Vale Grande Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vale Grande
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.
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Faro Cathedral
In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats.
Estoi Palace
Find out about the history of Estoi with a stop at Estoi Palace. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.
Carmo Church
Behind the intricate details of the Baroque façade and the nave’s gilded woodwork and stained-glass windows lie the ghoulish skulls of the Bones Chapel.
Faro Marina
Explore the waterfront of Faro Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
Quarteira: Benagil Cave Guided Catamaran Day Cruise & Drink
Our pick of the best Vale Grande Hotel Deals
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Room spotless Staff helpful Quick walk to the airport Good price.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
PortoBay Blue Ocean
The room was spotless, hotel pools were lovely, great food and helpful staff. Breakfast was lovely, lots of choice. The only thing that annoyed us was the many people queuing to sit outside to eat there breakfast..the staff allowed them to gather literally over guests who had just started their breakfast, ...
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
3HB Faro
This hotel is amazing! Other than the parking being a couple of blocks away, there is nothing negative about this property. Clean, quiet, walkable location close to everything. Loved our stay and will highly recommend. And the staff is top shelf….😃
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
Great location
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Decent place! I’m grateful for the clean place to stay. If you’re traveling on a budget and want to treat yourself to a night or two in a private space, this is a good spot. 10:00 am checkout is a bit inhumane, and the shower was pretty tiny, but it did the trick for a night. The staff was sweet. ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
We had a fun family experience with three nights here.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vale Grande
Alcaria Cova
While Alcaria Cova may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.
Murta
Murta might not have many top sights, but Novacortica Cork Factory and Municipal Swimming Pool are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vale de Seixos
While Vale de Seixos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Algarve Stadium.
Laranjeiro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laranjeiro and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.
Lagos e Relvas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lagos e Relvas and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and Municipal Swimming Pool.
Telheiro
Though Telheiro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Algarve Stadium and Municipal Swimming Pool.
