Sotavento Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Sotavento
Where to stay in Sotavento
Faro City Centre
Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and Faro Cathedral while in the area.
Vale do Lobo
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Vale do Lobo. A stop by Vale do Lobo Beach or Garrao Beach might round out your trip.
Quinta do Lago
Beaches, golf courses and restaurants are some highlights of Quinta do Lago. Make a stop by Quinta do Lago Golf or Quinta do Lago Beach while you're exploring.
Cavacos
Cavacos is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Quarteira Beach or Vilamoura Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Sé
If you're spending some time in Sé, Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
Vale do Garrão
The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Vale do Garrão. A stop by Garrao Beach or Quinta do Lago Beach might round out your trip.
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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.
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.
Olhao Harbour
While staying in Olhão you’ll most likely want to visit the nearby islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park, which is accessible by ferry from this harbor.
Cabanas Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Cabanas Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Conceicao e Cabanas de Tavira. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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.
Ria Formosa Natural Park
Discover one of Portugal’s natural wonders by bike, boat, kayak or on foot and find barrier islands and snaking waterways that provide a haven for flora and fauna.
