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Overview of Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha holidays enjoy impressive cliff top settings at the mouth of the Arade estuary, between Portimão and Alvor, 40 miles west of Faro on the south Algarve coast. Praia da Rocha, meaning "Rock Beach" in Portuguese, is a beach in southern Portugal. Holidays in Praia da Rocha feature one of the most beautiful mile-long beaches in the entire Algarve and an extraordinary coastline of striking jagged eroded rock formations, red and yellow sandstone cliffs, caves, sandy coves and crystal clear waters.

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Holidays to Praia da Rocha - Getting there and getting around

Holidays to Praia da Rocha are found in abundance at travel.co.uk, or for a more personal touch you can create your own holiday by searching for flights to Praia da Rocha and hotels in Praia da Rocha separately so you get everything that you want out of your holiday. Praia da Rocha flights take around 3 hours and you can fly from most UK airports with major companies such as Thomas Cook Airlines and First Choice Airways

Holidays in Praia da Rocha - Things to do

Holidays in Praia da Rocha have a lot to offer, whether you’re going on a family holiday or just going away with friends, there’s something for everyone. A picturesque coastline to relax on and soak up the sun, activities for those who are in search of a little more adventure, places of interest to visit and an amazing nightlife including some top class casinos. For a quieter Praia da Rocha beach try the smaller Tres Castelos Beach, around the cliffs. Alternatively, you could include trips to other local beaches by boat; the superb sandy beaches between Praia da Rocha and Alvor, like Praia do Vau are worth a visit. Other worthwhile Praia da Rocha holiday excursions include the old village of Alvor, historic Lagos, Cape St Vincent, the Monchique Mountains, Silves castle and the town of Loule. If you fancy a spot of shopping on your holidays in Praia da Rocha, a trip into Portimao is just 5 minutes from the resort and is known to have some of the finest shopping in the Algarve. The busy shopping centre has a wide range of designer clothes, local hand-crafted goods, quaint boutiques as well as an abundance of fine restaurants and cafes. The local water-parks, sports centre and a good choice of boat trips are all fantastic options if you’re on a family getaway, and given the impressive number of beaches in the area, water sports are in abundance. Diving, snorkelling, surfing and swimming are all popular activities; the more daring traveller might even like to try their hand at Para-gliding!

Praia da Rocha Holidays - Food and drink

Praia da Rocha holidays have a wide range of bars and restaurants to choose from, along with plenty of good hotel entertainment. Live music can always be found, there are a few high-quality nightclubs and casinos in the area, the famous beachfront Praia da Rocha casino,The Vilamoura, Praia de Roca and Monte Gordo are all definitely worth a visit. In Praia da Rocha there is a vast choice of restaurants and beach bars to try, serving everything from traditional Portuguese cuisine such as fresh fish, meat dishes and a wide selection of local cheeses. For the fussier traveller there are plenty of fast food options and British favourites.

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Weather information for Praia da Rocha

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