Villas in Portimão
Portimão is one of the Algarve's two largest towns, on the Arade river, about 3 km from Praia da Rocha and 4 km from Alvor. It suits stays that want a real town with a marina and sardine restaurants. It is a city, not a resort, so beaches mean a short drive, walk or bus.
- Villas
- 29
- From, per week
- £348
About Portimão
Portimão was historically a fishing and shipbuilding centre on the Arade river, with a fish-canning industry from the 19th century, and grilled sardines are its most famous dish. The Portimão Museum sits in a former sardine canning factory and has a rooftop terrace over the city and the river. The marina is framed by the Santa Catarina and São João forts. Praia da Rocha, the main beach, is about 3 km away, and Praia dos Três Castelos to its west has limestone rocks eroded into shapes likened to castles. Our homes are spread around the city. About half have a private pool, most have air conditioning, and they are mostly for two to four people. For the evening there is the main shopping street and the riverfront.
Is Portimão right for you?
- Best for
- A city base with beaches and a marina close
- Not for you if
- You want a quiet village or a beach on the doorstep of every home.
Near Portimão
Praia da Rocha
About 3 km from the centre, with the 17th-century Fort of Santa Catarina guarding the river mouth and the Três Castelos rocks to the west.
Alvor
About 4 km away, reached by a walk along the river, with a beach.
Portimão Museum
Housed in a former sardine canning factory, covering fishing, archaeology and ethnography, with a rooftop terrace.
Dolphin-watching trips
Wild dolphin-watching boat trips leave from the Portimão marina at Praia da Rocha, a short trip from the centre.
Getting to Portimão
Faro is the airport to use, around 47 minutes by car. Portimão's own small airport has no scheduled flights. Buses and the slow regional train line between Lagos and Faro also connect the two, with trains hourly from Faro. A car helps for the beaches and for the wider western Algarve.
When to go to Portimão
Summers are hot and dry, and July is the sunniest month. Winters are mild and wet, with the most rain between November and January, while June to August is the driest stretch. With over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year the city works in any season, though the beach is really a summer plan.
Villas in Portimão
5-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Portimão
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
8
4
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
from£194
per night
3-star property
4-star property
4-star property
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Portimão
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+5 more
from£80
per night
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Portimão
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
5
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+7 more
from£101
per night
4-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Portimão
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
8
4
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+13 more
from£259
per night
5-star property
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Portimão
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
4
1
0
BBQParkingGarden+5 more
from£67
per night
3-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Portimão
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
6
3
0
Air ConMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£63
per night
BnB Homes Praia da Rocha Strand Elegantes Apartment
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
2
0
0
Air ConParkingWashing Machine+5 more
5-star property
Algarve Pool Villa
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+13 more
from£350
per night
Solmonte at Praia da Rocha
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
4
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
4-star property
Vista Park Residence
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
4
2
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£59
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Portimão
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
2
1
0
Air ConMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
3-star property
Vilarosa - Casa Brasil
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
5
2
0
Air ConMicrowaveWashing Machine+5 more
3-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Portimão
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
6
3
0
Air ConMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£61
per night
3-star property
Estrela do Vau. 3 bedroom
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
6
3
0
Air ConMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£60
per night
4-star property
BnB Homes Praia da Rocha Strand Sonnenverwöhnte Apartmen
Portimão, Algarve, Portugal
2
0
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+6 more
Portimão villa holidays: questions answered
Is Portimão or Carvoeiro better for a villa holiday?
Portimão is a city with a marina, museum and shopping street; Carvoeiro is a smaller cliff-and-cove resort. Choose Portimão for town life and Carvoeiro for small coves.
How far is Praia da Rocha from Portimão?
About 3 km, a short bus ride or roughly a 30-minute walk from the centre. It is the city's main beach.
Does Portimão have an airport?
Not for scheduled flights. Faro airport, around 47 minutes by car, handles the international routes, and buses and an hourly train run between Faro and Portimão.
What should you eat in Portimão?
Grilled sardines. They are the city's most famous dish, and fresh fish more broadly is the local speciality.
Is Portimão good in winter?
It can be. Winters are mild but wet, with the heaviest rain from November to January. Most homes have air conditioning, and about half have a private pool.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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