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

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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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
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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

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square.

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
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
$85 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$93 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and 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! (1,026 reviews)
We arrived late due to flight delays receptionist was very polite, room basic but clean and bed comfortable no noise from airport so great nights sleep. Good shower. We didn’t use facilities or have breakfast although it was offered at an extra cost. Definitely recommend and only 10 walk from and ...

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

5 out of 5
Av dos Descobrimentos, Loule, Faro
$169 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$182 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (997 reviews)
Hotel was great. Friendly staff, top class breakfast and comfortable rooms. So many great small touches. Felt extremely welcome from the second we arrived. We will be back!

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
Viceroy At Ombria Algarve

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve

5 out of 5
Rua da Ombria, No. 9, Ombria Algarve, Loulé, Faro District
Fully refundable
$294 nightly
The price is $313 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$313 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Fonte Benemola Park and Loule Gypsy Market ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (66 reviews)
The stay was amazing! Joana at the front desk was super helpful. Ana at the spa gave an amazing massage. The property is beautiful and very clean. The room was spacious and was very comfortable.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Quarteira Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (259 reviews)
Great villa style apartment in a fantastic resort
Spacious, clean, well equipped and top condition. Our apartment (essentially part of a large villa) was perfect for a week away with a 5 month old. We thought we had to much room but it made the trip so much easier to spread out and not be confined to a hotel room or suite. The finish of the villa ...

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

Vale do Lobo Resort
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 Beach ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (714 reviews)
We would of gave this property at best a 3 star if for not Fabio at the front desk. Without getting into all the details of our A/C stuck heating on heat. Anyways, Fabio profusely apoligized for the issue and immediately upgraded us to mini kitchen ocean front. Thus gesture and attention to details ...

Reviewed on Oct 8, 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! (655 reviews)
Lovely hotel - we spent 5 nights there as a family of 4 to celebrate my wife’s 50th. Staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. They gave her a personal card and made her a birthday cake and the whole staff inc the management came to our table to wish her well - it was a lovely moment. ...

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Four Seasons Vilamoura
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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