Whether you're dipping a toe in the water or hunting for treasures on the shore, Vau Beach is the perfect place to spend time with the family. Why not put a picnic basket together and make a day of it?

Located in Portimão, this stretch of coastline is well worth a look. But you'll find a great deal more to see and do in this area. Rocha Beach, Carvoeiro Beach, and Slide and Splash Water Park aren't too far away from Vau Beach.

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Grand Muthu Forte do Vale

$880

per person

Oct 3 - Oct 7

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Faro (FAO)

8.4/10 Very Good! (356 reviews)

Unfortunately we found the beds uncomfortable and didnt sleep well.

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve

$1,030

per person

Nov 1 - Nov 8

found 23 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

New York (NYC) to Faro (FAO)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)

Hotel product is excellent but service level terrible in the restaurant. They obviously haven’t been able to get the staff in this new and more remote location leading to a dreadful experience for diners. Main courses at dinner came out with 20 minutes between them and breakfast time orders had a 50% chance of not being delivered. Lots of stressed guests and staff as a result. We gave up on the restaurant as it was so slow and negative and we cooked in the room instead. That’s not the way it should be and I would say the restaurant experience makes the hotel unbookable unless they can sort it out.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve

$1,035

per person

Oct 27 - Nov 1

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Faro (FAO)

8.6/10 Excellent! (514 reviews)

Stayed here in August with my husband and 6 year old for 12 nights. The rooms are modern, clean and beds very comfortable. The pool was the highlight, it's huge, with 2 smaller kids pools. Plenty of sun loungers and nice fresh towels every day - so no need to bring any. The breakfast was fantastic! We paid for the buffet one evening which was very expensive and I wasn't impressed with the food at all. The Italian restaurant was nice but overpriced. The hotel is located next to the beach which is great but we discovered all of the sun loungers had reserved signs on them so we couldn't stay long with no shade. There really isn't much around the hotel at all, we ended up paying quite a bit to go into albuferia in the evenings. Overall we loved the hotel itself but wouldn't go back due to the location and very overpriced food and drinks.

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Day Trip to the Algarve: Explore Lagos and Albufeira from Lisbon

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History & culture

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Seville day trip from the Algarve

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Private & custom tours

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Lagos and Ponta Da Piedade Private Tour & Algarvian Wine Tasting

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Lagos and Ponta Da Piedade Private Tour & Algarvian Wine Tasting

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Wildlife & nature

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Jeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included

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Popular places to visit

Portimao which includes general coastal views and rugged coastline as well as a small group of people

Três Castelos Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Três Castelos Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Praia da Rocha. Stroll along the seaside in this family-friendly area, or check out its lively bars.

Tres Irmaos Beach

Bring your camera to photograph this striking beach, which is dotted with large, eye-catching rocks that provide shade and shelter, and harbor several caves.

Portimão Museum

Learn about Portimão’s history, heritage and connection to the sea at this modern museum occupying a former sardine and mackerel canning factory.

Rocha Beach

Backed by golden-red cliffs and met by the white-flecked waves of the Atlantic, this spectacular beach is one of the Algarve’s most popular.

Careanos Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Careanos Beach during your trip to Portimão? Stroll along the marina in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Algarve Casino

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Algarve Casino during your visit to Portimão? Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.