Praia da Rocha - Portimão

Looking towards Portimão's main attraction - the superb beach of Praia da Rocha. Almost a mile of golden sand backed by the typical ochre cliffs of the Algarve beyond which lies the lively resort town of Portimão itself.

Despite being one of the most popular beaches on Portugal's Algarve the beach here is still well worth a visit.

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Located towards the western end of the Algarve, Portimão is one of the largest towns on this coast with a population approaching 40,000. As a tourist destination in its own right the town doesn't really jump out, as with much of south and west Portugal it was extensively damaged in the great earthquake of 1755.Set on the Rio Arade estuary Portimão's economy has been dependent on fishing and…