Praia da Rocha Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Rocha Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Rocha Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Praia da Rocha. Amble around this family-friendly area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.
Três Castelos Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Três Castelos Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Praia da Rocha. Stroll along the marina in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Praia da Marina
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Marina during your trip to Portimão? Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this romantic area.
Portimão Harbor
Explore the waterfront in Praia da Rocha with a trip to Portimão Harbor. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Portimão Marina
Explore the waterfront of Portimão Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Portimão. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Vau Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Vau Beach during your travels in Portimão? Stroll along the marina in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Praia da Rocha
Hotel Algarve Casino
Staff were lovely and rooms really clean. No complaints about the hotel. The resort was pretty much closed though, hard to even find a place for dinner. I know it’s out of season but this was dead. Would be hard without a car.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
RR Hotel da Rocha
Friendly clean
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
NH Marina Portimao Resort
A lovely relaxing Christmas & New Year break in the sunny Algarve. Thank you.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Jupiter Algarve Hotel - Beach & Spa
Jupiter Algarve Hotel & Spa - Praia da Rocha 💛✨ Oh, this place. It’s been so lovely. Spacious, spotlessly clean and genuinely friendly from the moment you walk in. The vibe is calm, relaxed and quietly brilliant. Breakfast deserves its own round of applause 👏 - honestly one of the best I’ve ever ...
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
TURIM Algarve Mor Hotel
We had city view with limited beach view from bedroom. The balcony wasn t a good place for a meal. Kitchen was clean. Limited housekeeping and change of towels for a 2 week period. Staff was helpful! Vacation was good!
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
AP Oriental Beach
Great location overlooking the beach, staff are lovely, food was excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Praia da Rocha
Portimão City Centre
Travellers enjoy Portimão City Centre for its beaches and bars. Consider checking out Portimão Harbor while you're in the area.
Prainha
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Prainha. A stop by Tres Irmaos Beach or Golfo de Cádiz might round out your trip.
Alagoas
While Alagoas isn't home to many top sights, Tres Irmaos Beach and Alvor Boardwalk are some notable places to visit nearby.
Torralta
While visiting Torralta, you might make a stop by sights like Alvor Boardwalk and Tres Irmaos Beach.
Montes de Alvor
Montes de Alvor is well liked for its historical sites. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Alvor area, you might plan a trip to Le Meridien Penina Golf or Alvor Boardwalk.
Monte Judeu
When in Monte Judeu, you can plan a visit to Le Meridien Penina Golf and Portimão Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
