Things to do in Algarve, Portugal: The Best Piers & Boardwalks

February 19, 2022 Terina Blouin

The Algarve's sunny shores offer perfect escapes for all types, from those seeking the hot nightlife of flashy, energetic Lagos to those desiring secluded stays in rambling Sagres. Portugal's most southerly region offers historical attractions in former Moorish capital Silves and fascinating Tavira, great golf, fabulous beaches from Praia da Luz to Armacao de Pera, thermal springs at Caldas de Monchique, and miles of limestone caves and grottoes, cliffs and bays along its rugged coastline.
Restaurants in Algarve

1. Alvor Boardwalk

Praia de Alvor, Alvor, Portimao 8501-906 Portugal +351 934 955 549 http://www.walkalgarve.com/algarve-walking-sightseeing-birding-routes/alvor-boardwalk-alvor-estuary-trail-alvor-protected-landscape-western-algarve
Excellent
72%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,088 reviews

Alvor Boardwalk

Alvor Adviser

Reviewed By Devonrosey - Plymouth, United Kingdom

Lovely peaceful place to visit if you enjoy a good walk and see the nature reserve at low tide you can see the locals digging for cockles etc it’s also some where that local joggers go too

2. Carvoeiro Boardwalk

Estrada do Algar Seco, Carvoeiro Portugal +351 965 041 785 http://www.carvoeiro.com/info/walking/escadinhas
Excellent
72%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,564 reviews

Carvoeiro Boardwalk

Reviewed By LynnWhite - Accrington, United Kingdom

Went to Carvoeiro, which is a lovely place to visit, beautiful beach, lots of shops, then you can walk up the steep hill and find a beautiful walk along the boardwalk, stunning views, well worth the climb.

3. Calcadao de Quarteira

Quarteira Portugal
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Calcadao de Quarteira

4. Esplanada da Fortaleza

Praia da Rocha, Portimao 8500-812 Portugal
Excellent
35%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 40 reviews

Esplanada da Fortaleza

5. Porto da Baleeira

Rua das Naus, Sagres 8650-368 Portugal
Excellent
25%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 80 reviews

Porto da Baleeira

Reviewed By PeterG837

A visit to the port and fish market is well worth a visit. Good local caught fish served upstairs in the Fishermen's restaurant with a jug of local wine goes down a treat. Watch the commercial and local fishing boats come and go and unloading their catch on the quayside.

6. Portas do Mar

Rua Comandante Francisco Manuel 41 Centro Histórico, Faro 8000-250 Portugal
Excellent
21%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
64%
Poor
0%
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3.5 based on 33 reviews

Portas do Mar

Reviewed By Pavla2013 - Toronto, Canada

Faro is a small town all the attractions near each other, this is an entrance into the old town near the sea. Nice for a walk, the only thing I noticed there was a lots of graffiti all over Faro, too bad that people destroy the walls of many historic buildings and landmarks.

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