Travelling to the Algarve region on holiday offers you spectacular scenery, great weather and plenty of stunning areas to visit.
Below we have compiled a list of local towns and marinas you can conveniently visit while staying in the Algarve.
Also check out our special sections on:
- Things to Do in Faro
- Day Trips Close to Faro
- Faro Nightlife
- Best Beaches
- What’s On (Algarve)
- Major Cities in Portugal
Albufeira
A former fishing village in the southern Algarve, Albufeira is now a major tourist destination. It is a lively and popular resort town with stunning beaches.
More information about Albufeira here.
Aljezur
Aljezur isn’t a coastal town, but that doesn’t mean you should rule it out as a holiday destination.
More information about Aljezur here.
Alvor
Set slightly inland on the Alvor River (Rio Alvor), between Lagos and Portimão, is the fishing village of Alvor.
More information about Alvor here.
Carvoeiro
This whitewashed fishing village set into the cliffs has become a popular tourist hotspot.
More information about Carvoeiro here.
Faro
Faro is often overlooked by visitors to the Algarve, assuming that this is purely the location of the airport and not much more. But the cobbled streets of Faro’s town centre actually offer wonderful intrigue and culture.
More information about Faro here.
Things to Do in Faro
Whether you are interested in heading to the beach for surfing and watersports or learning more about the cultural history of the Algarve, Faro has a fascinating and diverse range of things to do.
Lagoa 
Situated in the western Algarve, six kilometres inland from the picturesque beach at Carvoeiro, Lagoa is a market town primarily known for its wine. It is set on a hill overlooking flatlands.
More information about Lagoa here.
Lagos
Located at the western end of the Algarve coastline, Lagos is a historic and lively city with a buzzing nightlife, fabulous beaches and charming Old Town centre.
More information about Lagos here.
Olhão
Home to the biggest fishing port in the Algarve, the sleepy town of Olhão has been transformed in recent years into a major beach resort.
More information about Olhão here.
Portimão
The biggest city in the western province of the Algarve, Portimão is a major tourist destination set on the broad estuary of the river Arade (Rio Arade).
More information about Portimão here.
Praia da Luz
Praia da Luz is a popular and attractive beach resort in the western Algarve. The town has a warm welcoming feel about it and offers ample tourist facilities, restaurants and bars, as well as a wonderful beach.
More information about Praia da Luz here.
Sagres
Sagres is unlike any other destination in the Algarve. This laidback, somewhat isolated village is situated at the extreme western tip of the Algarve.
More information about Sagres here.
Silves
Silves is a delightful and traditional Portuguese town of significant historical importance.
More information about Silves here.
Tavira
Set three kilometres inland, either side of the Gilão river, Tavira is one of the Algarve’s most charming towns. With its relaxed atmosphere, it is a great location for couples, families and those seeking a peaceful holiday destination.
More information about Tavira here.
Vilamoura
Vilamoura is the crème de la crème of the Algarve – the “Marbella” of southern Portugal. Like Spain’s glamorous resort, Vilamoura attracts the wealthy, boating enthusiasts, golfers and celebrities.
More information about Vilamoura here.