Ariolos
Faro
Popular places to visit
Faro Island Beach
Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.
Faro Marina
Explore the waterfront of Faro Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Faro Cathedral
In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats.
Old Town Square
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.
Carmo Church
Behind the intricate details of the Baroque façade and the nave’s gilded woodwork and stained-glass windows lie the ghoulish skulls of the Bones Chapel.
Faro Town Hall
Faro Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Sé e São Pedro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Sunset Boat Trip of Ria Formosa: an Eco-friendly Tour out from Faro
Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop
Ariolos Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
Staff were very helpful Great breakfast and because of an early morning checkout the hotel gave us some breakfast bags Location was good Only negative was some of the lifts were not working
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Absolutely beautiful hotel and spotless! The ladies (Jessica/Jennifer?) at the front desk were incredible and gave great recommendations for places to eat, how to get to different areas etc. would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Occidental Faro
Lovely spacious room, central location, tastyfood
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
AP Cabanas Beach & Nature - Adults Friendly
Modern clean rooms, excellent food service, friendly staff
Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Could not fault the room. Clean and very well maintained
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Lovely property with very attentive staff.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ariolos
Vale de Seixos
When in Vale de Seixos, you can plan a visit to Ria Formosa Natural Park and Algarve Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Chaveca
While there might not be top attractions in Chaveca, you can explore the larger area and discover places like A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Faro Marina.
Alcaria Cova
While Alcaria Cova isn't home to many top sights, Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lagos e Relvas
While Lagos e Relvas might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Town and Algarve Stadium.
Murta
While Murta might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Town and Sao Miguel Peak.
Barranco de São Miguel
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barranco de São Miguel and surrounding area, you can visit Ria Formosa Natural Park and Old Town.
