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Once a quaint fishing village, this fine seaside resort is now a peaceful haven for beachgoers and sun-seekers in the Algarve. The town is brimming with local character and features a picture-postcard marina complete with tranquil waterfront eateries. Well placed along the coast, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to day-trip adventures in this beautiful part of Portugal.

You can choose from a wide variety of affordable hotels in Alvor, including properties with quick and easy beach access.


Neighbourhoods of Alvor

You can discover a number of neighbourhoods in Alvor:

  • Torralta: This beachfront neighbourhood offers plenty of dining opportunities with breathtaking seaside views. The expansive beaches are well serviced with lifeguards and food and drink vendors.
  • Old town: Alvor's town centre features a number of traditional and international restaurants, as well as pleasant low-rise hotels. Most of the town’s main attractions, like the medieval Castle of Alvor ruins, are located here.
  • Alvor Marina: West of town, you’ll find the pretty little marina area with a number of fine hotel options. The marina itself is located on the Ria Alvor and offers excellent boat trips out into the sea.
  • Pedregais : This northeast residential area contains a number of quiet and well-priced hotel options. There are also a number of fine restaurants and bars.

What to see and do in Alvor

Alvor’s main draw is its picturesque local beach and coastal area, a spectacular yellow-sanded shoreline with alluring cliffs and rock formations. Prainha Beach, Torralta Beach and Alvor Poente Beach spread into one another over two miles, offering plentiful sand dunes and beach paths to explore. You'll find a number of alluring natural features along the coast as well, including the Cave of Boião, Ponta João de Arens and the hidden Submarine Beach. Why not explore these hidden caves and beaches with a boat trip? Back in town, you can explore the Castle of Alvor ruins and two pretty historic churches, Igreja Matriz de Alvor and Igreja da Misericordia. There are also ample day trip opportunities to the nearby towns of Lagos and Portimão, as well as water park attractions for little ones like Slide and Splash and Zoomarine.


What to eat in Alvor

Alvor is a typical Algarve fishing town with an excellent choice of fresh seafood restaurants. One of the region's most famous courses here is the sumptuous couvert, or starter, which may consist of oil, bread and cheese – a perfect match for local wine. A speciality within the area is Conquilhas à Algarvia, a clam dish with parsley. Cataplana de marisco is another must-try for seafood lovers, as it contains the best available catch of the day — lobster, clams, squid, etc. — in a luscious tomato and white wine sauce. For dessert, the beautiful stuffed egg thread parcel, Dom Rodrigos, is a must.


Typical events and festivals in Alvor

Alvor celebrates a number of religious and cultural festivals throughout the year, including Carnival, All Saints' Day, Easter, the Immaculate Conception Feast and New Year. Liberation Day is also a particularly lively event to celebrate the country's liberation from dictatorship on April 25th. For something a little different, the Portimão Sardine Festival nearby is an excellent celebration of food and drink with fireworks and feasts.


How to move around in Alvor

Alvor is a small town with no train station or major bus station. There are stations in neighbouring Portimão with local bus or taxi connections to both Alvor and regional airports. As such, a car rental is recommended to truly explore this region.


The climate in Alvor

Alvor has a pleasant climate with hot, dry and sunny summers reaching highs of 26°C. Winters are also mild, with average temperatures of around 12°C.


More interesting facts about and sights in Alvor



The Alvor Estuary is one of the top spots in the Algarve for bird and wildlife watching. The sand dunes of the Alvor Nature Reserve have been well paved with elevated walkways so that you can watch and explore this region without damaging it. Remember to bring your binoculars.

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In Alvor we will have scattered clouds, soft attire is recommended as the temperatures will be warm throughout the day.

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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in Alvor

The most centrally located hotels in Alvor with the best ratings are: Alvormar Apartamentos Turisticos, Pestana Alvor Park Apartamento and Hotel Wyndham Residences Alvor Beach.

It depends on the category of the hotel. If you want to stay at a 4-star hotel in Alvor, the average price per night is 34 , while you will pay an average of 26 for a 3-star hotel, and in a more luxurious 5-star hotel, you'll pay around 61 .

If you're bringing a vehicle, we recommend that you book a hotel with parking in Alvor, like Pestana Alvor Park Apartamento, Hotel Wyndham Residences Alvor Beach or Prainha Clube.

If you´re looking for peace and quiet and want to stay at an adult-only hotel in Alvor, we recommend Hotel Wyndham Residences Alvor Beach.

According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in Alvor are Vilamor Apartamentos, Rr Alvor Baia Resort and Apartamentos Villa Marachique.

If you want to save time, the hotel in Alvor with express check-in and check-out is Hotel Pestana Alvor Praia Beach & Golf Resort.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in Alvor are Pestana Alvor Park Apartamento, Hotel Wyndham Residences Alvor Beach and Prainha Clube.