Areia
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EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
"Everything was fantastic! This level of service means you can fully relax ☺️"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026

PortoBay Blue Ocean
"A beautiful resort . Very clean , helpful staff , great breakfast buffet and a gorgeous beach . Perfect for long walks. The town is walking distance with lots of restaurants and shops Our stay was almost perfect . The only draw back was the cold weather but like they there is no bad weather omly ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Occidental Faro
"Excellent position. Quiet, but central. Lovely and relaxing sitting outside dining with the marina below and the lagoon type water area beyond. Excellent breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Vale do Lobo Resort
"The property was great, a lovely villa. This was our 2nd visit, the only things that weren't as good this time - in particular was the shuttle bus around the resort. In the summer it is an excellent service, at Easter they only had 1 car so the wait for the service, instead of being 5 mins was more ..."
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Pine Cliffs Gardens
"Amazing sized clean room and the breakfast was delicious! Would reccomend!"
Reviewed on May 16, 2026

Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel
"Great location on the beach and 5 minute walk to the harbour with restaurants and bars. The hotel is big with 2 adult pools and a kids pool. The pool is busy but nice to relax in. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good. Hot and cold food available. The room was nice and clean and comfortable. ..."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
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 marina 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 top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

PREMIUM Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry & Dolphin search

Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
- Falesia Beach
- Vilamoura Marina
- The Strip
- Oura Beach
- Faro Island Beach
- Quarteira Beach
- Balaia Golf Village
- Old Town
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Marina
- Cabanas Beach
- Aqua Show Park
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Pine Cliffs Golf Course
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Old Town Square
- Praia dos Olhos de Água
- Tavira Castle
- Vale do Lobo Beach
- Barril Beach
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Marina Beach
- Quinta do Lago Beach
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Roman Bridge
- Faro Cathedral
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Forum Algarve Mall
- Estoi Palace
- Loule Castle



