Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
Travel Guide
Visit Santa Catarina da Fonte do Bispo
Occidental Faro
"The location is super convenient, clean and spacious. The rooftop pool and the saunas were a great amenity. The breakfast buffet was solid and had something for everyone. The gym was decent sized. The staff were super friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on May 30, 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
"No frills, super clean. Perfect place for a night for this solo traveler who needed to be at Faro airport at 4am. 10-15 min safe walk down a well lit sidewalk to the airport, no taxi needed if you can handle your luggage. Friendly staff spoke English and check-in was a breeze. But distant from downtown ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Real Marina Hotel & Spa
"Great place to stay - hotel well looked after and very convenient location."
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Cabin Sleeps 2 With Enclosed Garden
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
Popular places to visit
Tavira Castle
Look out across the rooftops of historic Tavira from a tower in this ruined fortress, which has withstood royal sieges, pirate attacks and natural disasters.
Roman Bridge
Despite its name, Tavira’s central footbridge wasn’t constructed during the Roman Empire, but it does sit where an ancient bridge once was.
Praca da Republica
Check out Tavira’s main square, which served as the town’s marketplace for centuries and is now surrounded by restaurants and elegant heritage buildings with preserved façades.
Misericordia Church
Dating back to the 16th century, this church is one of the Algarve’s most exquisite pieces of Renaissance architecture that includes remarkable stonemasonry.
Old Town
Learn about the local history of Santa Maria e Santiago when you spend time at Old Town. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall during your trip to Santa Maria e Santiago. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour
Grand Lagos and Cape St. Vincent Bus Tour
- Falesia Beach
- Vilamoura Marina
- Faro Island Beach
- Quarteira Beach
- Old Town
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Marina
- Cabanas Beach
- Monte Gordo Beach
- Aqua Show Park
- Old Town Square
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Cacela Velha Beach
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Tavira Castle
- Vale do Lobo Beach
- Verde Beach
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Barril Beach
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Algarve Stadium
- Roman Bridge
- Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
- Faro Cathedral
- Manta Rota Beach
- Marina Beach
- Quinta do Lago Beach
- Altura Beach
- Loule Castle
- Terra Estreita Beach
