Western Europe - Portimao, Portugal

[Australia08]

The Princess cruise I am taking in July has a tender port listed as Portimao (it's along the Algarve coast).  Has anyone anchored here before?  Where do tenders actually drop passengers?  I'm just curious if the tender drop-off is closer to the main town of Portimao (up an inlet a bit) or closer to the beach that is actually on the coast line.  Thanks for any information.

[LHT28]

not  sure how  up to date this info is  but looks like some ships can dock there

https://www.whatsinport.com/Portimao.htm

[Morgans]

We have tendered into Portimao and then from the drop off point we were transferred to Praia da Rocha to visit the town and beach there. I can't recall where in Portimao the tender pier was situated but I don't think it could have been that close to the town as I don't remember seeing anything of note but could well be mistaken as it was a few years ago.Only small ships can dock with the larger vessels having to use tenders.

Praia da Rocha's beach is spectacular with the rock formations and we had a lovely day there. It was very hot but it's a busy town and there is an abundance of cafes, bars and restaurants. Fish dishes and Cataplana (fish stew) are specialities of the area. 

Edited February 21, 2019 by Morgans

[Australia08]

Thanks for this info!