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Holidays in Praia da Rocha – A well established Algarve favourite
Praia da Rocha enjoys a spectacular clifftop setting at the mouth of the Arade estuary, between Portimao and Alvor, 40 miles west of Faro on the south Algarve coast. Praia da Rocha holidays have been attracting visitors since the beginning of the 20th century when it first became a highly fashionable resort. Holidays in Praia da Rocha offer a friendly easygoing animated resort with a wide-ranging appeal that attracts families, couples and younger groups. Praia da Rocha holidays feature one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Algarve and an extraordinary coastline of extraordinary jagged eroded rocks, cliffs, caves and sandy coves.
Praia da Rocha beach – A famously beautiful Algarve beach
Praia da Rocha beach is an exceptionally beautiful mile-long stretch of beautiful sand and crystal clear water backed by red and yellow sandstone cliffs and striking rock formations. Praia da Rocha beach is a marvellous spot for sunbathing and swimming thanks to its sheltered position and gently shelving sand. Praia da Rocha beach is well-organised, has several beach bars and restaurants, and offers plenty of watersport action. For a quieter Praia da Rocha beach try the smaller Tres Castelos beach around the cliffs. Holidays in Praia da Rocha could include trips to other local beaches by boat. Holidays in Praia da Rocha should also include a look at the superb sandy beaches between Praia da Rocha and Alvor, like Praia do Vau.
Praia da Rocha holidays – A dynamic resort with plenty to do
Praia da Rocha holidays combine fabulous beaches and a lively resort with plenty to do. Away from the beach, Praia da Rocha holidays tend to focus on the clifftop promenade leading to the 17th century fort, a superb spot for sunset views. Praia da Rocha holidays offer a wide choice of bars and restaurants along with plenty of good hotel entertainment, live music and several decent nightclubs. No holiday in Praia da Rocha is complete without a visit to the famous beachfront Praia da Rocha casino. Holidays in Praia da Rocha could also include horse riding and golf. Children on holiday in Praia da Rocha will enjoy the local waterparks, a sports centre and a good choice of boat trips. Holidays in Praia da Rocha are ideally placed for a trip into Portimao for stylish boutiques and local crafts. Portimao is just 5 minutes from Praia da Rocha. 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.
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