Alvor Holidays

Linger over Atlantic views and freshly caught shellfish at authentic restaurants on holidays to Alvor.

The low-rise, whitewashed fishing village of Alvor in southwest Portugal is a taste of the Algarve before tourism took over. A tangle of narrow lanes leads down to the bird-filled Alvor Estuary. Beyond the main beach, a broad sweep of golden sand, lie secluded cliff-backed coves that appeal to families and sun worshippers.

Best of Alvor holidays for...

• Romance: Find a laid-back terrace to watch the sun set over the sea and tuck into charcoal-grilled fish, plump local clams and zesty vinho verde wine.
• Babies & toddlers: Alvor's blue-flag beach is great for tots, with powdery sand and clear, shallow water. Kids are amazed by the fairytale cliffs, grottoes and rock formations that shape the coastline. 
• Kids & teens: Fishing boats bob and birds wade in the lagoons and marshes of the Alvor Estuary. Craving some action? The estuary is one of the best places in Portugal for kite surfing - grab your kite and board and away you go!