21 Carvoeiro Boardwalk
Walk along the boardwalk of Carvoeiro with your family at the top of the cliffs that surround the village and enjoy a unique view over some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Halfway you will be able to see the caves in the area. The path is particularly pleasant on sunny days with not much heat.
22 Alvor Nature Reserve
A very popular attraction in Alvor is the elevated walkways across the sand dunes and mudflats of Alvor’s Nature Reserve. The pathways provide a unique view over the Alvor’s river estuary, perfect for birdwatching. This very relaxing track, which has now been extended eastwards along the main beach, can be crossed by foot or by bicycle. The route is quite flat so it’s not too strenuous even for those with little legs!
23 Alfanzina Lighthouse
The Alfanzina Lighthouse was built in 1920 on a rocky outcrop in the place of Alfanzina, on Praia do Carvoeiro. The light of this beautiful building served to guide the ships along the coast, but also to assist the local fishermen who used the light to catch squids at night. It is possible to visit the interior of the lighthouse on Wednesdays in the afternoon between 2 pm and 5 pm.
24 Alvor Castle
Alvor Castle is built on top of an ancient mall that stood its ground upon the Roman occupation period. The Moors, after taking the town of Alvor, decided to improve its defense mechanisms by building a castle. With its quadrangular blueprint and strong walls, the castle managed to resist the 1755 earthquake which tore down most of the village.
25 Family fishing
Portimão, Praia da Rocha, Carvoeiro, Alvor and Ferragudo are all excellent places to go fishing. In fact, Alvor started off as a small fishing town precisely due to the abundance of fish in its waters and fishing remains to this day one of its most important economic activities. The most common trip for people wanting to go fishing in Alvor with their families takes 2 hours, is conducted in an area around 1,5 miles away from the coast, and you’ll be able to catch Sea Bass, Stone Bass, Squid or Cuttle Fish. If you like you can even take it home with you and cook it to impress your whole family.
