Car Hire Alvor

Mini Guide to Alvor

Why Would I Go There?
Visitors to Alvor invariably go there to get away from the busy and sometimes hectic flow of traffic and people in the larger resorts in the Algarve. The ancient village on the coast is located at the mouth of the river 'do Fareio' which used to service it well as a fishing village. Its economy is now largely based around the tourist industry and is a quiet village on the outskirts of Portimao. With a number of high quality golf courses and the beautiful coast line all within a stone's throw, there is no wander Alvor attracts tourists year after year.



How Do I Get There?
The nearest Airport is Portimao at around 1 mile to the north, so if you arrive into Portimao a local taxi or bus service can take you to your hotel or villa. However, being such a small airport, it is more likely that you will arrive in Faro as many of the budget airlines serve this airport. Booking a rental car from Faro Airport is a cost effective and simple way to get to Alvor, or you can take a transfer bus or taxi to Portimao and then a local bus to Alvor. Renting a car from within Alvor can offer great flexibility for those who need a car for a few days and not their entire stay.