Praia Da Rocha

Praia Da Rocha

Praia Da Rocha

Most people look up their vacation destination (in this case Praia da Rocha) either before or after they book the tickets and with that in mind we want you to be able to find out more about your destination before you step on the plane.

Praia Da Rocha is placed on the west side of the Algarve and is just over 50 minutes drive from Faro airport.

Praia Da Rocha started life in the 1930's as a peaceful and elegant resort. However with the opening of cheap flights by airlines in the 1970's simultaneous with the increase in apartments being built, the creation of the Algarves second largest resorts was complete.

So, why do people come back back to Praia Da Rocha year after year? Could it be that the Algarve only averages 17 days of rain per year? Maybe it's the 2km long beach of Praia Da Rocha that people love to walk along lazily along of an evening! Or could it be it's the many rock formations along the coastline which actually gives Praia Da Rocha its name meaning "Rock Beach"

Whatever it is, we are sure that once you have been you will come back year after year to Praia Da Rocha like so many others have done before.

Here in Praia Da Rocha itself the most indisputable attraction just happens to be the beach! In the main peak holiday months please do not be astonished to find the beach in high use from 8am until well after 10 pm at night. This may now get even later due to the amazing new "beach bars" that have been built in the summer of 2006.

Outside of the resort you have many other things to do. For those who like to take a walk you can go via Rocha into the lovely town of Portimao which is a 15-20 minute stroll. Alternatively you can get the local bus (LINHA AZUL) which translates to the Blue Line. This can be picked up at bus stops along the top road and currently costs ?1.20 per person, children below the age of 12 go free. If you would like to return to the resort in under 2 hours(not during peak season) then just show your ticket again when you get back on the bus and you will not be charged.

You may also wish to lease out a car for a few days or get a coach ride to the delightful area called Monchique. The Monchique range covers a wide area and includes FOIA which is officially highest peak in the Algarve. The views from FOIA are spectacular and must be seen. Dropping back down into the small town of Monchique itself you can stop into the little parking areas just off the road as many of these have Water Springs which tastes lovely and is very refreshing in the summer. Continuing on down the mountain you will call into Caldas Do Monchique, this is a Roman Spa area very popular with tourists and is a lovely shaded spot to stop off for a picnic or maybe a romantic hour with your loved one.

For those wanting a bit more action you can go "off roading" with one of the many local tour operators. This takes you off the beaten track up into the Monchique Range. The local fishing ports of Alvor, Portimao and Rocha itself have many boats offering to take you fishing at reasonable prices. You can also get a 1 hour boat ride from Portimao Marina which will take you into the historical town of Silves. They will for the most part give you a couple of hours in the town before bringing you back to your original point.

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