Museums aren't all dusty cabinets and boring displays. Drop by Museum of the River and be inspired, educated and entertained. Each piece has a story waiting for you to uncover.

When you've finished at this museum in Alcoutim, why not check out Alcoutim Castle, Villa Romana do Montinho das Laranjeiras, and Pego Fundo River Beach? They're not very far from Museum of the River and also a favorite with travelers.

Plan a trip to see Museum of the River

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

Hotel Colina do Mar

Albufeira Old Town

$378

per person

Aug 2 - Aug 5

found 2 days ago

Roundtrip flight included

London (LON) to Faro (FAO)

7.6/10 Good! (414 reviews)

The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was nice and simple with some healthy options. There's a nice swimming pool on the rooftop and the location was great. Easily get to the beach within 5 minutes of walking. Unfortunately we got unlucky with our room, we got a bottom room with view onto the street. The walls are paper thin and can hear other guests showering and any cars going by but overall its quiet enough at night. The beds are extremely uncomfortable, spring mattresses. The initial walk-in to the room, we got hit by a strong, bad smell from the bathroom, possibly smelled like the sewers. Disgusting. Wouldn't recommend staying for longer than 3 nights with that smell. But other than that, the hotel was fine and we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Mirachoro Carvoeiro

Save 100% on your flight

$495

per person

Aug 2 - Aug 5

found 2 days ago

Roundtrip flight included

London (LON) to Faro (FAO)

8.4/10 Very Good! (397 reviews)

Stayed at the Mirachoro resort for a week with my son and his friend at the beginning of May. Overall an excellent experience, let's break it down: STAFF - extremely friendly and helpful LOCATION- 5-10 min walk down the main Street past 10+ restaurants to the beach area. Beautiful sandy beach, good waves wind, refreshing water. BREAKFAST- amazing, eggs, yogurt, toppings, fruit, cheese and cold cuts, coffee, juices, pastries... RESORT- bar, pool table (1 euro per play), great big pool, kids pool, steam room. Lots of places to relax inside and out. Hot tub was only warm and sauna was broken. Overall works highly recommend. The town has more restaurants than you can count, lots of English pubs, Italian, Portuguese food. Lots of golf courses in the area.

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Palmares Beach House Hotel - Adults Friendly

Save 100% on your flight

$663

per person

Aug 2 - Aug 5

found 2 days ago

Roundtrip flight included

London (LON) to Faro (FAO)

9.6/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews)

The staff is exceptional. I want feeling well, and the manager asked the chef to make me chicken soup. INCREDIBLE! The service, cleanliness and spectacular view was a delight.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Popular places to visit

Villa Romana do Montinho das Laranjeiras

Learn about the local history of Guerreiros do Rio with a stop at Villa Romana do Montinho das Laranjeiras. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Alcoutim Castle

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Alcoutim Castle is just one of the places to see in Alcoutim e Pereiro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Museum of Sacred Art

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum of Sacred Art in Alcoutim e Pereiro. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Hermitage of the Immaculate Conception

Though Hermitage of the Immaculate Conception might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Alcoutim e Pereiro while you are here.