Rocha. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area or visit its lively bars.
Praia da Marina
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Marina during your trip to Portimão? Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve
Portimao: Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise with Sunset Option
From Lagos: 2.5-Hour Guided Coastal Boat Tour & Grotto Visit
Sunrise Benagil Full Caves Tour
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Our pick of the best Alcalar Hotel Deals
Vila Vita Parc
Staff very welcoming and courteous
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
almost everything
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Apartment is modern, clean. Full kitchen. Washer and dryer work great. Restaurant inside hotel serves great dinner.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Lagos Atlantic Hotel
Great place to stay!!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Rochavau Hotel
Beautiful hotel; friendly staff; wonderful location. Easily walkable to the beach and all it has to offer.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alcalar
Monte Judeu
When in Monte Judeu, you can plan a visit to Golf do Morgado and Le Meridien Penina Golf, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rasmalho
Rasmalho might not have many top sights, but Algarve International Circuit and Golf do Morgado are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Montes de Alvor
Montes de Alvor is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Alvor area, you might plan a trip to Le Meridien Penina Golf or Alvor Boardwalk.
Alagoas
While Alagoas isn't home to many top sights, Tres Irmaos Beach and Alvor Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.
Portimão City Centre
Travellers enjoy Portimão City Centre for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Portimão Harbor while you're in the area.
Torralta
While visiting Torralta, you might make a stop by sights like Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach.
