We have been using the services of a travel agency for more than one year. Impressions are different. Tour / bus \ in Switzerland in 2017: the impression is negative. About 80% of the time on the bus. Oversaturation with excursions - "galloping through Europe." Tiring and uninformative. I do not recommend. 2018 holidays and excursions in Portugal / Algarve / -avia, Head Marina, bus driver Victor.
Hotel Estrella Du Vao. 4 stars. 700 meters from the ocean coast. The center of Portimã o is about 3.5 km away. By taxi for 7-8 euros. Room with all amenities, kitchen, large balcony.