Barlavento Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Barlavento
Albufeira Old Town
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.
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 Algarve Casino and Rocha Beach.
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.
Centro Histórico
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.
Porto de Mós
If you're spending some time in Porto de Mós, Porto de Mos Beach and Golfo de Cádiz are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Eulália
If you're spending some time in Santa Eulália, Santa Eulalia Beach and Oura Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Vila Vita Parc
Great hotel
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Tivoli Carvoeiro
We had a fantastic stay. The highlight was definitely the beautiful ocean view — it really made the whole visit special. The breakfast buffet was excellent, with plenty of choice and great quality. The staff were friendly and very helpful throughout our stay. Everything was clean, comfortable, and ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
RR Hotel da Rocha
Location, staff, that breakfast! What a great place to stay in Portimão.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Nous avions 2 chambres et 2 salles de bain, cuisine bien équipée et vue sur une des piscine. Garage fermé. Seulement le lit pas confortable.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Marina Club Suite Hotel
Clean room , good amenities. No water and 40 euro breakfast was low points.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
NAU Salema Beach Village
Nice place. More than what we needed for one night. Would book again.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rocha Beach
Backed by golden-red cliffs and met by the white-flecked waves of the Atlantic, this spectacular beach is one of the Algarve’s most popular.
