Title: Ilha Do Farol Travel Guide: Best of Ilha Do Farol, Faro Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Ilha Do Farol](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilha-Do-Farol-Hotels.d3000430902.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Ilha Do Farol](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilha-Do-Farol-Holiday-Rentals.d3000430902.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Ilha Do Farol Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Ilha-Do-Farol.d3000430902.Car-Hire-Guide)[Ilha Do Farol Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilha-Do-Farol.d3000430902.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Ilha Do Farol Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Mark Thompson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a090db4bc692d92b7443cf76bf2c222b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Mark Thompson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/a090db4bc692d92b7443cf76bf2c222b.jpg) ![Photo by Filipa Carioca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/029c18078c4c273714db648a7e72bdd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Filipa Carioca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/029c18078c4c273714db648a7e72bdd1.jpg) ## Visit Ilha Do Farol Things to do - Top hotels in Ilha Do Farol - Top Holiday Rentals in Ilha Do Farol ![Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2220000/2215800/2215702/b6a8fdce_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor Av dos Descobrimentos, Loule, Faro £163 12 Oct - 13 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (986 reviews) "." Reviewed on 14 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F10%2F2025&endDate=13%2F10%2F2025&selected=2215702&PinnedHotelID=2215702&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000430902) ![Viceroy At Ombria Algarve](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103770000/103763700/103763605/6bde213d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Viceroy At Ombria Algarve Rua da Ombria, No. 9, Ombria Algarve, Loulé, Faro District £294 30 Sept - 1 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Fonte Benemola Park and Loule Gypsy Market ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (58 reviews) "Lovely staff, great pool overlooking the hills. Lots to explore on property" Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=30%2F09%2F2025&endDate=01%2F10%2F2025&selected=103763605&PinnedHotelID=103763605&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000430902) ![Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7990000/7980500/7980445/5ea1133b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro £94 23 Sept - 24 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) "A really lovely little option for a stay over when changing flights or arriving late at night to Faro. Staff are brilliantly helpful and friendly, hotel is spotless and the beds are INCREDIBLY comfortable, really surprisingly so! Breakfast spread is great and it’s convenient (and walkable) for the ..." Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F09%2F2025&endDate=24%2F09%2F2025&selected=7980445&PinnedHotelID=7980445&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000430902) [See all 5,784 properties in Ilha Do Farol](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=17%2F09%2F2025&endDate=18%2F09%2F2025®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. ![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 Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (648 reviews) Great hotel- very clean with great staff "Lovely hotel resort-spotlessly clean. We had a studio which was very spacious with a very large bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. It was the best of both worlds- I like an apartment and my friend who I travelled with prefers a hotel so we opted for the studio ( which was like an apartment) with ..." Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vilamoura-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Vilamoura.h4508056.Hotel-Information) ![Pinhal da Marina Apartamentos Turisticos](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1750000/1748200/1748196/d7ba7933_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pinhal da Marina Apartamentos Turisticos Praca dos Tres Caminhos, Loulé Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Falesia Beach and Vilamoura Marina are ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (289 reviews) "2 pools nicely maintained, apartment was dated but clean and had everything we needed. 15-20 minute walk or a short uber ride made everything very accessible" Reviewed on 6 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Quarteira-Hotels-Pinhal-Da-Marina-Apartamentos-Turisticos.h1748196.Hotel-Information) ![Vale do Lobo Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3000/2921/6a7598af_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Vale do Lobo Resort Vale Do Lobo, Loulé Stay at this spa apartment in Loulé. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Falesia Beach and Quarteira Beach are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (247 reviews) "Friendly and efficient check in, fantastic villa, just a perfect stay." 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro-Island-Beach-Praia-de-Faro.d6081721.Attraction) ![Old Town Square](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/766d322747dc3a7a3051d292c3bb5741.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Old Town Square 5/5(5 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 visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Town-Square-Faro-City-Centre.d553248621576385399.Attraction) ![Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233310-Faro-Cathedral.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Faro Cathedral 4.5/5(13 reviews) The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro-Cathedral-Faro-City-Centre.d6081717.Attraction) ![Estoi Palace](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/e682ac84bda6a3e2e5412714bc56ba04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Estoi Palace 5/5(1 review) Find out about the history of Estoi with a stop at Estoi Palace. