Vale Grande Travel Guide

Faro

Popular places to visit

Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

Faro Island Beach

4.5/5(163 reviews)

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

5/5(5 reviews)

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 lively bars.

Old Town Square
Estoi Palace

Estoi Palace

5/5(1 review)

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

Estoi Palace
Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town

Faro Cathedral

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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
Carmo Church which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Carmo Church

4/5(44 reviews)

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

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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 top-notch restaurants.

Faro Marina

Things to do

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

Rp761.849
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour

From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour

Rp952.311
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

Rp1.047.542
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour
Benagil cave from the top view

Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour

Rp952.311
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) /

Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)

Rp7.523.257
per traveller
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

Rp952.311
per adult
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast
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Top hotels in Vale Grande

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is Rp1.986.837 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
Rp1.986.837
Rp2.181.838 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Super convenient. Would like to see an option of a mini fridge in the rooms; however the staff were extremely accommodating and kept a few things in a staff fridge for us."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is Rp2.216.535 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp2.216.535
Rp2.425.318 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
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! (999 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Jul 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 Rp9.893.967 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp9.893.967
Rp10.563.396 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (692 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at the resort. The staff were excellent. The facilities are really well looked after. We enjoyed the pools and the beach. The beach was beautiful. Some others have complained about the price of food and drink and I guess in comparison to other parts of Portugal it may seem ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is Rp3.498.192 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
Rp3.498.192
Rp3.764.926 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great hotel location with rooftop pool
"Great location by marina and minutes walk to bars and restaurants. Roof top pool lovely. Great breakfast. Rooms cleaned daily. Hotel a bit tired but still a good hotel. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

AP Eva Senses
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
The price is Rp5.414.333 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
Rp5.414.333
Rp5.815.079 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (968 reviews)
"Great nice hotel with vibes!!! Would definitely stay again. Good food as well"

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG

5 out of 5
Rua Do Oceano Atlantico, Loulé
The price is Rp7.793.622 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
Rp7.793.622
Rp8.337.031 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (998 reviews)
"Very chilled atmosphere friendly staff"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG
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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 Sao Miguel Peak and Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Alcaria Cova
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Ariolos

Though Ariolos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.

Ariolos
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Murta

Murta might not have many top sights, but Sao Miguel Peak and Municipal Swimming Pool 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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Chaveca

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

Chaveca

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