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.

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.

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

Praia Dona Ana
If you're spending some time in Praia Dona Ana, Dona Ana Beach and Batata Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Meia Praia
While visiting Meia Praia, you might make a stop by sights like Meia Beach and Golfo de Cádiz.

Tivoli Carvoeiro
Great location, friendly staff, and a rich breakfast. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

Vila Vita Parc
Staff very welcoming and courteous
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Aparts & Suites summer cascade Alvor
Great hosts, nice clean room and very good breakfast. The hotel is close to the lagoon and the beach. Would definitely go back again. Lucy and Larsen made me feel very welcomed.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Apartment is modern, clean. Full kitchen. Washer and dryer work great. Restaurant inside hotel serves great dinner.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Marina Club Suite Hotel
Clean room , good amenities. No water and 40 euro breakfast was low points.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

NAU Salema Beach Village
Very nice apartment. All the amenities. Short walk to the beach. Beautiful view from the top of our apartment.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
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.

Praia da Luz
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia da Luz during your travels in Lagos? Stroll along the seaside or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

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.

Alvor Beach
Kitesurf, head out on the water on a paddleboat or kayak around the surrounding coastline at this Blue Flag-awarded beach.

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.




