Barlavento

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Barlavento
Albufeira showing general coastal views and a coastal town
Albufeira which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual male
Albufeira featuring swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Where to stay in Barlavento

Fisherman\'s Beach which includes a coastal town and a sandy beach

Albufeira Old Town

4.5/5(76 area reviews)

Albufeira Old Town is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Albufeira Old Town Square or Peneco Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Albufeira Old Town
Rocha Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach

Praia da Rocha

Travellers to Praia da Rocha praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Três Castelos Beach and Algarve Casino.

Praia da Rocha
Santo Antonio Church which includes a city and a sunset

Centro Histórico

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Centro Histórico is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lagos Municipal Market and First European Slave Market.

Centro Histórico
Albufeira showing night scenes, a coastal town and nightlife

Albufeira Center

A noteworthy feature of Albufeira Center is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Albufeira Old Town Square and Peneco Beach.

Albufeira Center
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Porto de Mós

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Porto de Mós, Porto de Mos Beach and Praia do Canavial are top sights worth seeing.

Porto de Mós
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Santa Eulália

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Santa Eulália, Santa Eulalia Beach and Oura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Santa Eulália
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is €138 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
€138
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great view"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
RR Hotel da Rocha

RR Hotel da Rocha

4 out of 5
Ave Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão
The price is €83 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
€83
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"I only have great things to say about this hotel, it was clean, the staff were amazing the location is perfect right next to the beach and the main little strip with shops and restaurants…. The buffet exceeded my expectations it was one of the most enjoyable breakfast buffets I have ever had. I highly ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

RR Hotel da Rocha
Hotel Da Gale

Hotel Da Gale

2 out of 5
Largo Dos Luisadas, Albufeira
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
5.4/10 (478 reviews)
"I booked this hotel then read the review and panicked!i dont think they stayed in the same hotel as us!lovely lady on reception greeted us,room spotlessly clean,breakfast was an added bonus! The views must be some of the best in albufeira!lots of lovely areas to sunbathe too and nice pool. We would ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Estrada do Porto De Mos, Lagos
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,284 reviews)
Nice stay
"Beach was nice but water a bit cold. Breakfast was also ok"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Marina Club Suite Hotel

Marina Club Suite Hotel

4 out of 5
Marina de Lagos, Lote 20, Lagos
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)
"We had a lovely room with a view of the marina"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Mirachoro Portimao

Mirachoro Portimao

3 out of 5
Rua João Simões Tavares Lote 58, Portimão
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Portimão. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rocha Beach and Alvor Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (156 reviews)
"The toilet was dirty with pee stains and the cable was ripped out of the wall... big place, friendly staff, but the fact the toilet seat had pee stains all over it tells me the quality of cleanliness is lacking. This is one of the most important aspects for any place of stay. I would go back but ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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Popular places to visit

Albufeira Old Town Square showing a sunset and a city

Albufeira Old Town Square

Framed by bars, galleries and shops, this leafy plaza is a great starting point for exploring the treasures of Albufeira’s historic center.

Albufeira Old Town Square
Falesia Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and a sunset

Falesia Beach

Pine groves crown the scorched red-orange cliffs edging this long and wide beach, complete with comfortable amenities, watersports options and lifeguard patrols.

Falesia Beach
Sao Rafael Beach which includes a beach, general coastal views and rugged coastline

Sao Rafael Beach

Explore tidal pools and take part in adventure sports or just sit back, enjoy the warm sunshine and admire the wonderful scenery.

Sao Rafael Beach
Lagos Marina featuring a bay or harbour

Marina de Lagos

Admire the exclusive yachts in the harbor, enjoy sangria at a bar in view of the water and visit the wax museum.

Marina de Lagos
Benagil Beach which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Benagil Beach

Lounge on the golden sands of this cliff-enclosed beach and take a boat over to the much-photographed Benagil sea cave, famous for its open dome ceiling.

Benagil Beach
Rocha Beach which includes a beach, a coastal town and a city

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.

Rocha Beach
Albufeira which includes landscape views and a beach as well as an individual male

Albufeira

Lagos which includes views, swimming and a coastal town

Lagos

Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse featuring general coastal views, a lighthouse and a sunset

Sagres

Tres Irmaos Beach which includes a sandy beach, general coastal views and rocky coastline

Portimão