Title: Things to Do in Quelfes in 2026 | Expedia.com [Quelfes Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Quelfes.dx3000382377)[Hotels in Quelfes](https://expedia.com/Quelfes-Hotels.d3000382377.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Quelfes](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Quelfes.d3000382377.Car-Rental-Guide)[Quelfes Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Quelfes.d3000382377.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Quelfes ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Quelfes Types of activities [Quelfes Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Quelfes.dx3000382377) ![When you are hiking in a National Park and you aren’t sure what it is. But it is beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000382377/54e9bf61-2e40-400d-9715-c236b9597f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![When you are hiking in a National Park and you aren’t sure what it is. But it is beautiful. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000382377/54e9bf61-2e40-400d-9715-c236b9597f28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Another Special place to Shoot wonderful sunrises in the company of The NAture #Sunrise #sun #nature #Armona #Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047402/d2ff55c4-9acd-4587-b18b-e6b17dedb66c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nice easy hike in the salt plains of Olhao, Portugal. Very pretty!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182241/36e4f514-edc5-4271-8472-f409d2b826ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ria Formosa Natural Park which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118605/06bce89f-5af6-4613-ac7a-e3bdda327517.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- --- ## Quelfes must see attractions ### 1\. Falesia Beach Falésia Beach comprises a long stretch of golden sand at the foot of tall, colorful cliffs. It is part of a scenic strand running for about 4 miles (6 kilometers), between Vilamoura and Albufeira. Marvel at the dramatic hues of red and orange that stain the white cliff face bordering the beach. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Falesia-Beach-Albufeira.d6081797.Vacation-Attraction) ![Falesia Beach showing rocky coastline, a beach and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081797/8c6a47ec-445b-4263-a158-59415dd8dfd2.jpg) ### 2\. Vilamoura Marina With about hundreds of spaces for boats, Vilamoura Marina is a large and busy harbor in the center of the town. All types of yachts and cruisers adorn the picturesque marina, which is bordered by restaurants, bars and clubs. Watch people go by and soak up the lively atmosphere amid the town’s charming waterways. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Vilamoura-Marina-Vilamoura.d6081799.Vacation-Attraction) ![Vilamoura Marina which includes a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081799/710c97bd-90d6-4920-ad73-03555d1a6925.jpg) ### 3\. Olhao Harbour Life in Olhão centers on the city’s harbor and marina area. Watch as fishing boats pull into dock and unload their catches, many of which will be bound for nearby restaurants. Or, take a boat trip to the fabulous beach-lined barrier islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Olhao-Harbour-Olhao.d6118600.Vacation-Attraction) ![Olhao Harbour featuring a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118600/d7eb9755-7180-46f6-905b-c27e1b732e41.jpg) ### 4\. Faro Island Beach Faro Island Beach is one of the area’s most picturesque and popular sandy stretches. Cafés, restaurants and watersports operators sit along the strand, which lines 3 miles (5 kilometers) of a narrow sand bar. Enjoy the unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Formosa River on the other. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Faro-Island-Beach-Praia-de-Faro.d6081721.Vacation-Attraction) ![Faro Island Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081721/df8b6267-1fc8-4d38-b4a3-fb32765e3bb3.jpg) ### 5\. Praia dos Olhos de Água Experience the authenticity of the Algarve’s fishing heritage at Olhos de Água Beach (Praia dos Olhos de Água). This beach is where locals come to top up their tans and cool off in the warm water while fishermen bring in their day’s catch. Olhos de Água Beach sits on the shoreline of its eponymous village. Its name means eyes of water, which is a reference to the springs that form at low tide. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Praia-Dos-Olhos-De-Agua-Algarve.d6156726.Vacation-Attraction) ![Olhos D\'Agua Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and rugged coastline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6156726/a10e9bcb-3283-4003-ae16-ba14c4ed0c6a.jpg) ### 6\. Ria Formosa Natural Park The Ria Formosa Natural Park is a large reserve on the Algarve coast that stretches between Garrão Beach and Manta Rota. With its intricate system of wetlands, canals, marshlands and beaches, the nature reserve shelters a vast diversity of coastal plants and animals. Explore this 37-mile (60-kilometer) stretch of landscape by boat or kayak. Join a guided walking tour and learn about the local fishing traditions that continue amid the resource-rich wetlands. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000382377) ## Recommended things to do in Quelfes | Number of things to do | 148 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Algarve Uncovered: Coast, Culture, and Villages Tour](/things-to-do/algarve-uncovered-coast-culture-and-villages-tour.a50726817.activity-details): $4 | | Top 5 things to do | [Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro](/things-to-do/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro.a1113763.activity-details)[Seville day trip from the Algarve](/things-to-do/seville-day-trip-from-the-algarve.a4878724.activity-details)[CCVAlgarve Family Ticket \| 2 adults + Children](/things-to-do/ccvalgarve-family-ticket-2-adults-children.a48143362.activity-details)[Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran](/things-to-do/faro-ria-formosa-guided-sunset-tour-by-catamaran.a48129469.activity-details)[Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer](/things-to-do/faro-airport-fao-shared-one-way-albufeira-bus-transfer.a48892982.