Title: Santa Clara-a-Velha Travel Guide: Best of Santa Clara-a-Velha, Odemira Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Clara-a-Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Clara-A-Velha-Hotels.d182249.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Clara-a-Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Clara-A-Velha-Holiday-Rentals.d182249.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Santa Clara-a-Velha Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Clara-A-Velha.d182249.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Clara-a-Velha Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Clara-A-Velha.d182249.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Clara-a-Velha Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo by Jellis Vaes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d9e58b639a307adafdfe7f351e295ac2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jellis Vaes](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d9e58b639a307adafdfe7f351e295ac2.jpg) ## Visit Santa Clara-a-Velha Things to do Reviews - Top hotels in Santa Clara-a-Velha - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Clara-a-Velha ![Rochavau Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95710000/95701600/95701583/3daf53a2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rochavau Hotel Av. São Lourenço da Barrosa, 61, Portimão, Faro £76 7 Oct - 8 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (127 reviews) "Great property. New, clean and with amazing staff." Reviewed on 9 Sep 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F10%2F2025&endDate=08%2F10%2F2025&selected=95701583&PinnedHotelID=95701583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182249) ![Hotel Algarve Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6500/6468/5cb7723d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Algarve Casino Avenida Tomas Cabreira, Praia da Rocha, Portimão, Faro £118 1 Oct - 2 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews) "We have stayed many times at this hotel. Friendly and helpful staff and a wonderful beachside location." Reviewed on 6 Sep 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F10%2F2025&endDate=02%2F10%2F2025&selected=6468&PinnedHotelID=6468&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182249) ![Mirachoro Portimao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9560000/9553300/9553296/a110e8b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mirachoro Portimao Rua João Simões Tavares Lote 58, Portimão £42 25 Sept - 26 Sept includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Portimão. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rocha Beach and Alvor Beach are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (141 reviews) "Would recommend" Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F09%2F2025&endDate=26%2F09%2F2025&selected=9553296&PinnedHotelID=9553296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=182249) [See all 3,129 properties in Santa Clara-a-Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=16%2F09%2F2025&endDate=17%2F09%2F2025®ionId=182249) 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. ![Mirachoro Portimao](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9560000/9553300/9553296/a110e8b2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mirachoro Portimao Rua João Simões Tavares Lote 58, Portimão Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Portimão. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rocha Beach and Alvor Beach are located ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (141 reviews) "Would recommend" Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portimao-Hotels-Mirachoro-III.h9553296.Hotel-Information) ![Flor da Rocha](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7440000/7439500/7439442/ba803bc2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Flor da Rocha Rua das Conchas, Sitio dos Castelos, Portimão Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Portimão. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (254 reviews) Holiday "Pool gets busy. Short walk to bars and restaurants." Reviewed on 1 Sep 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portimao-Hotels-Flor-Da-Rocha.h7439442.Hotel-Information) ![NH Marina Portimao Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/980000/977000/976931/d947ea6e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NH Marina Portimao Resort Marina Portimao, Portimão Stay at this 4-star eco-certified aparthotel in Portimão. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (836 reviews) "Great view of the Marina and proximity to the beach." Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Portimao-Hotels-Tivoli-Marina-Portimao.h976931.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Clara-a-Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=182249&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. 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Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Barragem-De-Santa-Clara-Santa-Clara-a-Velha.d6118598.Attraction) #### Vila Nova de Milfontes Beach If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Vila Nova de Milfontes Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vila Nova de Milfontes. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Vila-Nova-De-Milfontes-Beach-Odemira.d6118592.Attraction) #### Beach of Franquia If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Beach of Franquia might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vila Nova de Milfontes. While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Beach-Of-Franquia-Odemira.d6319249.Attraction) #### Church of Sao Luis Church of Sao Luis is just one of the places to see in São Luís, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Church-Of-Sao-Luis-Odemira.d6319243.Attraction) #### Cabo Sardao Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cabo Sardao during your travels in Cavaleiro. