Arrochela
Travel Guide
Visit Arrochela

PortoBay Blue Ocean
"Was an excellent stay. Both my pregnant wife and I felt very welcome. I had a treat for my birthday and a treat for my baby, the room was always spotless and breakfast, although busy and with some of the staff showing a bit of inexperience, was always great and the buffet was fresh and replenished ..."
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2026

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
"Staff for very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and very spacious. Breakfast has a lot of options but their warm food were often a bit cold. Outdoor pool were very nice. I like that there is an adult pool and kids pool the restaurants inside the hotel where a bit too expensive but the buffet ..."
Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Occidental Faro
"Great, convenient location to historic town, pier, restaurants and bars, nice, clean room, helpful staff and most of all great rooftop bar and breakfast with small pool. The breakfast choices and quality are outstanding."
Reviewed on Jun 2, 2026

Vale do Lobo Resort
"Brilliant stay best of both worlds gorgeous villa but close to restaurants shops and even a free shuttle around the whole resort! Loved it and will definitely be coming back!"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026

Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel
"Very clean and helpful stuff. It is a mixed golf and family hotel so if you want a mostly family environment this is not one for you but the mix worked well for us."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026

Pine Cliffs Gardens
"Nice accommodations- beach under renovation."
Reviewed on Jun 1, 2026
Popular places to visit

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 Municipal Market
Towering over the waterfront, this market is a symbol of Olhão's industriousness and agricultural traditions, which are depicted on tile paintings inside the buildings.
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
Explore the great outdoors at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, a lovely green space in Olhao. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.
Praia da Armona-Ria
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Armona-Ria during your trip to Island Armona? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Colina Verde Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Moncarapacho e Fuseta at Colina Verde Golf Course. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel during your travels in Moncarapacho e Fuseta. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Things to do

Sunset Boat Trip of Ria Formosa: an Eco-friendly Tour out from Faro

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1005&rh=565)
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]

Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro



