Vale da Rosa Travel Guide
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AP Eva Senses
Great choice at breakfast. Well equipped gym. Rooms need a little modernization.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Great staff, clean rooms, excellent facilities and amenities.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
The room was clean, beds and pillows were comfortable, friendly staff and a good breakfast. Could have done with being a little bit warmer.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Alfagar Village
Beautiful high floor apartment, comfy bed, kitchenette, good linen, great view, spacious bathroom. Everything we needed for a short stay. We were 'upgraded' to prestige on arrival, which was fine - i dont usually like staying in hotel blocks but it was out of season and quiet so was great. I had ...
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025

Muthu Oura Praia Hotel
The hotel was lovely but we was only told that we are not allowed to stay at the hotel we originally booked and this was the day b4 we fly so not happy about that but overall the new place was great
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Muthu Clube Praia da Oura
Wonderful beach area, clean room, plus food choices.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
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 beautiful beaches 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 top-notch restaurants.

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

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

From Faro: 2-Island, 2-Stop Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour


