PORTIMÃO STORE

Portimão is a Portuguese city, situated on the southern coast of the Algarve, with the city center located only 2 km away from the sea.

On the south it is bathed by the Atlantic Ocean and on the north it touches the tallest mountain in Algarve, with the highest point located 902m high, in Fóia.

It is possible to find important historical remains, such as a Neolithic necropolis, an archaeological station and a Roman cistern, and several archaeological finds that were found in the bottom of the river Arade and that at the moment they are in exhibition in the museum of Portimão (constructed in an old factory of canned fish).

It once had one of the major fish industries in Portugal, with dozens of factories that were the main source of income for the population until the 1970s.

Nowadays its biggest attractions are the climate, the natural beauty of the region with beaches known worldwide, shopping centers and the famous nightlife.

It is an excellent place to rent a motorcycle, because the warm and sunny weather is great for riding a bicycle, scooter or motorbike, to avoiding traffic queues and the difficulty of parking.

So you can visit its beaches, cliffs and discover the most hidden restaurants where you find fresh and delicious fish.

CARVOEIRO STORE

Carvoeiro, is also known as Praia do Carvoeiro, and is a village belonging to the municipality of Lagoa.

With an ancient history, this small fishing village has been growing in recent years thanks to tourism. Located 5 km from the city of Lagoa, the village of Carvoeiro offers a group of small beaches cut by the rocky cliffs, with clear waters and fine sand, forming paradisiacal places that become suitable for residential tourism that has grown in recent times.

According to historical sources, the current name derives from the word “Caboiere”, old place of fishermen of Arab-medieval origin.

Fishing has long been the livelihood and breadwinner of these lonely places.

As with other Algarvian lands, Carvoeiro has also followed the expansion of the canning industry, responsible for the generation of innumerable jobs and wealth.

However, from the 60’s, the excellent natural conditions, allowed the tourist outbreak and at the same time the development of other activities.

The solitary stops have become agitated, attractive, full of people from the most varied countries that on vacation or in business are flocking more and more.

The place of the Algar Seco is a true paradise, carved between the human hand and the strength and persistence of the sea, the harmonious set of its rocks form authentic balconies and natural windows on the sea.

It is an excellent place to rent a motorcycle, because the warm weather is great for riding a bicycle, scooter or motorbike, to avoiding traffic queues and the difficulty of parking.

So you can visit and discover the most secret beaches, and the typical restaurants where you find fresh and delicious fish.