Barlavento Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The amazing Ponta da Piedade 

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The amazing Ponta da Piedade 

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Emerald waters, clean empty beaches and bright sunshine

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Approaching Praia de Benagil - while others paid a 25 euros to enter this amazing cave with a boat, we decided to save our money and swim right in. It's the most amazing beach I've ever seen and we got to spend more than an hour here, while the boat trippers didn't even get out of the vessel..
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Where to stay in Barlavento

Fisherman\'s Beach which includes a coastal town and a beach

Albufeira Old Town

Albufeira Old Town is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Albufeira Old Town Square or Peneco Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Albufeira Old Town
Rocha Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Praia da Rocha

Travellers to Praia da Rocha praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Três Castelos Beach and Algarve Casino.

Praia da Rocha
Beautiful sunny day in #Albufeira

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Albufeira Center

A noteworthy feature of Albufeira Center is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Albufeira Old Town Square and Peneco Beach.

Albufeira Center
Santo Antonio Church showing a city and a sunset

Centro Histórico

Centro Histórico is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like First European Slave Market and Lagos Municipal Market.

Centro Histórico
Porto de Mos Beach in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal; Shutterstock ID 511360555; purchase_order: SP-1332 HA Batch 2 August 2018; Order: ; client: HomeAway; other: To be paid with HA budget

Porto de Mós

If you're spending some time in Porto de Mós, Porto de Mos Beach and Golfo de Cádiz are top sights worth seeing.

Porto de Mós
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Praia Dona Ana

If you're spending some time in Praia Dona Ana, Dona Ana Beach and Batata Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Praia Dona Ana
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo Lagoa
The price is ฿4,831 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿4,831
฿5,194 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Great location, friendly staff, and a rich breakfast. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Tivoli Carvoeiro
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

5 out of 5
Rua Anneliese Pohl Lagoa Algarve
The price is ฿10,832 per night from 14 Jan to 15 Jan
฿10,832
฿11,555 total
14 Jan - 15 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (697 reviews)
Staff very welcoming and courteous

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Vila Vita Parc
Aparts & Suites summer cascade Alvor

Aparts & Suites summer cascade Alvor

4 out of 5
R. Garcia de Resende Portimão Faro
Stay at this spa B&B in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Alvor Beach and Rocha Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
Great hosts, nice clean room and very good breakfast. The hotel is close to the lagoon and the beach. Would definitely go back again. Lucy and Larsen made me feel very welcomed.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Aparts & Suites summer cascade Alvor
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Estrada do Porto De Mos Lagos
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,315 reviews)
Apartment is modern, clean. Full kitchen. Washer and dryer work great. Restaurant inside hotel serves great dinner.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Marina Club Suite Hotel

Marina Club Suite Hotel

4 out of 5
Marina de Lagos, Lote 20 Lagos
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (624 reviews)
Clean room , good amenities. No water and 40 euro breakfast was low points.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Marina Club Suite Hotel
NAU Salema Beach Village

NAU Salema Beach Village

4 out of 5
Praia da Salema Vila do Bispo
Stay at this golf villa in Vila do Bispo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free beach shuttle and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (740 reviews)
Very nice apartment. All the amenities. Short walk to the beach. Beautiful view from the top of our apartment.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

NAU Salema Beach Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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