Section 2 - Algarve

Faro / Albufeira

Leaving Faro, Section 2 passes through Quinta do Lago, a grand holiday resort in the Algarve (parish of Almancil, Loulé municipality), considered one of the most luxurious in all of Europe. Nestled within the Ria Formosa Natural Reserve, in the middle of a vast pine tree landscape, you’ll experience a breathtaking view of the lake and the Atlantic Ocean. Quinta do Lago is also a unique destination for birdwatchers, especially in the area of São Lourenço Lagoon. Additionally, there’s a long sandy beach named Quinta do Lago Beach, known for its smooth sands without rocks.

Continuing your journey, you’ll reach Quarteira, a tourist town in Algarve. The town has a pleasant seafront promenade with palm trees, parallel to the ocean surrounded by beaches.

The next destination to explore is Vilamoura, one of the largest leisure resorts in Europe. Tennis courts, horse riding, a casino, and an airfield are some examples of a tourist complex where the marina takes the spotlight. Great beaches with extensive sands, excellent accessibility, and a lot of day and night entertainment make Vilamoura an outstanding destination.

Continuing the journey, you’ll reach Albufeira. From the Arab period remains the narrow alleys, the old castle and the very white houses with arches. From a village with a long fishing tradition and a thriving fish export industry, the Pescadores Beach keeps its colorful boats which nowadays are also used for tourist visits to the fabulous sea caves along the coast. It offers about 30 kilometers of coastline and more than two dozen diverse beaches. A seaside walk along the promenade provides magnificent views of the city, the beaches, and the rock formations.

This section with 33 kilometers, is part of the Ecovia do Algarve, a 214-kilometer cycling route that connects Vila Real de Santo António to Sagres, crossing 12 municipalities along the southern coastal strip of the Algarve.


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Points of Interest

Heritage: 5 Nature: 1 Museums & Science: 10 Turistic Activities: 16
  • Address: Estrada Nacional 396 - Semino
    Postal Code: 8125-303
    County: Loulé
    Phone: +351 289 315 129
    Email: aquashow@aquashowpark.com

  • Address: Rua Aníbal Rosa da Silva, 4
    Postal Code: 8150-116 S. Brás de Alportel
    County: São Brás de Alportel
    Phone: 289 843 135
    Email: diogo_assuncao_amaral@hotmail.com | ajs.algarve@clix.pt

  • Address: Rua Igreja Edf Nbr AD
    Postal Code: 8200-559
    County: Albufeira
    Phone: +351 969 913 454
    Email: info@beetravel.pt

  • Address: Rua dos Marmeleiros
    Postal Code: 8126-497
    County: Loulé
    Phone: +351 289 300 800
    Email: info@familygolfpark.pt

  • Address: Rua Alexandre Herculano 9
    Postal Code: 8000-204
    County: Faro
    Phone: 289 898 920
    Email: vera.silva@blueseven.pt

  • Address: Cais Portas do Mar
    Postal Code: 8000-250
    County: Faro
    Phone: +351 914 966 608
    Email: info@islands4you.pt

  • Address: EN 264, Lagoa de Viseu
    Postal Code: 8365-907 Algoz
    County: Silves
    Phone: +351 282 574 134
    Email: geral@krazyworld.com

  • Address: Quinta do Lago
    Postal Code: 8135-104
    County: Loulé
    Phone: 289 394 929
    Email: lagowatersports@sapo.pt

  • Address: Edifício Ginásio Clube Naval, Piso 0 - Doca de Recreio de Faro
    Postal Code: 8000-541
    County: Faro
    Phone: +351 289 817 466
    Email: info@lands.pt

  • Address: R Emissor Regional do Sul, LT D, LJ 3
    Postal Code: 8000-338 Faro
    County: Faro
    Phone: +351 308 810 558
    Email: info@legendatours.com

  • Address: Zona Empresarial e Industrial de Loulé, Área C Nascente, Lote 6 E
    Postal Code: 8100-272
    County: Loulé
    Phone: +351 289 393 044
    Email: info@megasportravel.com

  • Address: Avenida da República, 124, r/c cave
    Postal Code: 8000-078
    County: Faro
    Phone: 289 142 142
    Email: mtbalgarve@gmail.com

  • Address: Estrada de Santa Eulália
    Postal Code: 8200-916 Albufeira
    County: Albufeira
    Phone: (+351) 913 185 782
    Email: info@lusoaventura.com

  • Address: R de Portugal 35 B
    Postal Code: 8100-554 Loulé
    County: Loulé
    Phone: +351 966 132 552
    Email: mail@proactivetur.pt

  • Address: Rua Alves Correia, n.º 52
    Postal Code: 8200-090
    County: Albufeira
    Phone: +351 289 589 048
    Email: toursandtracks@mail.telepac.pt

  • Address: Largo de São Francisco - Galerias de São Francisco 18, Loja U
    Postal Code: 8100-692 Loulé
    County: Loulé
    Phone: +351 289 417 092
    Email: xpto@xptoevents.com

Beach: 28 Information: 8 Bike Shops: 12 Accommodation - Campsite: 2 Accommodation - Youth Hostels: 1
  • Address: Rua da PSP, Edíficio do IPJ
    Postal Code: 8000-408
    County: Faro
    Phone: +351 289 878 090
    Email: faro@movijovem.pt

Accommodation - Hotel: 1

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Section 2

Faro / Albufeira: 43

  • Elevation
  • Heritage
  • Nature
  • Museums & Science
  • Turistic Activities
  • Beach
  • Information
  • Bike Shops
  • Accommodation - Campsite
  • Accommodation - Youth Hostels
  • Accommodation - Hotel