Centro Histórico Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Vilamoura Marina
Take a boat trip to see dolphins and go parasailing with a tour operator near this marina, which is bordered by the town’s main strip of restaurants and nightclubs.
Vilamoura Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Vilamoura Beach during your travels in Vilamoura? Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Garrao Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Garrao Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vale do Garrão. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Loule Castle
Loule Castle is just one of the places to see in São Sebastião, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the spas and golf courses in this relaxing area.
Loulé Municipal Market
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Loulé Municipal Market during your trip to Campina de Cima.
Loule Gypsy Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Loule Gypsy Market during your stay in São Sebastião. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.
Things to do
From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
Loulé: St. Barbara Art Collection w/Guided Salt Mine Tour
Vilamoura: Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry&Dolphin search
Top hotels in Centro Histórico
Loule Jardim Hotel
Clean excellent staff so helpful The breakfast was wonderful.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
AP Eva Senses
Clean rooms,great helpful staff.Wonderful breakfast room with a piano player. Hotel is in a great location on the harbour.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Staff were very thorough., attentive and helpful. Excellent breakfasts
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
The reception area is beautiful and well kept, and upon arrival the staff were very pleasant. My room was great and the rooftop bar had an amazing view of the area and the seafront.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Occidental Faro
Very nice the only issue
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
We had a lovely stay at PortoBay Blue Ocean. The rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable, and we loved the beautiful plants and trees around the hotel, it gave the place a very peaceful feel. The sunset views were stunning. Such a thoughtful touch when they surprised us with chocolate-covered ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Centro Histórico
Goncinha
Though Goncinha may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Loule Town Market and Loulé Municipal Market.
Cerro do Mocho
While there might not be top attractions in Cerro do Mocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Karting Almancil and Aqua Show Park.
Concelho
While Concelho isn't home to many top sights, Loule Town Market and Loulé Municipal Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Apra
Apra might not have many top sights, but Loule Town Market and Loulé Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Varejota
Varejota might not have many top sights, but Loule Town Market and Aqua Show Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Brotual
While Brotual may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Loule Town Market and Aqua Show Park.
