Sotavento

Travel Guide
Vilamoura featuring food and drinks or beverages
Faro which includes a sunset, a lighthouse and a sandy beach
Olhao
Olhao which includes a square or plaza, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
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Where to stay in Sotavento

Faro Cathedral showing heritage elements

Faro City Centre

Faro City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Faro Marina or Faro Cathedral.

Faro City Centre
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Vale do Lobo

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Vale do Lobo. A stop by Vale do Lobo Beach or Royal Golf Course Vale do Lobo might round out your trip.

Vale do Lobo
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Quinta do Lago

Beaches, golf courses, and restaurants are some highlights of Quinta do Lago. Make a stop by Quinta do Lago Golf or Faro Island Beach while you're exploring.

Quinta do Lago
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Cavacos

Cavacos is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, abundant dining options, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Quarteira Beach or Vilamoura Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Cavacos
Faro Old Town as well as a small group of people

Faro Old Town

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Faro Old Town. Make a stop by Faro Cathedral or Old Town Square while you're exploring the area.

Faro Old Town
Faro which includes a sunset, a lighthouse and a sandy beach

Sé

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square.

Sé
Four Seasons Vilamoura
Four Seasons Vilamoura
4 out of 5
Rua da Holanda, 507, Loulé
The price is SAR 369 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
SAR 369
SAR 395 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (622 reviews)
"Just as I expected"

Reviewed on 27 October 2024

Four Seasons Vilamoura
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve, an IHG Hotel
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve, an IHG Hotel
5 out of 5
Rua Do Oceano Atlantico, Loulé
The price is SAR 579 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
SAR 579
SAR 616 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (952 reviews)
"This was a lovely hotel"

Reviewed on 7 October 2024

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve, an IHG Hotel
AP Cabanas Beach & Nature - Adults Friendly
AP Cabanas Beach & Nature - Adults Friendly
4 out of 5
Rua Tuberaia Major. Cabanas de Tavira, Tavira, Algarve
The price is SAR 326 per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
SAR 326
SAR 346 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Tavira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (152 reviews)
"Love it. And they brought me a champagne and cake and I didn't even mention when it was my birthday, so it was a nice touch"

Reviewed on 12 November 2024

AP Cabanas Beach & Nature - Adults Friendly
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Four Seasons Vilamoura
Four Seasons Vilamoura
4 out of 5
Rua da Holanda, 507, Loulé
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (622 reviews)
"Just as I expected"

Reviewed on 27 October 2024

Four Seasons Vilamoura
Laguna
Laguna
4 out of 5
Rua do Zimbro, Apartamentos Turísticos Laguna, Loulé
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)
"Fantastic stay at Laguna resort! Staff were lovely from start to finish and so accommodating. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again."

Reviewed on 20 July 2024

Laguna
Cardeal Suites & Apartments
Cardeal Suites & Apartments
4 out of 5
Rua Dr. Coelho de Melo 1, Faro, Faro
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly apartment in Faro. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (154 reviews)
V& E Faro exploration trip
"Great apartment excelent agent and staff, right in the middle of downtown.best manager(Ms. Claudia) we ever had in our trips"

Reviewed on 21 November 2024

Cardeal Suites & Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Vilamoura Marina showing a bay or harbor

Vilamoura Marina

4.5/5(89 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Vilamoura Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Quarteira. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Vilamoura Marina
Faro Island Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach

Faro Island Beach

4.5/5(27 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Faro Island Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Praia de Faro. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Faro Island Beach
Olhao Harbour which includes a garden

Olhao Harbour

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Olhao with a trip to Olhao Harbour. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Olhao Harbour
Ilha de Cabanas is one of six barrier islands along the Ria Formasa which runs 60km from Faro to Manta Rota and makes up 18,400 hectares of protected nature reserve. . To reach the beach you have to take a boat from Cabanas, most hotels provide a boat service or you can catch a water taxi from the boardwalk. And then there is a 5-10min walk along a paving stone path through the marshland. It can get windy, as you can see from this couple sheltering under their parasol. Watch out for sand burn! The beach stretches as far as you can see, excellent for a long walk along the shore with waves lapping at your feet - one of my favourite pastimes. I was here in early May and the beach was practically deserted, by 4pm I had this section of beach to myself. Further up the beach, closer to where the water taxi drop off an pick up there are sun loungers, parasols and a cafe bar. I have heard the boats can get pretty busy in peak tourist times, but the journey is only about 5 minutes each way so you shouldn't have to wait too long. #NationalPark #Beach

Cabanas Beach

4.5/5(6 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Cabanas Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Conceicao e Cabanas de Tavira. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Cabanas Beach
Old Town Square

Old Town Square

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Square
Um sítio em que vale a pena esperar que o sol se ponha.

Monte Gordo Beach

3.5/5(2 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Monte Gordo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vila Real Santo Antonio. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Monte Gordo Beach