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

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 A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.

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 Garrao Beach 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 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
AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses
4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is AED 730 per night from May 30 to May 31
AED 730
AED 802 total
30 May - 31 May
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,010 reviews)
Wonderful hotel heart of Faro
"From reception to housekeeping, the staff were excellent every time we had an interaction. The hotel was conveniently in the center of all the activity in Faro and the rooms were clean and well-kept. Some parts of the room appeared as if they needed some upgrading, but overall the entire stay was ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

AP Eva Senses
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 406 per night from May 20 to May 21
AED 406
AED 447 total
20 May - 21 May
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! (1,004 reviews)
Good airport hotel
"Another stay on return home. Clean rooms. Staff very friendly. No complaints. Quiet rooms. No time for breakfast as we had to leave just before breakfast time but previously felt it was a good breakfast."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 308 per night from May 31 to Jun 1
AED 308
AED 343 total
31 May - 1 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! (960 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Everything was a short walk away."

Reviewed on 9 May 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 resort in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Vilamoura Marina and Falesia Beach are located ...
"Absolutely lovely place to stay. So clean. So spacious. Would definitely return."

Reviewed on 1 May 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 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (634 reviews)
"Four Seasons simply fulfilled all our needs, there's no negative comments"

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Four Seasons Vilamoura
Dom Pedro Portobelo
Dom Pedro Portobelo
4 out of 5
Avenida Tivoli, Lote H5, Loulé
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Vilamoura Marina and Falesia Beach are located ...
"Property location is fabulous and our room view was fantastic. If room decor can be modernised and some beverages be included in room kit, it will be an even better experience for guests."

Reviewed on 19 April 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 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
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
Faro Cathedral featuring a coastal town

Faro Cathedral

4/5(6 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Sé e São Pedro with a stop at Faro Cathedral. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Faro Cathedral