Areia
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Visit Areia

AP Eva Senses
Clean however walls marked and scraped in places. Needs some attention. Generally clean and ok. Breakfast was just warm and every morning I was having to wipe down the chair / bench before sitting due to food crumbs and mess on them. Location of hotel is excellent. On day of checking in I reported ...
Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
This was a nice stay but I don’t think up to 5* standard. The service was bad at most restaurants and the food beyond the breakfast buffet was over-priced and average. This may well be advertising but the pools are freezing in April, so just a warning! The hotel is super modern and has comfortable ...
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
Was literally the most beautiful place we’ve ever stayed! So many things to do right at the resort! I would go back every single time. Love love love it there! The restaurants were so nice to have available, we were sad the pizzeria was closed the whole time we stayed but the snack bar was ...
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Pine Cliffs Gardens
Always a lovely stay at the Garden Suites. We love Pine Cliffs which is why we keep returning.
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel
Location staff and breakfast 1st class. Opted for buffett dinner on 1 night wich was awful but they refunded us straight away
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Pedras d'el Rei
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.

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.

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.

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

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop
![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]

Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro




