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Octant Vila Monte
"Overall - nice place, lovely staff, but nothing particularly special about it, plus poor location for beach access"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026

Occidental Faro
"Excellent position. Quiet, but central. Lovely and relaxing sitting outside dining with the marina below and the lagoon type water area beyond. Excellent breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
"No frills, super clean. Perfect place for a night for this solo traveler who needed to be at Faro airport at 4am. 10-15 min safe walk down a well lit sidewalk to the airport, no taxi needed if you can handle your luggage. Friendly staff spoke English and check-in was a breeze. But distant from downtown ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026

Vale do Lobo Resort
"The property was great, a lovely villa. This was our 2nd visit, the only things that weren't as good this time - in particular was the shuttle bus around the resort. In the summer it is an excellent service, at Easter they only had 1 car so the wait for the service, instead of being 5 mins was more ..."
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel
"Great location on the beach and 5 minute walk to the harbour with restaurants and bars. The hotel is big with 2 adult pools and a kids pool. The pool is busy but nice to relax in. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good. Hot and cold food available. The room was nice and clean and comfortable. ..."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Pedras d'el Rei
"We are a family of 5 ( 2 adults and 3 kids), we had an amazing stay. I cannot recommend the place enough, we will definitely come back!"
Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026
Popular places to visit

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.

Olhao Municipal Market
Towering over the waterfront, this market is a symbol of Olhão's industriousness and agricultural traditions, which are depicted on tile paintings inside the buildings.
Parque Natural da Ria Formosa
Explore the great outdoors at Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, a lovely green space in Olhao. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.
Praia da Armona-Ria
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia da Armona-Ria during your trip to Island Armona? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.
Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel during your travels in Moncarapacho e Fuseta. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Colina Verde Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Moncarapacho e Fuseta at Colina Verde Golf Course. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro

Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1005&rh=565)
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]


