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 romantic 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 Museum
Learn about Portimão’s history, heritage and connection to the sea at this modern museum occupying a former sardine and mackerel canning factory.
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 romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Portimao: Luxury Sail-Yacht Cruise with Sunset Option
Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Caves Boat Tour
From Lagos: 2.5-Hour Guided Coastal Boat Tour & Grotto Visit
Boat Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos
Our pick of the best Alcalar Hotel Deals
Vila Vita Parc
Immaculate hotel experiance, superb service and and in pretty much every way. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Absolutely beautiful hotel. The minute I walked into my room and saw the stunning ocean I was in awe. To wake up to that view every morning was breathtaking. The buffet breakfast was awesome, everything was delicious and the variety of food was great. I will be returning to this hotel. Couldn’t ask ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Nice one bedroom apartment, close to the beach with a nice restaurant, but restaurant in a hotel was closed for dinner, very inconvenient. Spa and pool only open till 6 pm, just the time to relax. And no robs in the room. Usually hotels with spa provide them. Next time will look for another ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
Was overall excellent. Superb room, breakfast outstanding. Hotel is tired & some money needs to be spent; however it's outstandingly clean & very comfortable stay was had.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Carvi Beach Hotel
Yes and yes
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Lagos Atlantic Hotel
Great modern hotel. Clean. Attentive. Very good buffet breakfast.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alcalar
Monte Judeu
When in Monte Judeu, you can plan a visit to Le Meridien Penina Golf and Portimão Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Rasmalho
Rasmalho might not have many top sights, but Algarve International Circuit and Monchique Thermal Springs 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.
