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.
Praia Dona Ana
If you're spending some time in Praia Dona Ana, Dona Ana Beach and Batata Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Hotel Algarve Casino
Tivoli Carvoeiro
Vila Vita Parc
Clube Albufeira Garden Village
Belmar Spa & Beach Resort
Marina Club Suite Hotel
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.
- Albufeira Old Town Square
- Falesia Beach
- Sao Rafael Beach
- Marina de Lagos
- The Strip
- Benagil Beach
- Rocha Beach
- Balaia Golf Village
- Praia da Luz
- Albufeira Marina
- Oura Beach
- Marinha Beach
- Salgados Beach
- Alvor Beach
- Dona Ana Beach
- Camilo Beach
- Praia dos Olhos de Água
- Gale Beach
- Meia Beach
- Porto de Mos Beach
- Ponta da Piedade Lagos Lighthouse
- Algarve Shopping Mall
- Slide and Splash Water Park