Barlavento Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Albufeira featuring street scenes, a small town or village and night scenes
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Albufeira showing general coastal views and a coastal town
Albufeira featuring a sandy beach and landscape views as well as an individual male
Albufeira featuring a coastal town, swimming and a sandy beach

Where to stay in Barlavento

Fisherman\'s Beach which includes a coastal town and a beach

Albufeira Old Town

4.5/5(76 area reviews)

Albufeira Old Town is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Albufeira Old Town Square or Peneco Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Albufeira Old Town
Rocha Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Praia da Rocha

Travellers to Praia da Rocha praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Três Castelos Beach and Algarve Casino.

Praia da Rocha
Albufeira featuring street scenes, a small town or village and night scenes

Albufeira Center

A noteworthy feature of Albufeira Center is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Albufeira Old Town Square and Peneco Beach.

Albufeira Center
Santo Antonio Church showing a city and a sunset

Centro Histórico

4.5/5(13 area reviews)

Centro Histórico is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lagos Municipal Market and First European Slave Market.

Centro Histórico
Dona Ana Beach showing rocky coastline, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Praia Dona Ana

If you're spending some time in Praia Dona Ana, Dona Ana Beach and Pinhao Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Praia Dona Ana
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Santa Eulália

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Santa Eulália, Santa Eulalia Beach and Oura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Santa Eulália
Hotel Algarve Casino

Hotel Algarve Casino

5 out of 5
Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, Faro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹20,009 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
₹20,009
₹21,615 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Room was very nice. We had an ocean view which wasn’t expected"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Hotel Algarve Casino
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is ₹34,331 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
₹34,331
₹36,797 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"We loved our honeymoon stay at Tivoli! We felt like Mariana at The One restaurant made us feel so special and really went above and beyond to make our meals amazing and personal. Bernardo also gave some great wine suggestions and local vineyards to check out! We will be back!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Rua Raul Brandão, 2 - Bloco B, Lagos
The price is ₹28,721 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
₹28,721
₹30,444 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Camilo Beach and Dona Ana Beach ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"Pros: Excellent location to beaches and old town on foot! Nice facility! Nice breakfast buffet in spite of coffee machines using powdered milk. Cons: pool is very cold; restaurant for dinner is fixed menu only and is pricey. Peak times have breakfast buffet lineups and reception very often has lineups ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
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Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory

Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory

4 out of 5
Rua Sacadura Cabral 8, Lagos
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy room service, a health club and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (791 reviews)
"We spent a week in AQUALUZ Lagos and enjoyed our stay. The hotel is some 15 minutes walk from the old town with all the restaurants and bars. Pool area is great, we always managed to find loungers whenever we needed them. The only disappointment was that the healthy breakfast options were limited, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Estrada do Porto De Mos, Lagos
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,231 reviews)
"Good property, but be aware that expectations of a "Resort" should be tempered. It's a close walk to the beach. While there are alot of positives, they openly note that they don't provide typical services or amenities of a full service resort, or hote. Small things like charging for in-room coffee ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Clube Albufeira Garden Village

Clube Albufeira Garden Village

4 out of 5
Estrada de Ferreiras-Alpouvar, Albufeira
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira ...
8/10 Very Good! (207 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my visit, lovely place and lovely people!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Clube Albufeira Garden Village
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Popular places to visit

Albufeira Old Town Square featuring a city and a sunset

Albufeira Old Town Square

Framed by bars, galleries and shops, this leafy plaza is a great starting point for exploring the treasures of Albufeira’s historic center.

Albufeira Old Town Square
Falesia Beach showing general coastal views, a sunset and a sandy beach

Falesia Beach

Pine groves crown the scorched red-orange cliffs edging this long and wide beach, complete with comfortable amenities, watersports options and lifeguard patrols.

Falesia Beach
Sao Rafael Beach featuring general coastal views, a sandy beach and rugged coastline

Sao Rafael Beach

Explore tidal pools and take part in adventure sports or just sit back, enjoy the warm sunshine and admire the wonderful scenery.

Sao Rafael Beach
Benagil Beach which includes rocky coastline, general coastal views and a sandy beach

Benagil Beach

Lounge on the golden sands of this cliff-enclosed beach and take a boat over to the much-photographed Benagil sea cave, famous for its open dome ceiling.

Benagil Beach
Lagos Marina which includes a bay or harbour

Marina de Lagos

Admire the exclusive yachts in the harbor, enjoy sangria at a bar in view of the water and visit the wax museum.

Marina de Lagos
Praia da Luz

Praia da Luz

Praia da Luz is a beautiful sandy beach located just 6 km away from Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal. It’s located in the picturesque village of Luz, known for its narrow roads lined with bougainvillea flowers.

Praia da Luz

Cities near Barlavento

Albufeira featuring a sandy beach and landscape views as well as an individual male

Albufeira

Lagos showing a coastal town, a beach and swimming

Lagos

Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse showing general coastal views, a sunset and a lighthouse

Sagres

Marinha Beach featuring rocky coastline and general coastal views

Lagoa