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [CCVAlgarve Family Ticket \| 2 adults + Children](/things-to-do/ccvalgarve-family-ticket-2-adults-children.a48143362.activity-details)[Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer](/things-to-do/faro-airport-fao-shared-one-way-albufeira-bus-transfer.a48892982.activity-details)[Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos](/things-to-do/faro-airport-comfortable-bus-transfer-to-from-lagos.a48931868.activity-details)[Cork Factory Tour](/things-to-do/cork-factory-tour.a4733170.activity-details)[From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop](/things-to-do/from-faro-catamaran-boat-trip-to-deserta-island-with-stop.a4765993.activity-details) | | With kids | [Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro](/things-to-do/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro.a1113763.activity-details)[Seville day trip from the Algarve](/things-to-do/seville-day-trip-from-the-algarve.a4878724.activity-details)[Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran](/things-to-do/faro-ria-formosa-guided-sunset-tour-by-catamaran.a48129469.activity-details)[From Faro: 2-Hour Guided Bird Watching Boat Trip](/things-to-do/from-faro-2-hour-guided-bird-watching-boat-trip.a4584493.activity-details)[Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro](/things-to-do/small-group-dolphin-and-wildlife-watching-tour-in-faro.a1061370.activity-details) | ## What to do in Quelfes --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Quelfes? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Quelfes ![Olhao Harbour which includes a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118600/9075a8e5-4a76-44b2-a97e-81e733d9328b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olhao Harbour 4.5/5(6 reviews) While staying in Olhão you’ll most likely want to visit the nearby islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park, which is accessible by ferry from this harbor. [](https://expedia.com/Olhao-Harbour-Olhao.d6118600.Vacation-Attraction) ![Olhao Municipal Market showing a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081783/93c9e54d-01c2-4e16-95b9-8d38d9081270.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olhao Municipal Market 4/5(1 review) Towering over the waterfront, this market is a symbol of Olhão's industriousness and agricultural traditions, which are depicted on tile paintings inside the buildings. [](https://expedia.com/Olhao-Municipal-Market-Olhao.d6081783.Vacation-Attraction) #### Parque Natural da Ria Formosa Explore the great outdoors at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, a lovely green space in Olhao. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Parque-Natural-Da-Ria-Formosa-Olhao.d553248621532957604.Vacation-Attraction) #### Praia da Armona-Ria Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Armona-Ria during your trip to Island Armona? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Praia-Da-Armona-Ria-Olhao.d809894106694623232.Vacation-Attraction) #### Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel during your travels in Moncarapacho e Fuseta. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Moncarapacho-Museum-And-Chapel-Olhao.d553248621573985822.Vacation-Attraction) #### Colina Verde Golf Course Enjoy a round of golf in Moncarapacho e Fuseta at Colina Verde Golf Course. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Colina-Verde-Golf-Course-Olhao.d6157285.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Quelfes ![Faro Island Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081721/df8b6267-1fc8-4d38-b4a3-fb32765e3bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Faro ![Olhao which includes a sunset and a city](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182241/c770594e-5120-4d0f-8c69-b9d65085514c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Olhao ![Fuseta Beach View In Portugal, Shutterstock ID 734550997, Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047402/cb21cf34-7f97-4f62-ade3-3263e60a026e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Moncarapacho e Fuseta ![Palace garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048763/a882b0d5-02b5-4300-b932-d37fa32002d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Estoi ![Another Special place to Shoot wonderful sunrises in the company of The NAture #Sunrise #sun #nature #Armona #Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047402/d2ff55c4-9acd-4587-b18b-e6b17dedb66c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Island Armona ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quelfes worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Quelfes? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Quelfes? ### Is three days enough to stay in Quelfes? ### Is Quelfes a walkable neighborhood? ### What are some activities to do in Quelfes with kids? > - [Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro.a1113763.activity-details) > - [Seville day trip from the Algarve](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/seville-day-trip-from-the-algarve.a4878724.activity-details) > - [Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/faro-ria-formosa-guided-sunset-tour-by-catamaran.a48129469.activity-details) > - [From Faro: 2-Hour Guided Bird Watching Boat Trip](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-faro-2-hour-guided-bird-watching-boat-trip.a4584493.activity-details) > - [Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/small-group-dolphin-and-wildlife-watching-tour-in-faro.a1061370.activity-details) ### What to do in Quelfes for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Quelfes?