This was our first trip to the Algarve and Alvor did not disappoint. Access to the boardwalk was directly from the back of our hotel. What a beautiful place to enjoy warm winter walks - we walked along it every day we went towards the town or to walk across the cliffs to the next resort. Great views and you can continue on your the nature reserve to see local wildlife although we didn’t venture that far. We used it in the evenings to access local restaurants dotted along the back of the beach but there is no lighting so had to watch our step but were gifted the light of a full moon and there’s a sports centre near the town end so their floodlights helped to guide us. We walked along another boardwalk where they had solar lights - this would be a great bonus for Alvor.

We visited Alvor twice during our one week holiday, the first time by walking from Portimao. It’s a lovely place with good restaurants and the boardwalk experience was great for bird watching. Returned by car (free parking) before the end of our holiday to explore the town. It was our first holiday in The Algarve and we would certainly consider staying in Alvor next time.

Myself and my wife wandered down to Lagos and came across this wonderful walkway. We walked along the wooden walkway and stop for an ice cream at a café. We continued walking onto the beach and then left towards the harbour. What a fantastic idea the walkway was a credit to the local area.