Vale Grande Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vale Grande
Popular places to visit
Faro Island Beach
Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
Carmo Church
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.
Faro Marina
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 lively bars.
Activities
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Albufeira: 1 Hour Stand-Up Paddleboard Experience
Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Our pick of the best Vale Grande Hotel Deals
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Viceroy At Ombria Algarve
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
B&B Hotel Olhao Algarve
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vale Grande
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.
Murta
Murta might not have many top sights, but Novacortica Cork Factory and Municipal Swimming Pool are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Vale de Seixos
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.
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.
Chaveca
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chaveca and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.
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 Municipal Swimming Pool.