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cabo-Sardao-Odemira.d553248635976195287.Attraction) #### São Clemente Fort São Clemente Fort is just one of the places to see in Vila Nova de Milfontes, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the beaches and riverfront in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Clemente-Fort-Odemira.d867139631586865152.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Alentejo: 2-Hour Surf Lesson](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47077575/c0d65c1b-6d45-47dd-ac0d-b5629754ff97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Alentejo: 2-Hour Surf Lesson £48 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/alentejo-2-hour-surf-lesson.a47077575.activity-details) ![Jeep Safari #1 in Algarve ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1076538/3b35172b-348e-4452-bf34-ade782ced83c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jeep Safari #1 in Algarve £62 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jeep-safari-1-in-algarve.a1076538.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Clara-a-Velha](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Clara-A-Velha.d182249.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Reviews of Santa Clara-a-Velha 4.5 Top destination 5 - Excellent 1 4 - Good 1 3 - Okay 0 2 - Disappointing 0 1 - Terrible 0 ### 4/5 - Good Verified traveller A one horse town and ....the horse has left!! But that said we enjoyed the break very much. The water useage from the lake is so huge,in the few days we were there we saw a significant reduction in level..if not careful won’t have a lake!! ## Cities near Santa Clara-a-Velha ![Salgados Beach featuring a beach, a coastal town and general coastal views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/232000/232507-Algarve.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Silves [](https://expedia.co.uk/Silves.dx6025649) ![Photo by Catarina B. ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d0d5866007ca78d78e4e3017bb693f08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Monchique [](https://expedia.co.uk/Monchique.dx6131064) ![Photo by Luis](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/f87fa3603ee06ccd7674c053e23a185c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Odemira [](https://expedia.co.uk/Odemira.dx6140725) - Cities near Santa Clara-a-Velha - Places of interest [Silves](https://expedia.co.uk/Silves.dx6025649)[Monchique](https://expedia.co.uk/Monchique.dx6131064)[Odemira](https://expedia.co.uk/Odemira.dx6140725)[Ourique](https://expedia.co.uk/Ourique.dx3000021211)[Cansino](https://expedia.co.uk/Cansino.dx3000021609)[Sao Marcos da Serra](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Marcos-Da-Serra.dx3000413600)[Alferce](https://expedia.co.uk/Alferce.dx553248635975854496)[Santana da Serra](https://expedia.co.uk/Santana-Da-Serra.dx553248635975873705) - [Rocha Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Rocha-Beach-Praia-da-Rocha.d6081747.Attraction) - [Algarve International Autodrome Raceway](https://expedia.co.uk/Algarve-International-Autodrome-Raceway-Portimao.d6150266.Attraction) - [Portimão Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Portimao-Marina-Portimao.d6156499.Attraction) - [Slide and Splash Water Park](https://expedia.co.uk/Slide-And-Splash-Water-Park-Lagoa.d6156511.Attraction) - [Vau Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Vau-Beach-Portimao.d6156811.Attraction) - [Silves Castle](https://expedia.co.uk/Silves-Castle-Silves.d6081743.Attraction) - [Algarve Casino](https://expedia.co.uk/Algarve-Casino-Praia-da-Rocha.d6157376.Attraction) - [Três Castelos Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Tres-Castelos-Beach-Praia-da-Rocha.d553248635200582951.Attraction) - [Portimão Harbor](https://expedia.co.uk/Portimao-Harbor-Praia-da-Rocha.d6157003.Attraction) - [Gramacho Pestana Golf](https://expedia.co.uk/Gramacho-Pestana-Golf-Lagoa.d6157241.Attraction) - [International Kart Circuit](https://expedia.co.uk/International-Kart-Circuit-Portimao.d553248621557918438.Attraction) - [Hospital Portimão](https://expedia.co.uk/Hospital-Portimao-Portimao.d6157386.Attraction) - [Portimão Museum](https://expedia.co.uk/Portimao-Museum-Portimao.d6157175.Attraction) - [Praia da Marina](https://expedia.co.uk/Praia-Da-Marina-Praia-da-Rocha.d553248635976195243.Attraction) - [Monchique Thermal Springs](https://expedia.co.uk/Monchique-Thermal-Springs-Monchique.d553248621557918349.Attraction) - [Portimão Arena](https://expedia.co.uk/Portimao-Arena-Portimao.d6157427.Attraction) - [Grande Beach](https://expedia.co.uk/Grande-Beach-Lagoa.d6157602.Attraction) - [Vale da Pinta Pestana Golf](https://expedia.co.uk/Vale-Da-Pinta-Pestana-Golf-Lagoa.d6157239.Attraction) - [Continente Shopping Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Continente-Shopping-Center-Portimao.d553248621557918340.Attraction) - [Aqua Portimão Shopping Center](https://expedia.co.uk/Aqua-Portimao-Shopping-Center-Portimao.d6156696.Attraction) - [International Sand Sculpture Festival](https://expedia.co.uk/International-Sand-Sculpture-Festival-Silves.d553248621573985851.Attraction) - [Foia Mountain](https://expedia.co.uk/Foia-Mountain-Monchique.d6118654.Attraction) - [Le Meridien Penina Golf](https://expedia.co.uk/Le-Meridien-Penina-Golf-Portimao.d6157231.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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