Vale Grande Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Faro Island Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Faro Island Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.

Faro Island Beach
Old Town Square

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 lively bars.

Old Town Square
Estoi Palace

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 top-notch restaurants.

Estoi Palace
Faro Cathedral showing a coastal town

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.

Faro Cathedral
Carmo Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Carmo Church

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Carmo Church

Faro Marina

4/5(1 review)

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.

Faro Marina

Activities

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

AU$72
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour

From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour

AU$90
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour
Picture 10 for Activity From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

AU$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour
Benagil cave from the top view

Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour

AU$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) /

Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)

AU$708
per traveller
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)
Lagos and Carvoeiro - From Faro and Vilamoura

Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.

AU$377
per adult
Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.
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Our pick of the best Vale Grande Hotel Deals

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$206 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$206
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Super convenient. Would like to see an option of a mini fridge in the rooms; however the staff were extremely accommodating and kept a few things in a staff fridge for us."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is AU$215 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$215
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"everithing was lovely!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is AU$996 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$996
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (691 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at the resort. The staff were excellent. The facilities are really well looked after. We enjoyed the pools and the beach. The beach was beautiful. Some others have complained about the price of food and drink and I guess in comparison to other parts of Portugal it may seem ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$349 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
AU$349
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great hotel location with rooftop pool
"Great location by marina and minutes walk to bars and restaurants. Roof top pool lovely. Great breakfast. Rooms cleaned daily. Hotel a bit tired but still a good hotel. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

AP Eva Senses
B&B HOTEL Olhao Algarve

B&B HOTEL Olhao Algarve

3 out of 5
Av D Joao VI 100, Olhao, Faro District
The price is AU$200 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$200
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Olhao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Olhao Harbour and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (108 reviews)
"My daughter and i booked this hotel last minute, i would definitely stay there again if i venture back to Olhão. The staff are lovely and everywhere was so clean.. we made the right choice."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

B&B HOTEL Olhao Algarve
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

5 out of 5
Av dos Descobrimentos, Loule, Faro
The price is AU$548 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$548
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (968 reviews)
"Great nice hotel with vibes!!! Would definitely stay again. Good food as well"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
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Other neighbourhoods around Vale Grande

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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 Sao Miguel Peak and Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Alcaria Cova
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Ariolos

Though Ariolos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.

Ariolos
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Murta

Murta might not have many top sights, but Sao Miguel Peak and Municipal Swimming Pool are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Murta
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Vale de Seixos

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Vale de Seixos
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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.

Laranjeiro
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Chaveca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chaveca and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall and Carmo Church.

Chaveca

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