Alvor Travel Forum

Alvor looks absolutely fantastic and I am hoping to travel to the Pestana Delfim with my husband and two chidlren aged 8 & 6 for 12 days at the end of June. I believe the hotel is currently closed for refurbishment, reopening in March. I have booked a seaview room (a suite would be great but is an extra €500!). Has anybody any travel tips/advice on the Delfim hotel and things for the chidlren to do both in and around the hotel?

Delfim is high on a hill above Alvor, so it's a bit of a walk (maybe 1/2 mile)down to the nearest beaches etc and of course back up again afterwards. Alvor itself is nearly a mile away. The huge Praia da Alvor (Alvor beach) is a similar distance, Alvor itself being a little way upriver and away from the sea.

You don't say how you will be getting from the airport to hotel, but if you have a car there are several theme parks/waterparks in the area that will be fairly easy to get to. Check out Zoomarine, Slide 'n' Splash and Aquashow - they have websites in English.

Alvor itself is a fishing village gone touristy. You can get boat rides out to sea etc from the old harbour in the centre.

There is a bus that stops right outside the hotel that will take you to Lagos in 25 minutes. It's a nice town to visit on a day out. Otherwise there are local buses on the main road at the bottom of the hill to take you to Portimao, the nearest city. Portimao is not a seaside place but has plenty of nice shops!

Let me know if I can maybe help any more.

Hi
I have stayed twice at this Hotel and loved it. The reception and waiting staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant. Breakfast is amazing! The cocktail bar is great for pre dinner drinks and the pool area is delightful. There are various activities on offer every day. It is a very short walk to the beach through the private gardens and there is an area on the beach for residents.I am sure that your family will love it.
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