Barlavento
Travel Guide





Visit Barlavento
Where to stay in Barlavento

Albufeira Old Town
Albufeira Old Town is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Albufeira Old Town Square or Peneco Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Praia da Rocha
Travellers to Praia da Rocha praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Três Castelos Beach and Algarve Casino.

Centro Histórico
Centro Histórico is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Lagos Municipal Market and First European Slave Market.

Albufeira Center
A noteworthy feature of Albufeira Center is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Albufeira Old Town Square and Peneco Beach.

Porto de Mós
If you're spending some time in Porto de Mós, Porto de Mos Beach and Praia do Canavial are top sights worth seeing.

Santa Eulália
If you're spending some time in Santa Eulália, Santa Eulalia Beach and Oura Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Tivoli Carvoeiro
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

RR Hotel da Rocha
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

Hotel Da Gale
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Marina Club Suite Hotel
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Mirachoro Portimao
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Popular places to visit

Albufeira Old Town Square
Framed by bars, galleries and shops, this leafy plaza is a great starting point for exploring the treasures of Albufeira’s historic center.

Falesia Beach
Pine groves crown the scorched red-orange cliffs edging this long and wide beach, complete with comfortable amenities, watersports options and lifeguard patrols.

Sao Rafael Beach
Explore tidal pools and take part in adventure sports or just sit back, enjoy the warm sunshine and admire the wonderful scenery.

Marina de Lagos
Admire the exclusive yachts in the harbor, enjoy sangria at a bar in view of the water and visit the wax museum.

Benagil Beach
Lounge on the golden sands of this cliff-enclosed beach and take a boat over to the much-photographed Benagil sea cave, famous for its open dome ceiling.

Rocha Beach
Backed by golden-red cliffs and met by the white-flecked waves of the Atlantic, this spectacular beach is one of the Algarve’s most popular.