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Estoi-Palace-Faro.d553248621562514876.Attraction) ![Carmo Church which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/233000/233314-Carmo-Church.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Carmo Church 4/5(44 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.co.uk/Carmo-Church-Faro-City-Centre.d6081723.Attraction) #### Faro Marina 4.5/5(66 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.co.uk/Faro-Marina-Faro-City-Centre.d6081711.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, Marinha, 7 Valleys Adventure Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46288268/58123b03-dde5-42a2-a6f2-b580f1b879cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Faro: Guided Tour of the Algarve £48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-faro-guided-tour-of-the-algarve.a46288268.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) #### Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour £43 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/benagil-cave-marinha-carvoeiro-from-faro-full-day-tour.a45660913.activity-details) ![Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/688038/f03cda19-1356-4948-a8c4-fad015d79186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast £43 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/benagil-cave-tour-from-faro-discover-the-algarve-coast.a688038.activity-details) ![Lisbon City Tour & Shopping](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49858725/45f53f12-5742-4c64-8579-b06ed74d3528.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lisbon City Tour & Shopping £57 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lisbon-city-tour-shopping.a49858725.activity-details) ![Portimão: Family Gathering](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47143407/efd6e357-42fa-48ad-b8ac-b5dff0796bae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Portimão: Family Gathering £26 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portimao-family-gathering.a47143407.activity-details) ![Olhão: 3 Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47991433/c52094fe-878d-4284-8af4-e0682fce0b55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olhão: 3 Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/olhao-3-islands-guided-sightseeing-tour-with-lunch.a47991433.activity-details) [See all activities in Ilha Do Farol](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Ilha-Do-Farol.d3000430902.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Ilha Do Farol ![Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232293-Faro-District.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Faro [](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro.dx1193) - Cities near Ilha Do Farol - Places of interest [Faro](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro.dx1193) - [Falesia Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Falesia-Beach-Albufeira.d6081797.Attraction) - [Vilamoura Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Vilamoura-Marina-Vilamoura.d6081799.Attraction) - [Faro Island Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro-Island-Beach-Praia-de-Faro.d6081721.Attraction) - [Olhao Harbour](https://expedia.co.uk/Olhao-Harbour-Olhao.d6118600.Attraction) - [Praia dos Olhos de Água](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Dos-Olhos-De-Agua-Algarve.d6156726.Attraction) - [Quarteira Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Quarteira-Beach-Algarve.d6081803.Attraction) - [Faro Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro-Marina-Faro-City-Centre.d6081711.Attraction) - [Cabanas Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabanas-Beach-Algarve.d6118610.Attraction) - [Aqua Show Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Aqua-Show-Park-Loule.d6156690.Attraction) - [Old Town](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Town-Tavira.d553248621532957621.Attraction) - [Pine Cliffs Golf Course](https://expedia.co.uk/Pine-Cliffs-Golf-Course-Albufeira.d6157256.Attraction) - [Ilha de Tavira Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilha-De-Tavira-Beach-Algarve.d6156491.Attraction) - [Ria Formosa Natural Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Ria-Formosa-Natural-Park-Faro-District.d6118605.Attraction) - [Old Town Square](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Town-Square-Faro-City-Centre.d553248621576385399.Attraction) - [Ilha da Culatra Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilha-Da-Culatra-Beach-Faro-District.d6118604.Attraction) - [Vale do Lobo Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Vale-Do-Lobo-Beach-Algarve.d6156809.Attraction) - [Ilha da Armona Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilha-Da-Armona-Beach-Algarve.d6118602.Attraction) - [Barril Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Barril-Beach-Algarve.d6081781.Attraction) - [Tavira Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Tavira-Castle-Tavira.d6118614.Attraction) - [Faro Cathedral](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro-Cathedral-Faro-City-Centre.d6081717.Attraction) - [Ilha da Barreta Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Ilha-Da-Barreta-Beach-Algarve.d6156716.Attraction) - [Estoi Palace](https://expedia.co.uk/Estoi-Palace-Faro.d553248621562514876.Attraction) - [Olhao Municipal Market](https://expedia.co.uk/Olhao-Municipal-Market-Olhao.d6081783.Attraction) - [Forum Algarve Mall](https://expedia.co.uk/Forum-Algarve-Mall-Sao-Pedro.d6157423.Attraction) - [Quinta do Lago Golf](https://expedia.co.uk/Quinta-Do-Lago-Golf-Quinta-do-Lago.d6157268.Attraction) - [Garrao Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Garrao-Beach-Vale-do-Garrao.d6156720.Attraction) - [Roman Bridge](https://expedia.co.uk/Roman-Bridge-Tavira.d6081755.Attraction) - [Loule Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Loule-Castle-Centro-Historico.d6081791.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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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