Vale Grande Travel Guide

Faro

Popular places to visit

Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

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 Island Beach
Old Town Square

Old Town Square

Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town

Faro Cathedral

In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats.

Faro Cathedral
Estoi Palace

Estoi Palace

Find out about the history of Estoi with a stop at Estoi Palace. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Estoi Palace
Carmo Church which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Carmo Church

Behind the intricate details of the Baroque façade and the nave’s gilded woodwork and stained-glass windows lie the ghoulish skulls of the Bones Chapel.

Carmo Church

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.

Faro Marina

Things to do

Benagil cave

From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha

Rp1.349.210
per adult
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha
Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, Marinha, 7 Valleys Adventure Tour

From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, Praia Marinha, 7 vales tour

Rp1.060.094
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, Praia Marinha, 7 vales tour
Benagil cave from the top view

Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour

Rp963.721
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

Rp963.721
per adult
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast
Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

Rp1.272.112
per adult
Lisbon City Tour & Shopping
Portimão: Family Gathering

Portimão: Family Gathering

Rp578.233
per adult
Portimão: Family Gathering
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Top hotels in Vale Grande

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

5 out of 5
Av dos Descobrimentos, Loule, Faro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.383.187 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp3.383.187
Rp3.664.193 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (988 reviews)
"Amazing place and reminds me so much of 5 star hotels in Dubai."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is Rp2.097.252 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
Rp2.097.252
Rp2.301.090 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"We just stayed the night as arrived at faro late at night so easier. This place is really cheap, excellent breakfast, the staff are great and excellent language skills It really is a quick walk from airport, just google.map walk it to see I know next time this is where I'm staying. My local airport ..."

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is Rp5.049.962 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp5.049.962
Rp5.430.963 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (732 reviews)
"Beautiful property with ocean access. Staff was attentive. Food was excellent. Would definitely recommend"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Viceroy At Ombria Algarve

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve

5 out of 5
Rua da Ombria, No. 9, Ombria Algarve, Loulé, Faro District
The price is Rp6.531.119 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
Rp6.531.119
Rp7.000.989 total
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Fonte Benemola Park and Loule Gypsy Market ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"Lovely staff, great pool overlooking the hills. Lots to explore on property"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve
PortoBay Blue Ocean

PortoBay Blue Ocean

4 out of 5
Quinta do Milharó, s/n, Olhos d´Água, Albufeira, Algarve
The price is Rp2.953.630 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
Rp2.953.630
Rp3.208.850 total
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (30 reviews)
"The hotel was a bit far from the old town but we use uber to get around and it’s cheap. The hotel was beautiful a lot of sitting areas inside and out as well dining options were great. Entertainment on the day we arrived was great. Staff were very friendly. Our room was big with a lot of storage. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

PortoBay Blue Ocean
3HB Faro

3HB Faro

5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is Rp5.335.019 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
Rp5.335.019
Rp5.733.224 total
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (545 reviews)
"Very nice"

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025

3HB Faro
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Other neighbourhoods around Vale Grande

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Alcaria Cova

While Alcaria Cova may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.

Alcaria Cova
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Murta

Murta might not have many top sights, but Municipal Swimming Pool and Old Town are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Murta
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Vale de Seixos

4/5(1 area review)

While Vale de Seixos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Algarve Stadium.

Vale de Seixos
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Laranjeiro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laranjeiro and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.

Laranjeiro
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Lagos e Relvas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lagos e Relvas and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and Municipal Swimming Pool.

Lagos e Relvas
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Paço Branco

While there might not be top attractions in Paço Branco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Forum Algarve Mall and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.

Paço Branco

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