Barlavento

Travel Guide

Albufeira showing night scenes, a coastal town and nightlife
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

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
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
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
Dona Ana Beach which includes a sandy beach, rocky coastline and general coastal views

Praia Dona Ana

If you're spending some time in Praia Dona Ana, Dona Ana Beach and Batata Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Praia Dona Ana
Hotel Algarve Casino

Hotel Algarve Casino

5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, Faro
The price is €225 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
€225
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Fantastic service from staff at time of check-in. Went above and beyond to get us set up with early check-in."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Hotel Algarve Casino
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Rua Raul Brandão, 2 - Bloco B, Lagos
The price is €248 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
€248
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Camilo Beach and Dona Ana Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
"The property is great. Other than a few staffing issues I won’t get into, because I prefer to give people the benefit of the doubt, we had a nice stay."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is €311 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
€311
9 Sept - 10 Sept
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent location! Amazing views! Great customer service! Everyone went above and beyond to ensure that we enjoyed our stay! Beach, bars and restaurants within walking distance! Safe area for the entire family!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
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Clube Albufeira Garden Village

Clube Albufeira Garden Village

4 out of 5
Estrada de Ferreiras-Alpouvar, Albufeira
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira ...
8/10 Very Good! (214 reviews)
"lovely grounds"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Clube Albufeira Garden Village
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! (1,247 reviews)
"Excellent hotel right on the beach. Amazing restaurant on location. This property has it all Definitely would stay there again"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory

Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory

4 out of 5
Rua Sacadura Cabral 8, Lagos
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy room service, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (817 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this hotel as a family of 5 including children. It was a good location and family friendly. We had an issue with air conditioning our first day and they took care of us by changing our room. The staff was very friendly and responsive. Good food options and drinks. Would ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory
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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