"Alvor - its quality not quantity" Top 5 Page for this destination Alvor by averageyorkshirejoe
Alvor Travel Guide: 155 reviews and 363 photos
The algarve in general is a brilliant place to visit but Alvor is definatley my favourite. It may be small but it has such a fantastic concentration of quality food places, more infact than many of the larger towns, so that you will be spoilt for choice even if you go for 2 weeks - the freshest fish, delicious almond cake and the local planalto wine is refreshing. The people are freindly without being 'in your face' touting for business so it has a nice relaxing feel, there are though enough lively places to keep you occupied if thats your kind of thing. there's not loads to do in the day except chill out and admire the view or go walking but it is near enough to the bigger towns of portimao and lagos with excellent (cheap) transport links. From portimao you can actually get a train to most places along the coastline for very reasonable prices including Faro. Staying in Alvor you get the best of both worlds- a small, unspoilt place for a relaxing holiday but close to other attractions should you want to visit them. With a husband who's a chef and being a big foodie myself this is my favourite place!
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a stones through from the sea
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You are spoilt for choice at the harbour for fantastic fish restaurants but are two worth mentioning .One is near to the... more travel advice
side by side with the locals
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There is a little square next to a church at the top of the hill i think it is where rua cabral and marques de pombal... more travel advice
small converted fishermans hut
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There is a small bar just up from the harbour not on the main street but as the road forks to the left, its really easy... more travel advice
bigger than my flat at home!
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These apartments are huge! we,ve stayed here a couple of times and although some of them could do with a bit of... more travel advice
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From a fellow Yorkshireman/woman.We certainly know where the best places are. Enjoyed reading you pages.
I will try O ALCAIDE again as everybody seems to love it. it was nice when we went but not as good as others say.
Thanks for your nice page!
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