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 romantic 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
Stayed here a few times, rooms very clean, large comfy bed. Great breakfast every morning. Gym equipment a little tired now, stepper still sqeaked, hard to add resistance to rower, but overall, a very good stay.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
AP Eva Senses
Stayed 2 nights and we liked it. The room is very clean, bed is comfortable except the quilt is a little thicker thus a little too warm for sleep. We tried to adjust the thermostat but it didn’t seem to work. Breakfast is very good. Staff are friendly and professional. Location is very central too. ...
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Occidental Faro
Hi, This hotel had a nice entrance and well located to train and bus stations . The room was small and clean but we had a terrible view. Well equipped with mini fridge, safe . The breakfast was excellent and was served on the top floor of hotel with a nice view of the marina. I would stay at this ...
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
So clean and all fresh lovely hotel
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Could not fault the room. Clean and very well maintained
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
W Algarve
It’s always exciting and a pleasure staying at W Hotels. What we have noticed however is the least available options for non-Pork eaters at breakfast. We believe there being perhaps options such as chicken/beef sausages as opposed to only Pork..?! The house keeping was fantastic, aside from staff ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 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 Loulé Municipal Market and Loule Town 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, Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Apra
Apra might not have many top sights, but Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Varejota
Varejota might not have many top sights, but Aqua Show Park and Vila Sol Golf 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 Aqua Show Park and Vila Sol Golf.
