Vale Formoso
Travel Guide
Visit Vale Formoso

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
All lovely - winding down for the end of season. Needs a bit of TLC - hair dryers quite old and overheat quickly so you need patience! Staff really friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

PortoBay Blue Ocean
Clean spacious bedroom. Delicious and wide variety of food at buffet. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Decent place! I’m grateful for the clean place to stay. If you’re traveling on a budget and want to treat yourself to a night or two in a private space, this is a good spot. 10:00 am checkout is a bit inhumane, and the shower was pretty tiny, but it did the trick for a night. The staff was sweet. ...
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025

Balaia Golf Village Resort
Spacious and well equipped apartment Great location
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Alfagar Village
Excellent spacious apartment, fantastic friendly staff and a jam packed kids entertainment schedule despite it being end of season. Would totally recommend as a half term sun escape. Weather was mixed but pools still manageable and indoor heated pools as an option.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Clube Albufeira Garden Village
Was comfortable and near old town
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025
Popular places to visit

Vilamoura Marina
Take a boat trip to see dolphins and go parasailing with a tour operator near this marina, which is bordered by the town’s main strip of restaurants and nightclubs.

Vilamoura Beach
Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Vilamoura Beach during your travels in Vilamoura? Check out the spas and lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Quinta do Lago Golf
Enjoy a round of golf in Almancil at Quinta do Lago Golf. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Garrao Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Garrao Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vale do Garrão. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
Aqua Show Park
Enjoy the thrill rides with your kiddos at Aqua Show Park as part of your trip to Quarteira. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.
Quinta do Lago Beach
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Quinta do Lago Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Quinta do Lago. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.
Things to do

Albufeira: Caves and Coastline Catamaran Cruise to Benagil

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

Half Day Tour with Jeep Safari in the Algarve Mountains

Full Day Guided Tour Historical Algarve Finest

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave Boat Cruise
- Albufeira Old Town Square
- Falesia Beach
- The Strip
- Vilamoura Marina
- Faro Island Beach
- Albufeira Marina
- Sao Rafael Beach
- Oura Beach
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Marina
- Balaia Golf Village
- Praia dos Alemães
- Praia dos Olhos de Água
- Salgados Beach
- Quarteira Beach
- Gale Beach
- Old Town Square
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Algarve Shopping Mall
- Peneco Beach
- Aqua Show Park
- Vale do Lobo Beach
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Pine Cliffs Golf Course
- Quinta do Lago Golf
- Estoi Palace
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Faro Cathedral
- Barril Beach


