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A picturesque port town, popular for its charming old town and spectacular sandy beaches.
Portimao is a town and a municipality in the district of Faro, in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. It was formerly known as Vila Nova de Portimao. In 1924, it was incorporated as a cidade and became known merely as Portimao. Historically a fishing and shipbuilding centre, it has nonetheless developed into a strong tourist centre oriented along its beaches and southern coast. The two most populous towns in the Algarve are Portimao and Faro. Being located on the South coast of Portugal, Portimao is well known in the sailing world for being an ideal location for sailing on the Atlantic Ocean, boasting much calmer seas and weather conditions than the Western coastline.
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Rochavau Hotel
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Situated in Portimão, 300 metres from Três Castelos Beach, Rochavau Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a terrace and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Arade Congress Centre is 4.8 km from the hotel and Slide & Splash Water Park is 9.2 km away.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bath. The rooms have a wardrobe.
Rochavau Hotel offers a buffet or continental breakfast.
Careanos Beach is 500 metres from the accommodation, while Vau Beach is 700 metres from the property. Faro Airport is 72 km away. Read more...
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