Sotavento

Travel Guide

Vilamoura featuring food and drinks or beverages
Faro which includes a sunset, a lighthouse and a sandy beach
Olhao
Olhao which includes a square or plaza, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Algarve

Where to stay in Sotavento

Faro Cathedral showing heritage elements

Faro City Centre

Faro City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Faro Marina or A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.

Faro City Centre
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Quinta do Lago

Beaches, golf courses, and restaurants are some highlights of Quinta do Lago. Make a stop by Quinta do Lago Golf or Quinta do Lago Beach while you're exploring.

Quinta do Lago
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Vale do Lobo

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Vale do Lobo. A stop by Vale do Lobo Beach or Garrao Beach might round out your trip.

Vale do Lobo
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Cavacos

Cavacos is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, abundant dining options, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Quarteira Beach or Vilamoura Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Cavacos
Faro which includes a sunset, a lighthouse and a sandy beach

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square.

Drink in hand sunset down!

Vale do Garrão

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Vale do Garrão. A stop by Garrao Beach or Quinta do Lago Beach might round out your trip.

Vale do Garrão
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1 Faro
$121 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$131 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
Great choice at breakfast. Well equipped gym. Rooms need a little modernization.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

AP Eva Senses
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17 Faro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$48 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$54 total
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
The room was clean, beds and pillows were comfortable, friendly staff and a good breakfast. Could have done with being a little bit warmer.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection

Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
Praia Da Falesia, Apartado 811 Loulé
$215 nightly
The price is $231 total per night from Jan 2 to Jan 3
$231 total
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent breakfast. Nice room. Goid place to relax.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel

Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel

4 out of 5
Avenida Praia Da Marina Loulé
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Falesia Beach and Vilamoura Marina ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (717 reviews)
We would of gave this property at best a 3 star if for not Fabio at the front desk. Without getting into all the details of our A/C stuck heating on heat. Anyways, Fabio profusely apoligized for the issue and immediately upgraded us to mini kitchen ocean front. Thus gesture and attention to details ...

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel
Laguna Vilamoura

Laguna Vilamoura

4 out of 5
Rua do Zimbro Loulé
Book a stay at this golf aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (194 reviews)
House was great, spacious and immaculate! Second time I’ve been here and plan to go back

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

Laguna Vilamoura
Real Marina Residence

Real Marina Residence

4 out of 5
Avenida 5 de Outubro 2 Olhao
Stay at this residence in Olhao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Olhao Municipal Market and Olhao Harbour are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (586 reviews)
The apartment was excellent with nice view nice a clean everything was perfect im gonna back there next time again

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

Real Marina Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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