Cost of a Vacation in Portimao
To estimate the approximate expenses for a holiday for two in Portimao, let's break down the expected cost items. First, we have visas and airfare. The cost varies depending on when you book your tickets (booking earlier often yields more favorable offers) and your choice of airline. On average, it amounts to about 1000 EUR for two people, which includes flights and obtaining Schengen visas.
The second expense during your stay in Portimao is accommodation. Prices can range widely, from 15 EUR for a hostel bed to 300 EUR for an all-inclusive resort hotel. A standard room in a central 3-star hotel typically costs between 50-80 EUR.
Thirdly, factor in the costs for food during your stay in Portimao. You can dine in restaurants, but budget travelers often choose to shop for and cook their meals.
According to reviews of vacations in Portimao, budgeting around 200-300 EUR for excursions and entertainment is recommended. Additionally, you may need to budget 7-15 EUR daily for renting sunbeds, umbrellas, and other beach accessories.
Portimao offers a wide range of activities to suit various vacation preferences, including lounging by the sea, yachting, skydiving, go-karting, quad biking, fishing, golfing, dolphin watching, trips to caves and national parks, water parks, nightclubs, or museums.
The town's location is advantageous for travelers who want to explore the beauty of Portugal's southern coast. For instance, Portimao's municipal airfield, which doesn't serve passenger flights, is used for skydiving from small planes. For those seeking less extreme excitement, there's always the option of playing a round of golf at one of the courses near Portimao.
Entertainment Prices
In Portimao, you can rent quad bikes for an exhilarating ride while enjoying the stunning natural scenery of southern Portugal. ATV tours take you off-road through the Algarvian countryside. The safari includes traversing forested areas, crossing rivers, and navigating steep slopes. The route for each tourist is customized based on their ATV driving experience. Fantastic fun is suitable for those without a driver's license, and the cost of a quad biking excursion starts at 60 EUR.
In the neighboring village of Olhao near Portimao, tourists can drive small racing cars (karts) on a dedicated track. Portugal's largest indoor karting club, the Algarve Indoor Kart Center, boasts 10,000 square meters of racing space. The club is conveniently located near Olhao's center, close to Ria Shopping.
