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Tours & day trips
See all 99 activitiesOpens in new tabFaro to Benagil Hiking Tour
History & culture
See all 32 activitiesOpens in new tabOlhão: 4-Hour Ria Formosa Islands Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
See all 12 activitiesOpens in new tabLoulé: Quinta da Tôr Winery Guided Tour & Wine Tasting
Wildlife & nature
See all 11 activitiesOpens in new tabFrom Olhão: Ria Formosa Sunset Tour
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See all 4 activitiesOpens in new tabHalf Day Private Motor Yacht Tour in Algarve
Popular places to visit
Faro Island Beach
Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.
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.
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Discover one of Portugal’s natural wonders by bike, boat, kayak or on foot and find barrier islands and snaking waterways that provide a haven for flora and fauna.
Ilha de Tavira Beach
Stretch out on the broad beach facing Tavira’s neighboring island, where the gentle waves of the Atlantic Ocean meet soft, golden sands.
Ilha da Fuzeta
Accessible only by boat, this spacious stretch of sand offers an appealing mix of amenities while still maintaining a remote, secluded feeling.
Ilha da Armona Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Ilha da Armona Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Quelfes. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Ilha da Culatra Beach
Located on a small island that separates Rio Formosa Natural Park from the sea, this undeveloped beach offers calm, clean waters and few crowds.
Tavira Castle
Look out across the rooftops of historic Tavira from a tower in this ruined fortress, which has withstood royal sieges, pirate attacks and natural disasters.
Areas of Ilha da Culatra
Sé
If you're spending some time in Sé, Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Falesia Beach
- Vilamoura Marina
- Faro Island Beach
- Faro Marina
- Olhao Harbour
- Manta Rota Beach
- Vilamoura Beach
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Ilha da Fuzeta
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Tavira Castle
- Quinta do Lago Golf
- Marina Beach
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Forum Algarve Mall
- Estoi Palace
- Roman Bridge
- Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
- Carmo Church
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