Alvor Holidays

Alvor Holidays - Destination Profile

Holidays to Alvor are primarily centred around the glorious beaches where aside from relaxing there are a wide range of watersports on offer including water-skiing, sailing and surfing. There is a waterpark and horse-riding centre nearby to keep the children entertained plus for golfers the local courses are world class and offer spectacular views.

Alvor holidays offer all the modern amenities that holidaymakers have come to demand while managing to retain a traditional Portuguese atmosphere. Although Alvor holidays nightlife is relatively quiet there are still no shortage of bars and restaurants and even the odd disco. The nearby resort of Portimao offers a much more lively evening out and there is a casino at Praia de Rocha for those fancying a flutter.

Holidays in Alvor and the rest of the Algarve are extremely popular among British holidaymakers due to its short flight time (approx 2.5 hours), warm and sunny climate and beautiful beaches.

Charter airlines operate regular flights to Faro Airport so holidays to Alvor are generally excellent value. Alvor is one of the Algarves most popular resorts conveniently located for access to a number of different attractions. Alvor holidays have a good choice of hotels so whatever your budget, book your Alvor holidays with Olympic Holidays and benefit from great savings today.

Value Holidays to Alvor - Olympic Holidays

Experience the wonderful beaches of this Algarve resort and book your cheap holidays to Alvor today with Olympic Holidays. As well as package holidays to the Algarve we offer cheap flights to Algarve.

Eating/Drinking During Alvor Holidays

Eating during Alvor holidays offers a wide variety of cuisine catering for most tastes. Down by the harbour you can enjoy the 'catch of the day' cooked in the traditional Portuguese way, this rarely disappoints and the local wine is usually excellent.

Getting Around on Alvor Holidays

Car Hire: A really good way of getting around Alvor and the rest of the Algarve is to hire a car. There are plenty of car hire companies in the resort and there tends to be very little difference in price between them. To hire a car during your Alvor holidays all you need is your drivers licence, passport and credit card.

Taxi: A great way to get around especially if there are 3-4 people sharing is taxi. Abundant in supply, Taxis can be flagged down and are inexpensive, inform the driver on where you want to go and he'll give you a guide price.

Buses: Local buses are a great way of getting around during your Alvor holidays, they tend be quite regular, generally reliable and cheap. Bus timetables are widely available and can be picked up from your accommodation or tourist office.

Alvor Holidays Shopping

Shopping during your Alvor holidays tend to be of the souvenir and gift variety. You can also pick up all your holiday essentials and local goods such as pottery, leather goods, jewellery and linens.

Weather and climate information

5 Day Forecast - Alvor Holidays