Algarve East
The East Algarve - beach as far as the eye can see
The East Algarve - the sand Algarve
The Eastern Algarve is ideal for swimming
Lots to see and do in the Eastern Algarve. The biggest attraction is the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve, an area of great natural beauty. The small towns in the Eastern Algarve are worth a day trip, be it Tavira, Castro Marim, Vila Real de Santo António or the capital Faro. They are all relatively easy to reach by train, car or bus. Of the three Algarve regions, the Eastern Algarve is probably the easiest region to reach by public transport. However, it is still worth having a car. B. to rent at Faro airport, as some of the more remote places and especially the beautiful beaches are easier to reach.
Detour to Spain / Andalusia: The East Algarve region is close to the Spanish border and (day) trips are easily possible. For example, Seville is about 200 km from Faro.
Distances:
- Faro Tavira - 38 km
- Faro - Olhão: 10 km
- Faro - Monte Gordo: 60 km
Beach resorts in the East Algarve
The best beaches in the East Algarve
360° panoramic images of the beaches:
Sights and attractions in the East Algarve
Islands and beaches near Faro
- Ilha de Faro
- Praia de Faro (Mar)
- Praia de Faro (Este)
- Praia da Barrinha
- Barreta Island
- Praia da Barreta (Mar)
- Culatra Island
- Praia da Ilha da Culatra
- Praia da Culatra (Mar)
Die Inseln des Naturschutzgebiets Ria Formosa
These islands belong to the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve. For the most part they are not inhabited. There are no roads or car traffic, meaning you cannot drive to the islands. The crossing takes place by boat. Bars and restaurants are available. There is a campsite (Ilha de Tavira)
- Barreta Island
- Culatra Island
- Ilha da Armona
- Tavira Island
- Ilha de Cabanas
The islands of the Ria Formosa Nature Reserve
No stress - your journey to the East Algarve
Faro , Olhão, Tavira, Castro Marim, Monte Gordo and Vila Real de Santo António are all on the train line and can be easily reached by train. From Faro you can take a connecting train to Lisbon and other cities in Portugal. However, there is no train station at Faro Airport. So if you want to take the train from the airport to your destination in the Eastern Algarve, you will need to take the airport bus or a taxi to Faro city center train station and then transfer to the train.
Shuttle buses run from Faro Airport to most towns and hotels in the Eastern Algarve. Tickets can be purchased at hoppa.com, for example. , Tavira, Castro Marim, Monte Gordo and Vila Real de Santo António are all on the train line and can be easily reached by train.
From Faro you can take a connecting train to Lisbon and other cities in Portugal. However, there is no train station at Faro Airport. So if you want to take the train from the airport to your destination in the Eastern Algarve, you will need to take the airport bus or a taxi to Faro city center train station and then transfer to the train. Shuttle buses run from Faro Airport to most towns and hotels in the Eastern Algarve. Tickets can be purchased at hoppa.com, for example.
Gute Unterkunft an der Ost Algarve
- Faro Beach Life Hostel
- Hotel Aeromar
- Apartamentos Barracuda
- Pension Bicuar - Alojamento Local
- EntreCubos Guesthouse
- Bed & Breakfast Villa Laguna
- Vilacampina
- Pedras d'El Rei
- Hotel Vila Galé Tavira
- Pedras da Rainha
- Pousada Convento Tavira
- Hotel Vila Galé Albacora
- Golden Club Cabanas
- Quinta da Gomeira
- Forte de São João da Barra
- Praia da Lota Resort
- ROBINSON Club Quinta da Ria
- Azul Praia
- Apartamentos Turísticos Turcongel
- Eurotel Altura
- Praia Verde Boutique Hotel
- HotelPaiva***
- Hotel Navegadores
- Hotel Alba
- Aparthotel Foz Atlântida
- Aparthotel Guadiana
- Aparthotel Calema Avenida Jardim Hotel
- Monte Gordo Hotel, Apartamentos & SPA
- Vasco da Gama Hotel
- Alcazar Hotel & Spa
- Hotel Dunamar
- Maria Nova Lounge Hotel