Fort of Santa Catarina played an important defensive role during its time. Now a historic site, you can only imagine some of the scenes its mighty walls have witnessed.

You'll soon see why this Portimão history-filled fortress is visited by many travelers. If you're searching for other things to see here, Rocha Beach, Benagil Beach, and Carvoeiro Beach are in this area as well. They won't take you very long to get to from Fort of Santa Catarina.

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Quinta dos Perfumes

$783

per person

Nov 16 - Nov 20

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Faro (FAO)

9.8/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

Lovely stay! The hotel itself is beautiful and set in a peaceful location. It’s not in a busy area, and although it’s a bit of a walk to get to the beach, we actually enjoyed it—it was nice to have a good stroll. The room wasn’t as big as I expected, but in the end it didn’t bother us at all. Overall, we had a really lovely and relaxing stay.

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

VidaMar Resort Hotel Algarve

$814

per person

Nov 27 - Dec 2

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Atlanta (ATL) to Faro (FAO)

8.6/10 Excellent! (521 reviews)

Excellent staff. Great location. Short walk to sandy beach. Only negative is that it was a little remote from town.

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve

$1,127

per person

Dec 26 - Dec 30

found 5 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Faro (FAO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)

Very relaxing, staff were very friendly and helpful. A very beautiful property away from the chaos.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Half Day Cruise to Ponta da Piedade with Lunch and Drinks

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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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Swim and Chill at Benagil

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Armação de Pêra: 2-Hour Wild Beaches and Caves Kayak Tour

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Classes & workshops

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From Lagos: Ponta da Piedade Half-Day Yacht Cruise

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