Sotavento

Travel Guide

Vilamoura featuring food and drinks or beverages
Faro featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Olhao
Olhao featuring a church or cathedral, heritage elements and a square or plaza
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 known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and Faro Cathedral while in the area.

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 its 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 neighbourhood.

Cavacos
Faro which includes a beach, a sunset and a lighthouse

Sé

4.5/5(157 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sé, Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sé
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Vale do Garrão

The pristine beaches and ample 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 S$169 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
S$169
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
Good hotel, close to airport.
"The hotel reception is open 24/7, which is useful for a late flight. The receptionist was very helpful and polite. The room was noisy from road traffic and the bed very hard. The room was clean and supplied toiletries. Breakfast was an additional £12 each, but for a vegetarian it was basic. Although ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun, 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is S$143 per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
S$143
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"Perfect place for a night's stay in Faro. The hotel was clean, quiet and the staff were very helpful especially in terms of being able to leave luggage before and after check-in and checkout. Breakfast was decent for a hotel of this size, with plenty of choice."

Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Hotel Navegadores
Hotel Navegadores
4 out of 5
Av. da Catalunha, s/n, Monte Gordo, Vila Real Santo Antonio
The price is S$126 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
S$126
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Vila Real Santo Antonio. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (381 reviews)
"Convenient to my needs"

Reviewed on 23 Jun, 2025

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Vale do Lobo Resort
Vale do Lobo Resort
5 out of 5
Vale Do Lobo, Loulé
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Falesia Beach and Vilamoura Marina are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (233 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 2 Jun, 2025

Vale do Lobo Resort
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 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (638 reviews)
"Less hot vegetarian options, espeically in breakfast."

Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2025

Four Seasons Vilamoura
Vila Gale Ampalius
Vila Gale Ampalius
4 out of 5
Avenida Praia Da Marina, Loulé
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Falesia Beach and Vilamoura Marina ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (695 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly!!! Property is very clean."

Reviewed on 11 Jun, 2025

Vila Gale Ampalius
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Popular places to visit

Vilamoura Marina which includes a bay or harbour

Vilamoura Marina

4.5/5(504 reviews)

Take a boat trip to see dolphins and go parasailing with a tour operator near this marina, which is bordered by the town’s main strip of restaurants and nightclubs.

Vilamoura Marina
Faro Island Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Faro Island Beach

4.5/5(163 reviews)

Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.

Faro Island Beach
Olhao Harbour featuring a park

Olhao Harbour

4/5(47 reviews)

While staying in Olhão you’ll most likely want to visit the nearby islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park, which is accessible by ferry from this harbor.

Olhao Harbour
Cabanas Beach

Cabanas Beach

4.5/5(40 reviews)

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

Cabanas Beach
Ria Formosa Natural Park featuring a sunset and general coastal views

Ria Formosa Natural Park

4.5/5(126 reviews)

Discover one of Portugal’s natural wonders by bike, boat, kayak or on foot and find barrier islands and snaking waterways that provide a haven for flora and fauna.

Ria Formosa Natural Park
Ilha da Culatra Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Ilha da Culatra Beach

Located on a small island that separates Rio Formosa Natural Park from the sea, this undeveloped beach offers calm, clean waters and few crowds.

Ilha da Culatra Beach
Faro Island Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Faro

Vilamoura featuring food and drinks or beverages

Loulé