Santa Maria Travel Guide

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Monchique Resort & Spa

Monchique Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Lugar Do Montinho Monchique
The price is AU$213 per night from 19 May to 20 May
AU$213
19 May - 20 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Monchique. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (370 reviews)
All was good - rooms need a little paint touch up

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026

Monchique Resort & Spa
Herdade Do Touril

Herdade Do Touril

4 out of 5
Zambujeira do Mar Odemira
The price is AU$283 per night from 22 May to 23 May
AU$283
22 May - 23 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this country house in Odemira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Zambujeira do Mar Beach and Cabo Sardao are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
This place is all around a lovely, elevated get-away oasis. Extremely clean, wonderful staff, beautiful location and grounds, and fabulous restaurant. A mile or two outside of the town.

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026

Herdade Do Touril
HS Milfontes Beach Hotel - Duna Parque Resorts & Hotels

HS Milfontes Beach Hotel - Duna Parque Resorts & Hotels

4 out of 5
Avenida Marginal Odemira
The price is AU$164 per night from 1 June to 2 June
AU$164
1 June - 2 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Odemira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Beach of Franquia and São Clemente Fort are ...
8/10 Very Good! (217 reviews)
You could only see the beach if you were standing. I got the 3rd largest room and it was small. Food was good

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

HS Milfontes Beach Hotel - Duna Parque Resorts & Hotels
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Monte das Alpenduradas

Monte das Alpenduradas

3 out of 5
Monte Das Alpenduradas Odemira Beja
Stay at this cottage in Odemira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Zambujeira do Mar Beach and Praia da Amália are located ...
Monte das Alpenduradas
In Portugal, in the Algarve, Pretty Villa in Monchique, With Private Pool,

In Portugal, in the Algarve, Pretty Villa in Monchique, With Private Pool,

MONCHIQUE ALGARVE
Stay at this villa in Monchique. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Nossa Senhora do Desterro Convent and Loja do Mel e do Medronho ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)
Muito bom É para voltar

Reviewed on 2 May 2026

In Portugal, in the Algarve, Pretty Villa in Monchique, With Private Pool,
Corkoon Duna Parque Resorts & Hotels

Corkoon Duna Parque Resorts & Hotels

3 out of 5
Rua do Pinhal 29 Odemira Beja
Stay at this apartment in Odemira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, satellite TV channels and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions São Clemente Fort and Beach of Franquia are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (13 reviews)
There is a very unpleasant smell in the apartment- that made us limit out time in the apartment and it was quite unpleasant - except to sleep. It was making me feel a bit sick to my stomach- maybe sewer? Also- the heat in one bedroom was not working so it was quite cold in the main part of the apartment ...

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

Corkoon Duna Parque Resorts & Hotels
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Popular places to visit

Cabo Sardao

Cabo Sardao

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cabo Sardao during your travels in Cavaleiro.

Cabo Sardao

Praia do Carreiro das Fazendas

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Praia do Carreiro das Fazendas might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vila Nova de Milfontes. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Praia do Carreiro das Fazendas

Church of Sao Luis

Church of Sao Luis is just one of the places to see in São Luís, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Church of Sao Luis

Barragem de Santa Clara

You can learn about the history of Santa Clara-a-Velha with a trip to Barragem de Santa Clara. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.

Barragem de Santa Clara

Beach of Franquia

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Beach of Franquia might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vila Nova de Milfontes. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Beach of Franquia

São Clemente Fort

São Clemente Fort is just one of the places to see in Vila Nova de Milfontes, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and riverfront in the area.

São Clemente Fort

Activities

VILA NOVA MILFONTES: Kayak Tour with 4x4 Return Transfer

VILA NOVA MILFONTES: Kayak Tour with 4x4 Return Transfer

AU$66
per adult
VILA NOVA MILFONTES: Kayak Tour with 4x4 Return Transfer
Monchique: A mountain range that challenges the senses

Monchique: A mountain range that challenges the senses

AU$146
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Monchique: A mountain range that challenges the senses
Jeep Safari #1 in Algarve

Jeep Safari #1 in Algarve

AU$118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jeep Safari #1 in Algarve
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