Title: Visit Ilha Do Farol: Best of Ilha Do Farol Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Ilha Do Farol](https://expedia.ca/Ilha-Do-Farol-Hotels.d3000430902.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Ilha Do Farol](https://expedia.ca/Ilha-Do-Farol-Vacation-Rentals.d3000430902.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Ilha Do Farol Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ilha-Do-Farol.d3000430902.Car-Rental-Guide)[Ilha Do Farol Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Ilha-Do-Farol.d3000430902.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ilha Do Farol ## Travel Guide ![Aerial seascape view of Cape Santa Maria lighthouse island, Praia do Farol beach, one of the barrier islands that protect the Ria Formosa natural park, in Algarve Tourism Destination region, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000430902/5541be67-2fdb-472b-ae2e-6ca1832173d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial seascape view of Cape Santa Maria lighthouse island, Praia do Farol beach, one of the barrier islands that protect the Ria Formosa natural park, in Algarve Tourism Destination region, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000430902/5541be67-2fdb-472b-ae2e-6ca1832173d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Lighthouse of Farol Island in Formosa Estuary, Algarve, Portugal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000430902/2a8dfdc2-3806-4347-8996-d10aab3a6f9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Aerial view of Farol Island in Formosa Estuary, Algarve, Portugal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000430902/d6ec0587-c929-4621-824e-6141a27bef38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Looking out over the southern most point of Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1193/45be9aec-32ff-42d0-bc66-1b7b0a64e8f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ilha Do Farol Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000430902) - Ilha Do Farol Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Ilha Do Farol ![AP Eva Senses](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2900/2828/ece4bc2c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### AP Eva Senses Avenida da Republica, 1 Faro CA $195 CA $213 total Mar 8 - Mar 9 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews) Clean rooms,great helpful staff.Wonderful breakfast room with a piano player. Hotel is in a great location on the harbour. Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=2828&PinnedHotelID=2828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000430902) ![EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/6000000/5995100/5995034/6bf34010_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho Albufeira CA $267 CA $283 total Mar 19 - Mar 20 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (783 reviews) Amazing hotel. Lovely rooms with bath in it. Spa was Epic! Indoor heated pool just lovely. Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=5995034&PinnedHotelID=5995034&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000430902) ![Occidental Faro](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1080000/1079900/1079803/0abaa677_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Occidental Faro Praca D Francisco Gomes 2 Faro CA $167 CA $184 total Mar 29 - Mar 30 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) Very nice the only issue Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=1079803&PinnedHotelID=1079803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000430902) [See all 5,708 properties in Ilha Do Farol](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F03%2F2026&endDate=04%2F03%2F2026®ionId=3000430902) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Pine Cliffs Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23410000/23404000/23403989/d8e442f6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pine Cliffs Gardens Praia Da Falesia Albufeira Faro Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 8 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Falesia Beach and Albufeira Old Town ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews) The room, although beautiful, had issues constantly. There was water that leaked out underneath the sink every day ..I believe from the washing machine. The sink in the one bathroom was plugged when we got there. The bidets in both bathrooms leaked water all over the floor. When you showered, you ... Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Albufeira-Hotels-Pine-Cliffs-Gardens.h23403989.Hotel-Information) ![Four Seasons Vilamoura](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4510000/4508100/4508056/1dffee50_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Four Seasons Vilamoura Rua da Holanda, 507 Loulé Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (666 reviews) Gorgeous spacious room, great facilities, very family friendly. Loved our stay Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Vilamoura-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Vilamoura.h4508056.Hotel-Information) ![Pedras d'el Rei](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1510000/1504400/1504343/4afa6de5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pedras d'el Rei Pedras d'el Rei, Santa Luzia Tavira Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Tavira. Enjoy free parking, 3 beach bars, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Barril Beach and Terra Estreita ... [](https://expedia.ca/Tavira-Hotels-Pedras-Del-Rei.h1504343.