The romantic city of Albufeira is full of attractions, such as Albufeira Old Town Square and Falesia Beach, and is loved for its beaches and restaurants.
The romantic city of Faro is full of attractions, such as A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Faro Marina, and is loved for its restaurants and waterfront.
If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Albufeira Old Town Square— just one of the monuments in Albufeira Old Town. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is relaxing and has lots of nice beaches.
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Falesia Beach is one of the most popular seaside spots located 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from central Albufeira. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Marina Beach, Vilamoura Beach, and Rocha Baixinha Beach, located nearby.
If being by the water is a major draw, Sao Rafael Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Albufeira e Olhos de Água. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Arrifes Beach, Praia da Ponta Pequena, and Praia das Andorinhas, all 3 within a short walk.
Explore the waterfront of Vilamoura Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Quarteira. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Explore the waterfront of Marina de Lagos and enjoy other activities such as golfing in São Gonçalo de Lagos. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.
If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Rocha Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Praia da Rocha. Amble around this family-friendly area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.
Check out reviews of Faro District hotels guests love
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
10/10 Excellent
"Great location, short walk to multiple beaches and 15 minute walk to the main strip. Very safe, very clean, amazing breakfast. The comments about waiting a bit for breakfast etc are valid, but it’s a vacation, typically you would wait under ten minutes. Would recommend to the hotel management to buy one more coffee machine or have a carafe of coffee, would increase table tuns decreasing wait times."
"We had an unforgettable stay at Tivoli Resort, thanks to the incredible customer service. I especially want to thank Mariana and Luminita at the guest service desk.
During our stay, I had a sudden health issue that required an emergency visit. Since we don’t speak Portuguese, Luminita immediately called multiple hospitals on my behalf, spending over an hour until she found a private hospital in Faro that could see me. She even lent me her personal phone so I could reach my insurance company in Canada.
The next day, when I needed a follow-up appointment, Mariana kindly helped me again by contacting the insurance company to make sure everything was approved. Later, when we checked out, we realized there was a mistake on our flight ticket. Mariana patiently contacted the airline and airport until the issue was solved.
The service here was beyond exceptional—every staff member we met was professional, patient, and truly guest-oriented. The resort itself is stunning, with the most beautiful views I’ve ever seen at a hotel. The breakfast buffet was excellent, with high-quality food and even champagne to enjoy.
We had such a wonderful experience and will definitely come back again. Highly recommended!"
"Very clean, housekeeping is good. Some of the in room fixtures could be updated or replaced (leaky dishwasher, old caulking). Our first room had a bunch of wall damage from a leak so we had to request a room change and they were quick to facilitate it. Good service."
"Stunning Property. Will definitely return. Breakfast amazing, everything was superb. I can’t get over my vacation thinking of how much I enjoyed my stay. Until next time! ❤️❤️"
"It is right next to the beach and all the popular attractions. Great room with plenty of space. Surprisingly there are no outlets in the bathroom. Had to plug my toothbrush in the outlet near the bed???
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"I stayed here before it is a nice facility but is in the middle of the highway kind of far from everything although there are plenty of transport options i think their biggest asset is the shuttle from the airport. There was no upgrade and i know they were not busy."
"Wonderful stay at the Belmar. Property is beautiful and well maintained. Our apartment in the main building was beautiful with a balcony overlooking the adults only pool. Great kitchen equipped with everything you need. Nice bathroom and wonderful king-size bed. Buffet breakfast included with the room was wonderful, best that we had on our trip. Would definitely stay again…"
