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.
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.
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.
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
This was our third visit. Good location and close to everything. Trip slightly spoiled as the usual hotel policy had been a free bottle of wine, left in the room for stays lasting four nights or more. Since we stayed for five nights we had thought a bottle might be waiting. When we checked out we ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
GREAT LOCATION AND HOTEL
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Roots Hotel
Fabulous experience. Great location.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Pedras d'el Rei
Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel
Four Seasons Vilamoura
Gorgeous spacious room, great facilities, very family friendly. Loved our stay
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
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.
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.
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.
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 lively bars.
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Discover one of Portugal’s natural wonders by bike, boat, kayak or on foot and find barrier islands and snaking waterways that provide a haven for flora and fauna.
Faro Cathedral
The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.
