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Octant Vila Monte

AP Eva Senses
Staff were pleasant and welcoming. We checked in quickly and were given earlier access to our room. We have stayed there before in a Marina view room, floor 3, which was lovely. This time I made the mistake of booking a city view room. We were on floor 1, facing the street. The traffic noise was ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Breakfast, staff and design above espectations for a 3 star property. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Pedras d'el Rei

Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel
Fabulous stay. Room was lovely. Very clean, good size, amazing sea view! The small kitchen area in the room was somewhat of a surprise! (If we had to be picky, an electric kettle would have been useful) Communal areas- pool area, gardens etc were well maintained. Breakfast was great. Good variety, ...
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Four Seasons Vilamoura
Gorgeous spacious room, great facilities, very family friendly. Loved our stay
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit

Olhao Harbour
While staying in Olhão you’ll most likely want to visit the nearby islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park, which is accessible by ferry from this harbor.

Olhao Municipal Market
Towering over the waterfront, this market is a symbol of Olhão's industriousness and agricultural traditions, which are depicted on tile paintings inside the buildings.
Praia da Armona-Ria
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Armona-Ria during your trip to Island Armona? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
Explore the great outdoors at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, a lovely green space in Olhao. Stroll along the waterfront in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel during your travels in Moncarapacho e Fuseta. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Colina Verde Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Moncarapacho e Fuseta at Colina Verde Golf Course. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]

Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
- Falesia Beach
- Vilamoura Marina
- Faro Island Beach
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Marina
- Vilamoura Beach
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Tavira Castle
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Manta Rota Beach
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Forum Algarve Mall
- Estoi Palace
- Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
- Marina Beach




