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Families travelling with young children or holidaymakers looking for a more peaceful base for their Algarve holiday will appreciate the wonderful resort town of Alvor with its laid-back and relaxed atmosphere and authentic character. Plan your next holiday in Portugal and check all our available villas in Alvor and villas in Algarve.
Praia dos Tres Irmaos is a beautiful beach with some fantastic rock formations located in Alvor. You will not only enjoy the amazing rock formations but also the 7 km long of a very sunny sandy beach. Praia dos Tres Irmaos means ‘three brother’s and this refers to the different rock formations you can find on the beach.
As well as the stunning rock formations the beach is well equipped with restaurants, toilets and lifeguard service, which makes it the perfect spot for families that want to enjoy the scenery without travelling long.
Alvor huge sandy beach is perfect if you want the calmness that a spacious beach can offer. However, if laying down on the sunshine is not your thing you’ll also find water sports rentals and schools for kitesurfing, water skiing, windsurfing and sailing, and a great selection of beach restaurants to choose.
Alvor is much more than a beautiful fishing town and it does not only offer Portuguese culture and beach all at once but it’s also equipped with a modern boardwalk that allows for long beautiful peaceful walks. Alvor Boardwalk is perfect to admire the Alvor beaches from another while enjoying the beautiful sunset.
Alvor town is quintessentially Portuguese with narrow cobbled streets lined with whitewashed village houses. It might be low-key but it has a wide choice of restaurants, bars and shops around town.
It’s central location on the Algarve makes it an ideal base for exploring the region. Close to hand you can enjoy water parks, hiking, historical city visits and boat trips, and then head back to tranquil Alvor at the end of an exciting day’s adventure.
Who is Alvor for? Alvor is very popular with families travelling with young children who are looking for a traditional Algarve beach holiday with good facilities to hand.
It’s laidback and peaceful atmosphere also makes it an ideal destination for couples and retirees looking for a charming and central base to explore the Algarve or just to enjoy a relaxing holiday.
Where to stay in Alvor: Holiday Homes Direct has a great selection of private villas in Alvor, as well as holiday townhouses and apartments on complexes.
Whether you’re looking for a beachfront holiday home or somewhere tucked away in the countryside, you’ll find the perfect base in one of our villas in Algarve. Discover all our available villas in Portugal and have an unforgettable holiday in beautiful Portugal.