This centrally located 2-bedroom Apartment in Portimão is a contemporary apartment with great city views. It comprises of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a fully equipped kitchen with a washing machine, coffee machine and most equipment you may need. There is access to a balcony with great views over the city. It is located in a quiet residential area of Portimão with easy access to downtown as well as the Praia da Rocha beach. Close to several amenities such as restaurants, supermarkets and cafes.
The city of Portimão has more than 50,000 permanent residents and is the largest town in the Algarve’s Barlavento (windward) side. It is also the Algarve’s second largest city, after Faro. The city was discovered by national tourists and Praia da Rocha was one of the region’s original summer holiday destinations. This city was, for decades, a summer resort for wealthy families of Portimão, of the Algarve and Andalusia. English visitors came in the winter season.
The municipality is served by excellent accesses, including boat (marina which also receives cruise liners), bus (direct links to Spain, Lisbon and other large cities in the Algarve, as well as the Vai-vem which ensures coverage of the entire municipality on a regular basis), as well as a small aerodrome located in Alvor. It is 63km from Faro International Airport and 297km from Lisbon.
The city centre is 2 km from the sea, and the most sought areas are the beach of Praia da Rocha and along the river Arade. Here several events such as the International Formula 1 Powerboating Championship take place. Also where the river mouth is framed by the marina and by the picturesque village of Ferragudo in the neighbouring council of Lagoa.
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