Praia da Rocha Holidays
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. Praia da Rocha offers 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 Holidays – 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. Days of from Praia da Rocha could include trips to other local beaches by boat. There's also the superb sandy beaches between Praia da Rocha and Alvor, like Praia do Vau, which are well worth a visit.
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 offers a wide choice of bars and restaurants along with plenty of good hotel entertainment, live music and several decent nightclubs. No trip to Praia da Rocha is complete without a visit to the famous beachfront Praia da Rocha casino. Horse riding and golf are also another popular activity in Praia da Rocha. Children in Praia da Rocha will enjoy the local waterparks, a sports centre and a good choice of boat trips. Praia da Rocha is 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 excursions include the old village of Alvor, historic Lagos, Cape St Vincent, the Monchique Mountains, Silves castle and the town of Loule.
