Murta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Faro Island Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Faro Island Beach

5/5(3 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

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 top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral showing a coastal town

Faro Cathedral

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
Estoi Palace

Estoi Palace

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

Estoi Palace
Carmo Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Carmo Church

4.5/5(2 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(1 review)

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

Activities

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

AU$61
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

AU$79
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

AU$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour
Lagos and Carvoeiro - From Faro and Vilamoura

Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.

AU$369
per adult
Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) /

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

AU$694
per traveller
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)
Benagil cave from the top view

Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour

AU$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
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Our pick of the best Murta Hotel Deals

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is AU$666 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$666
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (671 reviews)
"The property was beautiful, clean, and staff was friendly. The resort is situated on a beautiful cliff side beach. Parking was free and the valet feature is extremely convenient. Also appreciated the ability to have poolside service and order via QR code right from where you are sitting. The resort ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is AU$210 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$210
16 June - 17 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Easy 10 minute walk to the airport whatever time of day. Excellent and very helpful staff on duty. We had a toasted sandwich and a drink but other dining options next door or a supermarket close by. Added bonus was the swimming pool"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$182 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$182
16 June - 17 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (983 reviews)
"Easy check room ready before check in time On check out the receptionist saw that mu hand was bling as i fell on the cobbles she got the first aid kit eased it pit cream and several plasters WELL DONE 1 didnt get her name but it was 930am 1 june blond hair glasses THANK YOU"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Four Seasons Vilamoura
Four Seasons Vilamoura
4 out of 5
Rua da Holanda, 507, Loulé
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (635 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, really welcoming and great pool. Outdoor heated pool isn’t really warm in April some warmer water running into it but not all the time. Otherwise great space in apartment for kids and breakfast!"

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

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Four Seasons Vilamoura
AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses
4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is AU$366 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$366
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Ticked all the boxes for us apart from the pool, which was surprisingly inaccessible for many. As it is often a bit of a hub and something normally enjoyed by many, I was taken aback by the poor quality, bordering on dangerous. It would singularly put me off going there again."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

AP Eva Senses
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG
5 out of 5
Rua Do Oceano Atlantico, Loulé
Fully refundable
The price is AU$575 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$575
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (983 reviews)
"It’s a stretch to call this hotel 5 stars. It’s nice and the staff are very friendly but it’s outdated. The pool area is lovely. Service is friendly but terrible. You literally have to chase staff to get a drink or order lunch and they have an amazing ability to not make eye contact with you if you ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Murta

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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 Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.

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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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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Lagos e Relvas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lagos e Relvas and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and Old Town.

Lagos e Relvas
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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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Quinta das Raposeiras

While Quinta das Raposeiras isn't home to many top sights, Algarve Stadium and Old Town are some notable places to visit nearby.

Quinta das Raposeiras

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