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
Algarve

Where to stay in Sotavento

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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 Garrao Beach might round out your trip.

Vale do Lobo
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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Quinta do Lago

Beaches, golf courses, and restaurants are some highlights of Quinta do Lago. Make a stop by Quinta do Lago Golf or Quinta do Lago 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 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
Drink in hand sunset down!

Vale do Garrão

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Vale do Garrão. A stop by Garrao Beach or Quinta do Lago Beach might round out your trip.

Vale do Garrão
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is AED 299 per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
AED 299
AED 333 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (996 reviews)
"Close to airport"

Reviewed on 25 March 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses
4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is AED 560 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
AED 560
AED 621 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Close to bus station. Our first room was near an area being renovated and it was extremely noisy. Front desk moved us. They were great. Eva Senses has the best breakfast buffet we have every seen. I would stay there just for that !! Don't wait !!! Book a room there."

Reviewed on 26 March 2025

AP Eva Senses
VILAPURA - Naturism
VILAPURA - Naturism
3 out of 5
Sitio do Bernardinheiro, Tavira, Algarve
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly B&B in Tavira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Cabanas Beach and Barril Beach are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"A unique hotel in every way."

Reviewed on 24 May 2023

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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! (626 reviews)
"Although building work was been carried out Was only notified after booking Hotel and staff went out there way to accommodate"

Reviewed on 16 January 2025

Four Seasons Vilamoura
Pinhal da Marina Apartamentos Turisticos
Pinhal da Marina Apartamentos Turisticos
4 out of 5
Praca dos Tres Caminhos, Loulé
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Vilamoura Marina and Falesia Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (263 reviews)
"Very quiet and clean place. Suitable for families. Staff was always helpful and profecional. Excelent!"

Reviewed on 8 February 2025

Pinhal da Marina Apartamentos Turisticos
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! (158 reviews)
"Our room was super comfortable and well set up for an extended stay. The inner courtyard was quiet and also a beautiful setup. Faro was one of our favourite places to visit and we will come back to the Algarve for a longer stay next time. There are many restaurants and a pedestrian only commercial ..."

Reviewed on 5 March 2025

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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 lively bars.

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
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
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 beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.

Old Town Square