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# Santa Clara-a-Velha

## Travel Guide

![Very beautiful lake in Portugal, definitely worth a visit!

Discover the world

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide #hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182249/bddf2fac-2a27-449d-a328-c48099e912b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Very beautiful lake in Portugal, definitely worth a visit!

Discover the world

“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” – Andre Gide #hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182249/bddf2fac-2a27-449d-a328-c48099e912b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Santa Clara-a-Velha

Things to do

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- Vacation Rentals in Santa Clara-a-Velha

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Hotel Algarve Casino

Avenida Tomas Cabreira Portimão Faro

CA $124

CA $135 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

Amazing stay, will definitely return! Claudio and Alberto were phenomenal members of staff.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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Aparts & Suites summer cascade Alvor 

R. Garcia de Resende Portimão Faro

CA $90

CA $99 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

includes taxes & fees

Book a stay at this spa B&B in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Alvor Beach and Rocha Beach are located ...

9/10 Wonderful! (141 reviews)

Room was great outside was a bit messy but obviously they are getting ready for the start of the new season. Only issue was having to wait till 3 o’clock to get into the room which was a pain because we arrived at the 10.30 and had absolutely nowhere to wait so had to find somewhere in town which ...

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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Rochavau Hotel

Av. São Lourenço da Barrosa Portimão Faro

CA $113

CA $124 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (153 reviews)

Beautiful hotel; friendly staff; wonderful location. Easily walkable to the beach and all it has to offer.

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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NH Marina Portimao Resort

Marina Portimao Portimão 

Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (868 reviews)

Staff were great however our initial room was in a seperate unit about 1/2 km away so we switched and upgraded The unit was okay but the fridge kept leaking water on the floor and twice we asked for earlier room service before 2 pm and it did not happen

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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Mirachoro Portimao

Rua João Simões Tavares Lote 58 Portimão 

Stay at this aparthotel in Portimão. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rocha Beach and Alvor Beach are located ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (179 reviews)

It’s clean and spacious. I love the view of the remote mountain. The only thing is it took us a long time to find the reception desk as it’s in a different building and not indicated in our reservation

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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Colina da Lapa & Villas

Sesmarias - Vale de Lapa Lagoa 

Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Carvoeiro Beach and Rocha Beach ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (114 reviews)

Large aparment, friendly staff, easy check-in.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Geology rocks! 🤘](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124952/d12293b7-2b3e-4fb7-96eb-532d76da4126.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Cabo Sardao

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cabo Sardao during your travels in Cavaleiro. 

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#### Praia do Carreiro das Fazendas

4.5/5(2 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Praia do Carreiro das Fazendas might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vila Nova de Milfontes. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 

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#### Barragem de Santa Clara

You can learn about the history of Santa Clara-a-Velha with a stop at Barragem de Santa Clara. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area. 

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#### Church of Sao Luis

Church of Sao Luis is just one of the places to see in São Luís, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. 

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#### Beach of Franquia

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Beach of Franquia might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vila Nova de Milfontes. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. 

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#### São Clemente Fort

São Clemente Fort is just one of the places to see in Vila Nova de Milfontes, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and riverfront in the area. 

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### Things to do

![ Monchique: A mountain range that challenges the senses](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3885845/2ee39c40-67b8-40b9-9c4b-31ad19c2c894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Monchique: A mountain range that challenges the senses

CA $143

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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#### Wine Tasting & Tapas 4x4 Tours

CA $127

per adult

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![Jeep Safari #1 in Algarve ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1076538/3b35172b-348e-4452-bf34-ade782ced83c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Jeep Safari #1 in Algarve

CA $116

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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## Cities near Santa Clara-a-Velha

![Cabo Sardão](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124952/08229531-61d8-4515-8860-f9c5b5f257d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Odemira

![landscape near Ourique at the coast aerea of Algarve in Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000021211/e9308a89-13fc-4f51-b679-c7c7d5ef658f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ourique

- Cities near Santa Clara-a-Velha
- Places of interest

[Odemira](https://expedia.ca/Odemira.dx6140725)[Ourique](https://expedia.ca/Ourique.dx3000021211)

- [Barragem de Santa Clara ](https://expedia.ca/Barragem-De-Santa-Clara-Odemira.d6118598.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Rocha Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Rocha-Beach-Praia-da-Rocha.d6081747.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Algarve International Circuit ](https://expedia.ca/Algarve-International-Circuit-Portimao.d6150266.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Odeceixe Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Odeceixe-Beach-Portugal.d6081795.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Portimão Marina ](https://expedia.ca/Portimao-Marina-Portimao.d6156499.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Slide and Splash Water Park ](https://expedia.ca/Slide-And-Splash-Water-Park-Lagoa.d6156511.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Vau Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Vau-Beach-Portimao.d6156811.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Gramacho Pestana Golf ](https://expedia.ca/Gramacho-Pestana-Golf-Lagoa.d6157241.Vacation-Attraction)

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