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.
