Portimão is a port city located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Home to around 60,000 people, it is the second most populous city in the Algarve. Historically a fishing and shipbuilding center, Portimão has developed into a popular tourist destination in recent decades.
Município de Portimão is the city’s municipal body. Its mission is to define and implement policies that support the interests and satisfy the needs of the local population. The municipality’s work touches all aspects of city life, from health, education, and housing to transport and civil protection.