Praia Da Rocha Holidays

An Ideal Year Round Destination…

This wonderful purpose built resort was one of the very first destinations available on package holidays to the Algarve, and has remained popular ever since. Holidaymakers were booking cheap package holidays to Praia da Rocha long before the sixties obsession with holidays abroad came into fashion. Its rocky coastline and vast stretch of golden sands are synonymous with Algarve holidays and its excellent facilities make it a firm favourite with holidaymakers of all ages. Holidays to Praia da Rocha provide hot summer days and pleasant, mild winters making it an ideal year round destination.

Families love the golden beaches and excellent facilities along the bustling promenade. The red and yellow sandstone rocks and cliffs hide secret caves and exciting nooks and crannies, which are just waiting to be explored. The cliff top promenade overflows with shops, bars and restaurants and leads you to a 17th century fort; the ideal spot for watching the sun set on another perfect day on Praia da Rocha holidays.

There’s Plenty To See And Do, From Casinos To Cork Trees…

If you feel lucky, then a trip to one of the local casinos is in order, however there are also plenty of family friendly options to choose from with karaoke bars, English pubs, pool tables and evening entertainment programmes at most of the large hotels. There is a good selection of late night discos and if dancing until dawn is your idea of the perfect Algarve holiday, then you won’t be disappointed. There are plenty of shops to choose from on Praia da Rocha holidays most of which sell the usual holiday beach goodies and Portugal souvenirs. For some of the finest shopping in the Algarve, just head into nearby Portimao where the bustling shopping centre has everything from designer boutiques to local handcrafts.

Little kids and big kids alike will enjoy the choice of water parks in the area, or why not take a jeep safari through the nearby mountain terrain through orange groves and cork trees, or get back to nature and do it all on horseback. Boat excursions are available to various other coves along the coast or visit nearby towns such as Portimao, Alvor Lagos and Silves.

Enjoy Some Of The Algarve’s Best Golf Courses…

Many people choose holidays in Praia da Rocha for the excellent golf facilities with well over 20 courses in the Algarve, and something for every level of competence. The warm sunshine and excellent greens are another reason that Praia da Rocha holidays are as popular during the cooler winter months as they are during the blistering heat of summer. Cheap last minute holiday deals to Praia da Rocha are extremely popular with all ages as the short flight times from the UK make it prefect for getting away to the sun at short notice. Even during November and December the temperatures rarely drop below 16°C which is one of the reasons so many consider Praia da Rocha holidays to be the perfect winter holiday destination.

Self catering holidays to Praia da Rocha allow the freedom to explore the resorts bars and restaurants to the fullest with menus to suit every palette. The famous Portuguese piri piri spicy sauce puts in an appearance at most restaurants and is definitely worth trying whilst on holidays to Praia da Rocha, however be warned, it’s not for the faint hearted! If you prefer a little more pampering then perhaps all inclusive holidays to Praia da Rocha are the best option to take. Three, four and five star hotels are scattered throughout the resort, many with stunning views of the dramatic Algarve coastline and majestic Atlantic Ocean.