Ilha Do Farol Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Mark Thompson
Photo by Mark Thompson
Photo by Filipa Carioca
Photo by Filipa Carioca
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$183 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$183
3 Sept - 4 Sept
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! (993 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$268 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
AU$268
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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)
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Reviewed on 18 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$700 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$700
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (698 reviews)
"Quiet location, ideal for relaxing, nice walk to the beach. The staff are fantastic."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
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Vila Gale Ampalius

Vila Gale Ampalius

4 out of 5
Avenida Praia Da Marina, Loulé
Stay at this 4-star beach aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Falesia Beach and Vilamoura Marina ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (701 reviews)
Excellent Hotel.
"Excellent Hotel, would recommend. Very close to beach, bars & restaurants. Staff at hotel couldn't do enough to help."

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Vila Gale Ampalius
Four Seasons Vilamoura

Four Seasons Vilamoura

4 out of 5
Rua da Holanda, 507, Loulé
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (642 reviews)
Great stay
"Beautiful hotel and a great location. Hotel is spotlessly clean and all the staff are friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Four Seasons Vilamoura
Vale do Lobo Resort

Vale do Lobo Resort

5 out of 5
Vale Do Lobo, Loulé
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Falesia Beach and Aqua Show Park are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (237 reviews)
"Perfect"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Vale do Lobo Resort
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Popular places to visit

Faro Island Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

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.

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
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
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
Carmo Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

Carmo Church

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.

Faro Marina

Activities

From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop

From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop

AU$18
per adult
From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

AU$71
per adult
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
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
Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

AU$21
per traveller
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

AU$30
per adult
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Condor de Vilamoura

3 Hour Cruise Experience from Vilamoura

AU$57
per adult
3 Hour Cruise Experience from Vilamoura
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Faro Island Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Faro