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Octant Vila Monte
Occidental Faro
"Excellent location. Great hotel and friendly staff. Would stay again."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
"Extremely basic hotel. Fine for one night before a flight, but don’t expect much. Breakfast is very underwhelming. Save the €15 and just walk to Pingo Doce across the street instead. Beds are not very comfortable either, but for a quick overnight stay it does the job I guess."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Vale do Lobo Resort
"The property was great, a lovely villa. This was our 2nd visit, the only things that weren't as good this time - in particular was the shuttle bus around the resort. In the summer it is an excellent service, at Easter they only had 1 car so the wait for the service, instead of being 5 mins was more ..."
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel
"Very happy with this booking. Excellent service from all the staff."
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Pedras d'el Rei
"We are a family of 5 ( 2 adults and 3 kids), we had an amazing stay. I cannot recommend the place enough, we will definitely come back!"
Reviewed on 24 Apr 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.
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
Explore the great outdoors at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, a lovely green space in Olhao. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars.
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.
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.
Activities
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1005&rh=565)
