Portimão – ten Hoopen Realty

WELCOME TO

Portimão truly offers the best of both worlds. Living here means enjoying the amenities of one of the Algarve’s larger cities while being surrounded by idyllic villages like Alvor, Ferragudo, and Lagoa. This area strikes the perfect balance between vibrant city life and a relaxed beach atmosphere. The local community is friendly and welcoming to foreigners, and English is widely spoken, especially in the service industry, making it easy to navigate your new daily life.

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT PORTIMÃO

City life meets beach life
Welcoming community to foreigners
Famous for the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, where two Grand Prix Formula 1 races were held

FOOD & DRINKS IN PORTIMÃO

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Portimão’s restaurant and nightlife scene is as vibrant and diverse as the city itself. The city is home to numerous bars and clubs, ranging from energetic electronic music to more laid-back live bands.

Club Nau Beach Club & Restaurant – A gorgeous boho-styled venue with gorgeous views of the Arade River and the marina. Be sure to swing by on Fridays, when there’s live music.
Vista – An upscale, fine dining restaurant by chef João Oliveira, who was awarded the ‘Chef de L’Avenir’-award by the International Academy of Gastronomy in 2019 and since then received a Michelin star and a Golden Fork award for Vista.
NoSoloÁgua Portimão – An elegant place, right by the sea, with a luxurious atmosphere. Have some delicious sushi between glasses of Champagne and a dip in the beach or pool, or stay for the epic parties in the evening.

YOUR TIME IN PORTIMÃO

The Portimão Marina: a popular spot for a leisurely stroll or some shopping, with a dreamy backdrop of luxury yachts.
Nature lovers will love the Ria de Alvor Nature Reserve as a tranquil escape. It is a protected area, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna.
Secretly a thrill-seeker? Race to the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve, which offers thrilling motor racing experiences. Get that adrenaline pumping!
Golf enthusiast can head to the Pestana Golf Resort, which features five world-class golf courses.
Or enjoy a relaxed boat tour along the Arade River.
Expats in Portimão often join community projects to volunteer and help meet other people.

DAILY LIFE IN PORTIMÃO

In Portimão, you’ll enjoy a high quality of life at a relatively low cost. And as one of the larger cities in the region, Portimão has a wide range of local amenities.

Healthcare

Portimão has its own (private) hospital, run by the esteemed HPA Saúde Group; which is a benchmark private hospital group in terms of healthcare in the Algarve. The hospital offers round-the-clock emergency services and private ambulances.

Also in Portimão: a public ‘centro de saúde’, an esthetical clinic, a neuropsychologist, dentist with dental clinic…

Education

Portimão has various smaller schools, but most expats choose to enrol their children in the Nobel International School Algarve, which is one of the most renowned schools in Portimão. It offers a British curriculum for students from ages 3 to 18, and is known for its excellent academic standards.

Vale Verde International School is located in Lagos, and is also a popular choice for families in the Portimão area, offering a British curriculum as well.

Supermarkets

Portimão has multiple supermarkets, from smaller neighbourhood supermarkets to larger international stores. You’re sure to find the ingredients you need!