Barlavento Travel Guide
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Albufeira Old Town
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.
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.
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.
Centro Histórico
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.
Santa Eulália
If you're spending some time in Santa Eulália, Santa Eulalia Beach and Oura Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Porto de Mós
If you're spending some time in Porto de Mós, Porto de Mos Beach and Praia do Canavial are top sights worth seeing.
Hotel Algarve Casino
Excellent
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Great hotel!! Excellent service!!
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
RR Hotel da Rocha
Great breakfast.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Great hotel. Great access to beach. Far from city but easy with a car
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Agua Hotels Vila Branca
The room was nice. They put us in an accessibility suite which had been specifically fitted for a wheelchair user. This made showering challenging as the height of the shower head couldn’t be raised. They require you to put a deposit for beach towels and we were not able to use the bathroom towels, ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Villa Doris Suites
I would recommend. Walking distance from the beach and the city center for souvenirs. I would visit again.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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