• All-inclusive: Meals, snacks, drinks, and activities.
  • For everyone: Kids’ clubs, pools, spas

Praia do Vau: A Calm and Appealing Beach Resort

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Praia do Vau is an appealing beach resort about calm sand and Atlantic water. All inclusive holidays at Praia do Vau are about bliss, soft sand and blue water. Families, adults and young alike find Praia do Vau alluring for holidays. The beach at Praia do Vau is a curving bay with sand and clear shallows.

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Praia do Vau

Location: A Quieter Neighbour to Portimão & Rocha

Praia do Vau lies by Portimão and Rocha to the west. The resort is quiet, with beaches around that are less crowded than Rocha. You can walk along the sand to nearby beaches, or ride by taxi from Portimão. From here you can go to Lagos for holidays with nightlife.

The Beach: Soft Sand & Calm Shallows for Swimming

Sand at Praia do Vau can feel soft on toes, with calm shallows for swimming. Coves and rocks around the bay are good for snorkelling and swimming in clear water. Children and adults feel bliss in the shallows, with catching nothing more than calm Atlantic water. Calm Atlantic water and blue sand around the bay makes summer holidays at Praia do Vau glorious.

Dining: Beachfront Restaurants & Local Cuisine

All inclusive holidays here are about beach sand, cafés and restaurants. Restaurants and bars along the front with sardines, fried in olive oil with garlic. You can find cheap drinks and good lunch, plus cockles and conquilhas gathered as a Portuguese delicacy. Tables at a beach restaurant with sand and water in front feel fantastic.

Top Hotels in Praia do Vau

Hotel Best For All-Inclusive Vibe
Turim Estrela do Vau Families Relaxed resort
Jardim do Vau Beach days Seafront
Coral do Vau Apartments Self-catering Simple breaks
Alcaide Hotel Budget stays Quiet base

Evening Atmosphere: Low-Key Nights & Quiet Evenings

Nightlife at Praia do Vau is low, with bars interspersed around the resort. For exuberant nightlife and discos you head to Rocha, leaving Praia do Vau quiet. Families and couples who want calm evenings will find that the resort is designed for them. Shopping for souvenirs and essentials is available, with plenty of space and no crowd cramming.

Affordable All-Inclusive Deals & Easy Access

All inclusive deals at Praia do Vau can be cheap in summer and in weeks with low crowd. From British adults you can book a cheap transfer by taxi from Portimão in minutes. Praia do Vau holidays are about calm Atlantic hours, cheap inclusive deals and soft sand on your toes. If you want an appealing west bay, Praia do Vau holidays are a great holiday for you.

What to Look for When Booking a Holiday Package

  • Families sit together
  • Good choice of food
  • Transfers included
  • Clear distance to resort centre
  • Short walk to the beach
  • Sea or pool view options
  • Flights from local airport
  • Direct flights
  • Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
  • All-inclusive branded drinks
  • Transfer time to resort
  • Snacks served through the day

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Tips Before You Go on an All Inclusive Holiday

  • Look for possible interruptions in your journey.
  • Obtain a letter from a doctor stating your need for the medication.
  • Carry medication in hand luggage, not in checked bags.
  • Travel insurance will reimburse your expenses for medical care abroad.

Location

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Holiday Advice

  • Airport: Faro Airport (FAO)
  • Flight Time: Around 2 hours 45 minutes from the UK
  • Currency: Euro (usually paid by card)
  • Transfer Time: About 1 hour from Faro Airport
  • Language: Portuguese
  • Time Difference: None, same as UK time

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