Barranco da Vaca Travel Guide
Aljezur
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Popular places to visit
Monte Clerigo Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Monte Clerigo Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Aljezur. Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Aljezur Castle
After visiting Aljezur Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Aljezur. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Carrapateira Point
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Carrapateira Point during your travels in Carrapateira. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Samouqueira Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Samouqueira Beach during your travels in Rogil?
Canal Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Canal Beach during your travels in Aljezur? Discover the area's museums and monuments.
Vale Figueiras Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Vale Figueiras Beach during your travels in Bordeira?
Things to do
From Lagos: Cruise to the Caves of Ponta da Piedade
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Lisbon: Lisbon Oriente Station to/from Lagos Central Station
Silves, Caldas and Monchique Wine Tasting: Full Day Tour
Lagos: Ponta Piedade Sail & Caves Cruise w/Portuguese Tapas
Top hotels in Barranco da Vaca
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Apartment is modern, clean. Full kitchen. Washer and dryer work great. Restaurant inside hotel serves great dinner.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Lagos Atlantic Hotel
Employees were kind and helpful. Breakfast was decent. The rooms were clean.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Aparts & Suites summer cascade Alvor
Room was great outside was a bit messy but obviously they are getting ready for the start of the new season. Only issue was having to wait till 3 o’clock to get into the room which was a pain because we arrived at the 10.30 and had absolutely nowhere to wait so had to find somewhere in town which ...
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Martinhal Sagres Beach Family Resort
Excellent resort
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Cascade Wellness Resort
Wonderful location and beautiful room for my family.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hotel Algarve Casino
almost everything
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barranco da Vaca
Valinhos
Valinhos might not have many top sights, but Arrifana Beach and Penedo Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Monte Novo
While there might not be top attractions in Monte Novo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Arrifana Beach and Bordeira Beach.
Arrifana
When in Arrifana, you can plan a visit to Arrifana Beach and Praia da Pipa, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Town Center
While Town Center may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monte Clerigo Beach and Praia da Pipa.
Cerca dos Pomares
While there might not be top attractions in Cerca dos Pomares, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Amoreira Beach and Pintor Jose Cercas Museum.
Aldeia Velha
While Aldeia Velha may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Monte Clerigo Beach and Praia da Pipa.
