Portimão

About Portimão

The Port of Portimão, managed by the Ports of Sines and the Algarve Authority, is located in the heart of the Algarve, offering stunning beaches, lovely weather, and beautiful landscapes. It offers services such as fresh water, power supply, bunkering, and wastes reception, as well as check-in facilities for passengers and luggage, passport control, and various shops and amenities. The port is located on the route to the Mediterranean Sea, just one night sailing distance to Lisbon, and offers unique experiences such as diving, swimming with dolphins, and driving experiences.

Managed by the Ports of Sines and the Algarve Authority, the Port of Portimão is located in the heart of the Algarve, Portugal’s most famous holiday destination, offering stunning beaches, lovely weather and beautiful landscapes. It is a natural safe harbour, in-between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean routes, uniting sun, entertainment, sports and excellent gastronomy.

The Port of Portimão offers -8m for the reception of vessels up to 210m l.o.a. The cruise terminal has capacity to embark 1000 passengers per hour, and offers a parking area as well as a shuttle to the city’s centre every 15 minutes. Services like fresh water, power supply, bunkering and wastes reception are also available.

There are also a series of services availabe to passengers, such as check-in facilities for passengers and luggage; passport control; Bar/Coffee Shop with terrace; Duty Free shop; Tourist Information Office; Handicraft Shop offering a wide range of regional products; vending machines; ATM; toilets; and public phones.

The Port of Portimão is located on the route to the Mediterranean Sea, just one night sailing distance to Lisbon. The cruise terminal is located in the city centre, near excellent beaches, hotels, shopping, dining and entertainment, an attractive beginning and end to any cruise experience.

Portimao oﬀers unique experiences such as diving at the largest single artiﬁcial reef structure in the world of four warships deliberately sunk; swimming with dolphins; driving/track experiences at Autodromo do Algarve; and skydiving. Just 5 minutes away from the city centre or from Praia da Rocha, the Port of Portimão is the gateway to this fantastic destination.

Port destination information

The city of Portimão in Portugal is a great destination for those interested in history, culture, sports and nature. Visitors can discover the city’s past and history at its museum, as well as explore archaeological sites and monuments. There are also cultural and artistic events throughout the year, including performances at the Municipal Theatre. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf, cycling, beach soccer, horse riding, and various water sports competitions. Additionally, Portimão serves as a gateway to the Algarve region, known for its picturesque seaside destinations and delicious cuisine.