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Ilha Do Farol](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000430902&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Ilha Do Farol hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000430902&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03)[Mar 2 - Mar 3](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000430902&startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000430902&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04)[Mar 3 - Mar 4](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000430902&startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000430902&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000430902&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000430902&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 13 - Mar 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000430902&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Faro Island Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081721/df8b6267-1fc8-4d38-b4a3-fb32765e3bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Faro Island Beach 4/5(35 reviews) Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river. [](https://expedia.ca/Faro-Island-Beach-Praia-de-Faro.d6081721.Vacation-Attraction) ![Beautiful marina in touristic Vilamoura, Quarteira, Algarve, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081711/780228d9-5e13-4eca-bc9e-568d233270c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Faro Marina 4/5(13 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Faro-Marina-Faro-City-Centre.d6081711.Vacation-Attraction) ![Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081717/274dbb79-d787-46ae-b6df-fda3eb929ac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Faro Cathedral 4/5(8 reviews) In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats. [](https://expedia.ca/Faro-Cathedral-Faro.d6081717.Vacation-Attraction) ![Faro, cafes in the Praca do Afonso III, Old Town Cidade Velha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621576385399/3b34be8e-bd7b-44aa-bd48-386d66a4fd9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Town Square 5/5(2 reviews) 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 check out its lively bars. [](https://expedia.ca/Old-Town-Square-Faro-City-Centre.d553248621576385399.Vacation-Attraction) ![Come here at blue hour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1193/0fa594a0-e1f9-4676-9397-596d03c6a72e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Faro Town Hall Faro Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Sé e São Pedro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Faro-Town-Hall-Faro.d6081715.Vacation-Attraction) ![Carmo Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081723/9ddb0dc9-58b0-4a9e-b8b0-629c700555ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carmo Church 4.5/5(12 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Carmo-Church-Faro-City-Centre.d6081723.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1113763/df217de4-0baf-45a7-a5fa-c83e2ddd7f6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro CA $68 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro.a1113763.activity-details) ![Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48931868/92e33c4d-558f-467c-8c0b-2bc524609d10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos CA $27 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/faro-airport-comfortable-bus-transfer-tofrom-lagos.a48931868.activity-details) ![Eco boat touring the Ria Formosa lagoon](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2150220/4367db8b-4b10-454f-82c3-0c7ee3138cd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro CA $40 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/eco-boat-tour-in-the-ria-formosa-lagoon-from-faro.a2150220.activity-details) ![Faro Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48892982/04a339d1-0461-4ff0-ad56-8e7ebc5e9560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer CA $18 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/faro-airport-fao-shared-one-way-albufeira-bus-transfer.a48892982.activity-details) ![Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48143362/1aa42c1a-1e79-45c5-9e1b-7ad9875839f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children CA $19 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/ccvalgarve-family-ticket-2-adults-children.a48143362.activity-details) ![Benagil cave from the top view](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/1fb36b56-5d4d-4ff2-8126-49d8d7e5232d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro \[Full-Day Tour\] CA $81 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-faro-benagil-cave.a45660913.activity-details) [See all activities in Ilha Do Farol](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Ilha-Do-Farol.d3000430902.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ilha Do Farol ![Faro Island Beach featuring a beach and general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081721/df8b6267-1fc8-4d38-b4a3-fb32765e3bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Faro - Cities near Ilha Do Farol - Places of interest [Faro](https://expedia.ca/Faro.dx1193) - [Falesia Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Falesia-Beach-Albufeira.d6081797.Vacation-Attraction) - [Vilamoura Marina ](https://expedia.ca/Vilamoura-Marina-Vilamoura.d6081799.Vacation-Attraction) - [Olhao Harbour ](https://expedia.ca/Olhao-Harbour-Olhao.d6118600.Vacation-Attraction) - [Faro Island Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Faro-Island-Beach-Praia-de-Faro.d6081721.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ria Formosa Natural Park ](https://expedia.ca/Ria-Formosa-Natural-Park-Faro-District.d6118605.Vacation-Attraction) - [Olhao Municipal Market ](https://expedia.ca/Olhao-Municipal-Market-Olhao.d6081783.Vacation-Attraction) - [Ilha da Armona Beach ](https://expedia.ca/Ilha-Da-Armona-Beach-Algarve.d6118602.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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