Barlavento Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Albufeira featuring a small town or village, a coastal town and street scenes
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Albufeira featuring a coastal town and general coastal views
Albufeira which includes a beach and landscape views as well as an individual male
Albufeira which includes a beach, swimming and a coastal town

Where to stay in Barlavento

Rocha Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach

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
Fisherman\'s Beach showing a beach and a coastal town

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
Albufeira featuring a small town or village, a coastal town and street scenes

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 featuring a sunset and a city

Centro Histórico

5/5(4 area reviews)

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

Centro Histórico
Dona Ana Beach featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a beach

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
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Santa Eulália

If you're spending some time in Santa Eulália, Santa Eulalia Beach and Oura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Santa Eulália
Tivoli Carvoeiro

Tivoli Carvoeiro

5 out of 5
Apartado 1299, Vale Do Covo, Praia do Carvoeiro, Lagoa
The price is AU$649 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$649
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful view to the property. Room smelled a bit. Staff not as welcoming although we had one issue that upset me an they worked on rectifying it quickly. Do not expect a hi and good afternoon/morning when you enter or exit the property. Somehow not very warm."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Tivoli Carvoeiro
The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Rua Raul Brandão, 2 - Bloco B, Lagos
The price is AU$599 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$599
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Camilo Beach and Dona Ana Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
"First Class service"

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2025

The Editory By The Sea Lagos Hotel
Vila Vita Parc

Vila Vita Parc

5 out of 5
Rua Anneliese Pohl, Alporchinhos, Porches, Lagoa, Algarve
The price is AU$1,018 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$1,018
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (649 reviews)
"Very expensive but their is a price for quality and exclusivity"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Vila Vita Parc
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Clube Albufeira Garden Village

Clube Albufeira Garden Village

4 out of 5
Estrada de Ferreiras-Alpouvar, Albufeira
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira ...
8/10 Very Good! (210 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my visit, lovely place and lovely people!"

Reviewed on 21 May 2025

Clube Albufeira Garden Village
Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory

Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory

4 out of 5
Rua Sacadura Cabral 8, Lagos
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy room service, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (802 reviews)
"Great potential. Great location, being an easy walk to Lagos old town and to Dona Ana beach, and also with a Spar and a handful of restaurants nearby. Pool area and snack bar facilities also good, as was the kids club (small and informal). Reception staff also generally friendly friendly and helpful. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Aqualuz Lagos by The Editory
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Estrada do Porto De Mos, Lagos
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Lagos. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,243 reviews)
"Loved the beach access and adult pool."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 2025

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
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Popular places to visit

Albufeira Old Town Square which includes a city and a sunset

Albufeira Old Town Square

Framed by bars, galleries and shops, this leafy plaza is a great starting point for exploring the treasures of Albufeira’s historic center.

Albufeira Old Town Square
Falesia Beach showing a beach, rugged coastline and a sunset

Falesia Beach

Pine groves crown the scorched red-orange cliffs edging this long and wide beach, complete with comfortable amenities, watersports options and lifeguard patrols.

Falesia Beach
Sao Rafael Beach featuring rocky coastline, general coastal views and a beach

Sao Rafael Beach

Explore tidal pools and take part in adventure sports or just sit back, enjoy the warm sunshine and admire the wonderful scenery.

Sao Rafael Beach
Lagos Marina which includes a bay or harbour

Marina de Lagos

Admire the exclusive yachts in the harbor, enjoy sangria at a bar in view of the water and visit the wax museum.

Marina de Lagos
Benagil Beach featuring a beach, rugged coastline and general coastal views

Benagil Beach

Lounge on the golden sands of this cliff-enclosed beach and take a boat over to the much-photographed Benagil sea cave, famous for its open dome ceiling.

Benagil Beach
Rocha Beach showing a city, a coastal town and general coastal views

Rocha Beach

Backed by golden-red cliffs and met by the white-flecked waves of the Atlantic, this spectacular beach is one of the Algarve’s most popular.

Rocha Beach

Cities near Barlavento

Albufeira which includes a beach and landscape views as well as an individual male

Albufeira

Lagos which includes a beach, a coastal town and views

Lagos

Tres Irmaos Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and rugged coastline

Portimão

Vilamoura which includes drinks or beverages and food

Loulé