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 A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.

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
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is ￥16,600 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
￥16,600
￥18,282 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
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! (997 reviews)
"Super convenient. Would like to see an option of a mini fridge in the rooms; however the staff were extremely accommodating and kept a few things in a staff fridge for us."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is ￥20,014 per night from Aug 1 to Aug 2
￥20,014
￥21,901 total
Aug 1 - Aug 2
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Ve"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is ￥29,494 per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
￥29,494
￥31,778 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Brilliant breakfast Lovely rooms. I would’ve scored it higher, but the pool area lets it down. Broken sunbeds, very tired area. Like I said the breakfast was brilliant, but we had an evening meal in the restaurant and it was poor! Definitely not worth the €25 per head"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

AP Eva Senses
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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! (699 reviews)
Excellent Hotel.
"Excellent Hotel, would recommend. Very close to beach, bars & restaurants. Staff at hotel couldn't do enough to help."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2025

Vila Gale Ampalius
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! (642 reviews)
Great stay
"Beautiful hotel and a great location. Hotel is spotlessly clean and all the staff are friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Four Seasons Vilamoura
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 Aqua Show Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (237 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Vale do Lobo Resort
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Popular places to visit

Vilamoura Marina showing a bay or harbor

Vilamoura Marina

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 which includes general coastal views and a beach

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 Island Beach
Olhao Harbour which includes a garden

Olhao Harbour

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
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

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

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
Ilha de Tavira Beach featuring general coastal views and a lighthouse

Ilha de Tavira Beach

Stretch out on the broad beach facing Tavira’s neighboring island, where the gentle waves of the Atlantic Ocean meet soft, golden sands.

Ilha de Tavira Beach

Cities near Sotavento

Faro Island Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach

Faro

Albufeira which includes a sandy beach and landscape views as well as an individual male

Albufeira

Almancil

Almancil

Vilamoura featuring food and drinks or beverages

Loulé