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Things to see in Portimão (Portugal): 88 places and when to go

Portimão is a town in Portugal with around 61,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 88 places in and around it, mainly Beaches (36), History (23), Nature (12). The best known are Castle of Silves, Praia da Luz and Praia da Marinha. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Portugal · 37.1337, -8.5333
Population
About 61,000
Places
88 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Beaches (36) · History (23) · Nature (12) · Wildlife (9) · Hiking (9) · Temples (6)
Best time
April to October.
Also possible
November to March.
Nearest airport
FAO Faro, 52 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Fóia, at 902 m.

What to see in Portimão

The places in and around Portimão, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 64, by what you come to do:

When to go to Portimão

The best time to visit Portimão is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:43
  2. FebPossible10:38
  3. MarPossible11:43
  4. AprBest time12:58
  5. MayBest time13:59
  6. JunBest time14:32
  7. JulBest time14:19
  8. AugBest time13:26
  9. SepBest time12:13
  10. OctBest time11:01
  11. NovPossible9:58
  12. DecPossible9:28

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. In June, 88 of the 88 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Portimão

The nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO, Faro), 52 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Portugal, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Portimão?

The best known: Castle of Silves, Praia da Luz, Praia da Marinha, Fóia, Luz. In all, 88 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Portimão?

April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.

How do you get to Portimão?

The nearest main airport is Faro - Gago Coutinho International Airport (FAO), 52 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Portimão as the destination and these 88 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.