Sotavento Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sotavento
Where to stay in Sotavento
Faro City Centre
Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve while in the area.
Quinta do Lago
Beaches, golf courses and restaurants are some highlights of Quinta do Lago. Make a stop by Quinta do Lago Golf or Quinta do Lago Beach while you're exploring.
Vale do Lobo
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Vale do Lobo. A stop by Vale do Lobo Beach or Garrao Beach might round out your trip.
Cavacos
Cavacos is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Quarteira Beach or Vilamoura Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Sé
If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
Vale do Garrão
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Vale do Garrão. A stop by Garrao Beach or Quinta do Lago Beach might round out your trip.
AP Eva Senses
Situated near the railway and bus stations next to the marina right in the centre. But not noisy. Friendly staff with good spoken English, really good buffet breakfast and good supper on Floor 5 with panoramic views. Swimming pool. Nice clean spacious rooms with easy to operate AC. Ask for a room ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Did not eat breakfast. We had a wonderful stay, hotel was all that we wanted, convenient to the beach, bars and restaurants. Staff very pleasant and helpful;. Rooms clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Occidental Faro
Great service lovely will Be back
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel
We would of gave this property at best a 3 star if for not Fabio at the front desk. Without getting into all the details of our A/C stuck heating on heat. Anyways, Fabio profusely apoligized for the issue and immediately upgraded us to mini kitchen ocean front. Thus gesture and attention to details ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Lakeside Country Club
We were massively impressed with this resort. The apartment was so much better than we had anticipated. It was spacious and immaculately clean. It also had lots of amenities that we hadn’t expected - washing machine, dishwasher, iron, ironing board etc. There were also 2 x sofas, and dining tables ...
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Laguna Vilamoura
House was great, spacious and immaculate! Second time I’ve been here and plan to go back
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
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.
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.
Olhao Harbour
While staying in Olhão you’ll most likely want to visit the nearby islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park, which is accessible by ferry from this harbor.
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Monte Gordo Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Monte Gordo Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vila Real Santo Antonio. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
Ilha de Tavira Beach
Stretch out on the broad beach facing Tavira’s neighboring island, where the gentle waves of the Atlantic Ocean meet soft, golden sands.
