Nearest Airport
: Faro
at 75
Kilometres
Nearest Train
: Portimao
at 10
Kilometres
Nearest Motorway
: Alvor
at 3
Kilometres
Nearest Beach
: beach
at 500
Metres
Car: not necessary
Alvor is a coastal fishing village with quaint narrow cobbled streets that boast numerous bars, restaurants and shops. The beach is only a few minutes walk and is a superb 3 mile stretch of golden sand and is rated one of the best on the Algarve. The area is a golfer’s paradise with the championship course at Penina just a 10 minute drive, also Alto, Gramacho, Quinta De Morgado & Palamares all within a 15 minute drive. You can drive or go on excursions up into the Monchique Mountains or to the Marinas at Lagos or Portimao where there are plenty of boat trips to choose from. Also there are water parks and the marine zoo nearby. For those wanting to dance the night away Praia de Rocha is a 5 minute taxi ride (5 Euro).There are a number of historic places worth a visit including Lagos, Silves & Loule. There are numerous coach tours & jeep safaris available for those not wishing to drive.