Fortress of Santa Catarina

Fortress of Santa Catarina

The Fortress of Santa Catarina de Ribamar kept watch over the mouth of the river Arade and defended Portimão from invaders. It doesn’t look too different nowadays except for a cafeteria inside the fortress courtyard that holds live performances. The fort has wonderful vistas of Praia da Rocha beach.
NH Marina Portimao
£412pp
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  • Glasgow Intl, Sun 07 Dec 2025
  • 7 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 Adults, 0 Children
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NH Marina Portimao

Praia Da Rocha , Algarve

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0.3 Km to Fortress of Santa Catarina

  • Located at Portimao Marina
  • Apartments sleeping up to 6 available
  • Close to the beach
  • Restaurant with river views
  • Friendly service
AP Oriental Beach
£479pp
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  • Glasgow Intl, Thu 11 Dec 2025
  • 7 Nights, Half Board
  • 2 Adults, 0 Children
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AP Oriental Beach

Praia Da Rocha , Algarve

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0.3 Km to Fortress of Santa Catarina

  • Adults recommended
  • Beachfront
  • Stunning ocean views
  • Close to the resort centre
  • Great for couples and friends
Algarve Casino Hotel
£416pp
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  • Glasgow Intl, Sun 07 Dec 2025
  • 7 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 Adults, 0 Children
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Algarve Casino Hotel

Praia Da Rocha , Algarve

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0.5 Km to Fortress of Santa Catarina

  • Beachfront
  • On-site casino
  • Traditional style
  • Close to the resort centre
  • Selection of restaurants
Playsurf Escola de Surf

Playsurf Escola de Surf

Praia Da Rocha , Algarve

Ride the waves with surfboarding lessons at Playsurf Escola de Surf in Portimão. Even if you’re a complete beginner you can learn and improve your technical skills and get into the life of a surfer. After a...

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Dolphin Watching

Dolphin Watching

Praia Da Rocha , Algarve

Get a close-up of the show as local dolphins play and somersault from the waves on a dolphin safari from Portimão marina. Don't forget your camera! If you suffer from sea-sickness, you might be better...

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Nights at NoSoloAgua

Nights at NoSoloAgua

Praia Da Rocha , Algarve

NoSoloAgua is a bar and restaurant in Portimão with panoramic views of Praia da Rocha’s beach. Its glamorous and exotic pool area is inspired by the Far East and its menu has lots of yummy meat and...

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