You will find that your cheap Alvor holidays destination has an interesting history that is somehow related to the Cartaginians. The Romans considered Alvor an important port and an evidence of this would be the wealthy Roman villa located inland. You will find during your cheap Alvor holidays that it has been conquered in the past by the Moors and the Portuguese, making its history more interesting to the thousands of tourists who visit the coastal village every year. A visit to the 16th century Parish Church will give you a glimpse of the Manueline architectural style.

While the sandy beaches of the village will keep you entertained during your Alvor cheap holidays, you should check out the beaches in Praia da Vau and Praia da Rocha. Most tourists make it a point to visit the town of Portimao during their Alvor cheap holidays as it is popular for its many sporting events. Visit Portimao during summer and you will be able to get a feel of the excitement that prevails in town during the Mundialito de Futebol de Praia or the beach soccer tournament. You might even get lucky and be in the area when the Rally that passes through Lisbon and Dakar is held.

Take advantage of your Alvor cheap holidays to get to the waters of Portimao where you can go sailing in the calm seas. The best sailing teams in the world head on to Portimao for the Portugal Match Cup where they get to match their gladiatorial water skills. Make your Alvor cheap holidays more exciting by trying out powerboating in Portimao. You will be surprised to discover that tests for the F1 and Le Mans series are held at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve.