{"id":79028,"date":"2026-02-11T19:16:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/hotels-in-the-algarve-by-the-sea-with-swimming-pool\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T19:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T17:16:11","slug":"hotels-in-the-algarve-by-the-sea-with-swimming-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/hotels-in-the-algarve-by-the-sea-with-swimming-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotels in the Algarve by the sea with swimming pool"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you planning a <strong>road trip to the Algarve<\/strong> and looking for an easy-going place to stay? Here, we share with you the <strong>best hotels (and nuggets)<\/strong> we found and tested during our stay, with one non-negotiable criterion in the region: <strong>the swimming pool<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"829ca2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #829ca2;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_143549-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"alvor portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-76972 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_143549-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_143549-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_143549-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you choose where to sleep in the Algarve (without spending hours)?<\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lagos<\/strong>: perfect as a western base (cliffs, caves, incredible beaches).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alvor<\/strong>: beach spot + nature, less concreted seafront.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Olh\u00e3o<\/strong>: excellent for the <strong>Ria Formosa<\/strong> and the islands (local atmosphere).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara<\/strong>: convenient to <strong>Benagil<\/strong> + great beaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f697; Distances are short in the Algarve, so if you want to opt for <strong>2 accommodations<\/strong> so you don&#8217;t change spots every night, we recommend the villages of Alvor and Olhao, which are perfectly located for radiating.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f4a1; <strong>Why do we insist on the pool?<\/strong><br\/><br\/>Even in midsummer, <strong>the ocean remains cool<\/strong> (often around <strong>18\u00b0C<\/strong>). After a day at the beach, being able to swim in more temperate water&#8230; it changes everything. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s also a good idea to opt for a hotel with parking, as there isn&#8217;t always free parking close to fishing villages like Lagos and Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/road-trip-algarve-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"78921\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Read our article on our 10-day itinerary + 7-day versions in the Algarve.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lagos: 2 sure values (well placed)<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lagos<\/strong> is a small, authentic fishing village and the starting point for a visit to the <strong>rock <\/strong> formations <strong>of Ponta de Piedade <\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>Recommended number of nights: 2<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) Top City Hostel &amp; Suites: the &#8220;low budget + pool&#8221; option<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excellent plan if you want to <strong>do everything on foot<\/strong> (center \/ port \/ beaches) without blowing your budget.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; <strong>Why we recommend it<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very good value for money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rooftop pool<\/strong> (a big plus in Lagos)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convenient location (historical center within walking distance)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ideal for<\/strong>: tight budgets, short stays, wanting to be in the heart of Lagos.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Info and booking for a double room or a dormitory bed at Top City Hostel &amp; Suites<\/a> &#8211; Rated 8.8\/10 on Booking<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Carvi Beach Hotel: mid-range view + comfort<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simple and effective option if you want to sleep <strong>above Praia Dona Ana<\/strong> and enjoy the nearby spots.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; <strong>The big highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rooftop pool<\/strong> with sea view<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parking<\/strong> (rare and precious in the area)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Top access to beaches and Ponta da Piedade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double + family rooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <strong>Ideal for<\/strong>: couples, families, car travelers who want a good balance.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/sol-e-praia.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See prices for Carvi Beach Hotel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"3d8db5\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #3d8db5;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-id=\"77450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20.png\" alt=\"hotel algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77450 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-20-400x225.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/sol-e-praia.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"398ca9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #398ca9;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"77455\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-21.png\" alt=\"hotel algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77455 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-21.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-21-400x300.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alvor: the &#8220;feet in the water&#8221; spot (real beach break)<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alvor was <strong>one of the most pleasant surprises of our stay<\/strong>. We didn&#8217;t really expect to find such a large stretch of fine sand (not too concrete) in this part of the Algarve. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>Recommended number of nights: 2<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pestana Alvor South Beach: comfort + 3 pools + direct beach access: superior range<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a bit of a <strong>splurge<\/strong> for us, but within a reasonable budget, as accommodation is pretty cheap in the Algarve.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; <strong>Why we loved it:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Direct access to Alvor beach<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3 swimming pools<\/strong> (yes, we tested them all with our daughter)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Modern, bright, pleasant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Super location: close to Alvor + sea view<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/pestana-alvor-south-beach-premium-suite.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Booking information for the hotel Pestana Alvor South Beach<\/em><\/a> &#8211; Rated 8.5\/10 on Booking<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"829ca2\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #829ca2;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_143549-1200x569.jpg\" alt=\"alvor portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-76972 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_143549-1200x569.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_143549-400x190.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210825_143549-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"828b94\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #828b94;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"76970\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210824_194434-758x1600.jpg\" alt=\"alvor portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-76970 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210824_194434-758x1600.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210824_194434-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210824_194434-scaled.jpg 971w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"818787\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #818787;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"1600\" data-id=\"76969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210824_194026-758x1600.jpg\" alt=\"alvor portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-76969 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210824_194026-758x1600.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210824_194026-284x600.