Vale de Santa Maria
Travel Guide
Visit Vale de Santa Maria

Vila Vita Parc
Service was outstanding from all staff that we interacted with. The resort is luxury at its finest, I didn't want to leave!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

RR Hotel da Rocha
This was our second stay at the hotel and both times have been absolutely amazing!!! Would highly recommend. We will definitely be back. 🙂
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
As ever, faultless in all respects - Location, views, Room, Breakfast
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Balaia Golf Village Resort
Spacious and well equipped apartment Great location
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025

Mirachoro Portimao
Very good selection and the staff very friendly
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025

NH Marina Portimao Resort
Room's were perfect breakfast was delicious. Had great weather so used the pool everyday the staff were helpful and friendly we stayed here before and loved it hence we returned great gotel and location
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

Albufeira Marina
Explore the waterfront of Albufeira Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Albufeira e Olhos de Água. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Santa Eulalia Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Santa Eulalia Beach during your travels in Santa Eulália?

Peneco Beach
The eastern side of Albufeira’s main city beach is famous for its fishing boats, seafood restaurants and live entertainment shows.

Arrifes Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Arrifes Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Albufeira e Olhos de Água.
Things to do

Albufeira: Dolphin Watching and Benagil Cave

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

Half Day Tour with Jeep Safari in the Algarve Mountains

Albufeira: Coastline and Benagil Caves Tour by Catamaran

Boat Trip to the Benagil Caves from Armação de Pêra

Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
- Albufeira Old Town Square
- Falesia Beach
- Sao Rafael Beach
- Vilamoura Marina
- The Strip
- Benagil Beach
- Rocha Beach
- Balaia Golf Village
- Albufeira Marina
- Oura Beach
- Marinha Beach
- Salgados Beach
- Alvor Beach
- Faro Island Beach
- Praia dos Olhos de Água
- Gale Beach
- Faro Marina
- Vilamoura Beach
- Algarve Shopping Mall
- Slide and Splash Water Park
- Peneco Beach
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Vau Beach

