Prainha Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Tres Irmaos Beach showing night scenes
Tres Irmaos Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach
Tres Irmaos Beach featuring rugged coastline, a sandy beach and a sunset
Tres Irmaos Beach which includes general coastal views, a sandy beach and a sunset
Tres Irmaos Beach which includes rocky coastline, a beach and general coastal views

Popular places to visit

Tres Irmaos Beach showing a sandy beach, a sunset and rocky coastline

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.

Tres Irmaos Beach
Rocha Beach showing a city, a coastal town and general coastal views

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.

Rocha Beach
Portimao Marina featuring a bay or harbour

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.

Portimão Marina
Vau Beach

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.

Vau Beach
Rocha Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views

Portimão Harbor

Explore the waterfront in Praia da Rocha with a trip to Portimão Harbor. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Portimão Harbor
Portimao featuring general coastal views and rugged coastline as well as a small group of people

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.

Três Castelos Beach

Activities

Half-Day Sailing Tour in Baia de Lagos with Lunch

Half-Day Sailing Tour in Baia de Lagos with Lunch

NZ$104
per adult
Half-Day Sailing Tour in Baia de Lagos with Lunch
Benagil Cave Sunset Cruise

Benagil Cave Sunset Cruise

NZ$39
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Sunset Cruise
Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour

Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour

NZ$39
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Portimão to Benagil: Adrenaline Wave 90 Minutes Cave Tour
From Lagos: 2.5-Hour Guided Coastal Boat Tour & Grotto Visit

From Lagos: 2.5-Hour Guided Coastal Boat Tour & Grotto Visit

NZ$52
per adult
From Lagos: 2.5-Hour Guided Coastal Boat Tour & Grotto Visit
Lagos: Dolphin & Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist

Lagos: Dolphin & Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist

NZ$105
per adult
Lagos: Dolphin & Benagil Tour with Marine Biologist
Lagos: Boat Cruise to Ponta da Piedade

Lagos: Boat Cruise to Ponta da Piedade

NZ$34
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lagos: Boat Cruise to Ponta da Piedade
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Our pick of the best Prainha Hotel Deals

Pestana Alvor Praia Beach & Golf Hotel

Pestana Alvor Praia Beach & Golf Hotel

5 out of 5
Praia dos Três Irmaos, Alvor, Portimão
The price is NZ$531 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$531
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star beach hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"Great facilities and close to the beach"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Pestana Alvor Praia Beach & Golf Hotel
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is NZ$607 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$607
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The hotel location was beautiful. The room was large and very clean, but the hotel halls themselves were being worked on at the time of our stay and were not that clean. The food at the hotel bar was mediocre, but the breakfast was very good. It was unfortunate you could no longer access the beach ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Rua Raul Brandão, 2 - Bloco B, Lagos
The price is NZ$493 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$493
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Camilo Beach and Dona Ana Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
"First Class service"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
Carvi Beach Hotel

Carvi Beach Hotel

3 out of 5
Alameda Dr. Armando Soares Ribeiro, Praia Dona Ana, Apartado 33, Lagos
The price is NZ$479 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$479
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Loved being on the beach. Hotel was a bit dated. The restaurant was great though!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Carvi Beach Hotel
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

5 out of 5
Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, Porches, Lagoa, Algarve
The price is NZ$1,090 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$1,090
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (649 reviews)
"Very expensive but their is a price for quality and exclusivity"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Vila Vita Parc
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG

4 out of 5
Av. do Estádio, PO Box 2445, Albufeira
The price is NZ$307 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
NZ$307
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (243 reviews)
"Definitely I will be back again on this property!!! So so so happy!!!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Prainha

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Torralta

While visiting Torralta, you might make a stop by sights like Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach.

Torralta
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Alagoas

While Alagoas isn't home to many top sights, Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Alagoas
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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 Alvor Boardwalk or Tres Irmaos Beach.

Montes de Alvor
Rocha Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach

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.

Praia da Rocha
Portimao showing food

Portimão City Centre

5/5(1 area review)

You'll enjoy the beaches and bars in Portimão City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Portimão Harbor or Algarve Racing.

Portimão City Centre
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Monte Judeu

When in Monte Judeu, you can plan a visit to Le Meridien Penina Golf and Alvor Boardwalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Monte Judeu

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