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210824_194026-scaled.jpg 971w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Olh\u00e3o: our base on the Ria Formosa (quiet &amp; convenient)<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotel Cidade de Olh\u00e3o: pool + breakfast + good location &#8211; mid-range<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olhao is our favorite village of the trip, an authentic village at the gateway to the Ria Formosa Natural Park.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Recommended number of nights: 3<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#x2705; We liked<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swimming pool (a real break after the islands)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breakfast included<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conveniently located for port\/ferry\/excursions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f33f; <strong>Ideal for<\/strong>: Ria Formosa, islands (Armona \/ Culatra \/ Farol), more local atmosphere than elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information and booking for Hotel Cidade de Olh\u00e3o<\/a> from \u20ac80 per night<\/em> &#8211; rated 8.7\/10 on Booking<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"4f6f95\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #4f6f95;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_171156-1200x568.jpg\" alt=\"olhao\" class=\"wp-image-76271 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_171156-1200x568.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_171156-400x189.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/20210827_171156-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara: &#8220;Practical + Benagil&#8221; plan<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Algar Papa Rooms: nugget with pool + parking + sea view<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An excellent base if you want to get <strong>as close as possible to the Benagil gotte<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Recommended number of nights: 2<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x2705; <strong> <strong>Why we loved it:<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Swimming pool<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>On-site parking<\/strong> (important: few free spaces in the village)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sea view + beach access<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent value for money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See prices for Algar Papa Rooms<\/a> from \u20ac60 per night &#8211; rated 9.5 \/ 10 on Booking<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"8f9c9b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #8f9c9b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-17-1200x675.png\" alt=\"armacao de pera portugal algarve\" class=\"wp-image-77182 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-17-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-17-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-17.png 1360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our 10-day Algarve itinerary, short version<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Day 1: arrival Faro airport \u2192 Lagos: hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top City Hostel &amp; Suites<\/a> (Lagos)<br\/>Day 2: Ponta da Piedade (walking + boat): hotel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top City Hostel &amp; Suites<\/a> (Lagos)<br\/>Day 3: Lagos + beaches : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/pestana-alvor-south-beach-premium-suite.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Our hotel Pestana Alvor South Beach<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>(Alvor)<br\/>Day 4: Alvor (beaches + Tr\u00eas Irm\u00e3os + footbridges) : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/pestana-alvor-south-beach-premium-suite.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Our hotel Pestana Alvor South Beach<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em>  (Alvor)<br\/>Day 5: Arma\u00e7\u00e3o de P\u00eara (beaches + Lagoa dos Salgados): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Algar Papa Rooms<\/a> (Arma\u00e7ao de Pera)<br\/>Day 6: Benagil + 7 Hanging Valleys hike: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/algarpapa-rooms.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Algar Papa Rooms<\/a> (Arma\u00e7ao de Pera)<br\/>Day 7: Albufeira and red cliffs beach: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Cidade de Olh\u00e3o<\/a><br\/>Day 8: Ria Formosa (cruise): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Cidade de Olh\u00e3o<\/a><br\/>Day 9: Ria Formosa (island by ferry): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Cidade de Olh\u00e3o<\/a><br\/>Day 10: Olh\u00e3o (center + markets) \u2192 Faro airport<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Our 7-day Algarve itinerary &#8211; short version<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Day 1: Arrival Faro airport \u2192 Lagos <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel: Top City Hostel &amp; Suites<\/a><\/em><br\/>Day 2: Lagos + beaches: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Top City Hostel &amp; Suites<\/a><\/em><br\/>Day 3: Ponta da Piedade (walking + boat) : <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/topcity-hostel-amp-suites.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hotel Top City Hostel &amp; Suites<\/a><\/em><br\/>Day 4: Benagil + 7 Hanging Valleys hike : <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Cidade de Olh\u00e3o<\/a><\/em><br\/>Day 5: Ria Formosa (cruise) : <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Cidade de Olh\u00e3o<\/a><\/em><br\/>Day 6: Ria Formosa (island by ferry) : <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/pt\/cidade-de-olhao.fr.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Cidade de Olh\u00e3o<\/a><\/em><br\/>Day 7: Olh\u00e3o (center + markets) \u2192 Faro airport     <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our hotels in Algarve on our map<\/h2>\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1Tx-a2Iwztxk0sOyNQCVFIVREu2ajvqo&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Feel free to leave us a <strong>note<\/strong> below to let us know if you are planning this trip, <strong>ask<\/strong> any questions or <strong>share<\/strong> on social networks<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(our Instagram<\/a>) we will answer you with great pleasure!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you leave, <strong>find all our articles to help you organize your trip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#x1f5fa;&#xfe0f; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/road-trip-algarve-portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"78921\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Itinerary for your Algarve road trip?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f697; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78252\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77133\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Car rental in Faro in the Algarve: our tips and advice<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78315\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"78294\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Our best restaurants in the Algarve<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the villages of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-lagos-portugal-our-opinion-and-must-sees\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76752\">Lagos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-alvor-portugal-beaches-and-our-opinion\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76816\">Alvor<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78911\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"75907\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Albufeira<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=78822\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"78347\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Olhao<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f30a; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/?p=77773\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77163\">Visit the must-see Benagil cave<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x26f5; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/how-to-visit-the-ponta-da-piedade-cliffs-by-boat-and-on-foot\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"77127\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to visit the cliffs of Ponta da Piedade<\/a>? by boat and on foot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#x1f9a9; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/what-to-do-in-portugals-ria-formosa-nature-park-and-its-islands-a-hidden-treasure-in-the-algarve\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"76230\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What to do in Portugal&#8217;s Ria Formosa natural park<\/a> and islands?  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you planning a road trip to the Algarve and looking for an easy-going place to stay? 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