Vale Grande
Faro
Visit Vale Grande
Popular places to visit
Faro Island Beach
Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.
Faro Marina
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 top-notch restaurants.
Faro Cathedral
In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats.
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.
Carmo Church
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.
Faro Town Hall
Faro Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Sé e São Pedro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.
Vale Grande Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
Clean room, very reasonably prixed mini bar. Felt safe
Reviewed on 2026/2/1
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Absolutely beautiful hotel and spotless! The ladies (Jessica/Jennifer?) at the front desk were incredible and gave great recommendations for places to eat, how to get to different areas etc. would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 2026/1/23
Occidental Faro
Lovely spacious room, central location, tastyfood
Reviewed on 2026/1/29
AP Cabanas Beach & Nature - Adults Friendly
Modern clean rooms, excellent food service, friendly staff
Reviewed on 2025/12/6
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Could not fault the room. Clean and very well maintained
Reviewed on 2025/12/28
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Great facilities, heated indoor pool, fully equipped gym, spa, lovely breakfast and wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 2026/1/30
Other neighborhoods around Vale Grande
Alcaria Cova
While Alcaria Cova isn't home to many top sights, Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour are some notable places to visit nearby.
Barranco de São Miguel
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Barranco de São Miguel and surrounding area, you can visit Ria Formosa Natural Park and Old Town.
Ariolos
Though Ariolos might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.
Murta
While Murta might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Town and Sao Miguel Peak.
Vale de Seixos
When in Vale de Seixos, you can plan a visit to Ria Formosa Natural Park and Algarve Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Lagos e Relvas
While Lagos e Relvas might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Town and Algarve Stadium.
