Centro Histórico Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Vilamoura Marina
Take a boat trip to see dolphins and go parasailing with a tour operator near this marina, which is bordered by the town’s main strip of restaurants and nightclubs.
Vilamoura Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Vilamoura Beach during your travels in Vilamoura? Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Garrao Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Garrao Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vale do Garrão. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Loule Castle
Loule Castle is just one of the places to see in São Sebastião, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the spas and golf courses in this relaxing area.
Loulé Municipal Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Loulé Municipal Market during your trip to Campina de Cima.
Loule Gypsy Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Loule Gypsy Market during your stay in São Sebastião. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.
Top hotels in Centro Histórico
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Staff v helpful and informative. Room and communal areas clean and bright.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Really surprised that epic sana was so well run. Fine dining, Uddo and Lima restaurants were all excellent. If I’d been told that fine dining was Michelin star I wouldn’t have been surprised, really top notch. The uddo japanese restaurant was also so much better than the usual sticks and sushi that ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
Travelled with a 3 year old, would 100% return to this same location. The staff were amazing, kids were accepted everywhere (except the indoor heated pool sadly, although understandably cause it's a spa). The kids playground was wonderful with daily activities, engaged and kind care staff during ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Occidental Faro
Friendly staff and great breakfast! Enjoyed the heated pool on windy days and the spa facilities (wet and dry sauna). Would return!
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
If you need to rest and relax, this is the place to visit
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Vale do Lobo Resort
The property was great, a lovely villa. This was our 2nd visit, the only things that weren't as good this time - in particular was the shuttle bus around the resort. In the summer it is an excellent service, at Easter they only had 1 car so the wait for the service, instead of being 5 mins was more ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Histórico
Goncinha
Though Goncinha may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Loulé Municipal Market and Loule Town Market.
Cerro do Mocho
While there might not be top attractions in Cerro do Mocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Karting Almancil and Aqua Show Park.
Concelho
While Concelho isn't home to many top sights, Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Apra
Apra might not have many top sights, but Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Varejota
Varejota might not have many top sights, but Aqua Show Park and Vila Sol Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Brotual
While Brotual may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aqua Show Park and Vila Sol Golf.
