Murta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Faro Island Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Faro Island Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.

Faro Island Beach
Old Town Square

Old Town Square

Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral showing a coastal town

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.

Faro Cathedral
Estoi Palace

Estoi Palace

Find out about the history of Estoi with a stop at Estoi Palace. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

Estoi Palace
Carmo Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Carmo Church

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Carmo Church

Faro Marina

4/5(1 review)

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 Marina

Activities

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

NZ$78
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, Marinha, 7 Valleys Adventure Tour

From Faro: Guided Tour of the Algarve

NZ$108
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Guided Tour of the Algarve
Benagil cave from the top view

Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour

NZ$98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

NZ$98
per adult
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast
Benagil cave

From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha

NZ$137
per adult
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha
Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

NZ$129
per adult
Lisbon City Tour & Shopping
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Our pick of the best Murta Hotel Deals

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve

5 out of 5
Rua da Ombria, No. 9, Ombria Algarve, Loulé, Faro District
The price is NZ$796 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$796
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Fonte Benemola Park and Loule Gypsy Market ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
"Great place for family vacation"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor

5 out of 5
Av dos Descobrimentos, Loule, Faro
The price is NZ$545 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
NZ$545
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (976 reviews)
"Beautiful resort with a very calming vibe. It’s very big but never felt like there were lots of people around or overcrowded. Staff are very friendly & helpful. Rooms were spacious and very clean. Large variety of options at breakfast. The only issue we faced is that it’s quite far away from anything, ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is NZ$434 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
NZ$434
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Location great, breakfast super, roof top pool amazing, some of the roof top furniture could do with fixing . Rooms were lovely and clean. Staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

AP Eva Senses
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is NZ$781 per night from 12 Sept to 13 Sept
NZ$781
12 Sept - 13 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (713 reviews)
"Second stay at the Epic Sana and would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is NZ$250 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$250
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Highly recommend this hotel"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
B&B Hotel Olhao Algarve

B&B Hotel Olhao Algarve

3 out of 5
Av D Joao VI 100, Olhao, Faro District
The price is NZ$189 per night from 11 Sept to 12 Sept
NZ$189
11 Sept - 12 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Olhao. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (122 reviews)
"This hotel is on the top floor of a shopping g mall. You enter through the mall. When the mall is closed you can walk around the empty mall… it’s kind of cool."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

B&B Hotel Olhao Algarve
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Other neighbourhoods around Murta

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Alcaria Cova

While Alcaria Cova may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.

Alcaria Cova
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Ariolos

Though Ariolos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.

Ariolos
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Vale de Seixos

4/5(1 area review)

While Vale de Seixos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Algarve Stadium.

Vale de Seixos
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Laranjeiro

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laranjeiro and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.

Laranjeiro
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Quinta das Raposeiras

While Quinta das Raposeiras isn't home to many top sights, Algarve Stadium and Old Town are some notable places to visit nearby.

Quinta das Raposeiras
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Chaveca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chaveca and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall and Carmo Church.

Chaveca

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