Apra Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Vilamoura Marina featuring a bay or harbour

Vilamoura Marina

4/5(2 reviews)

Take a boat trip to see dolphins and go parasailing with a tour operator near this marina, which is bordered by the town’s main strip of restaurants and nightclubs.

Vilamoura Marina
Marina Beach showing general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Vilamoura Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Vilamoura Beach during your travels in Vilamoura? Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Vilamoura Beach
Quinta do Lago Golf

Quinta do Lago Golf

Enjoy a round of golf in Almancil at Quinta do Lago Golf. Stroll along the seaside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Quinta do Lago Golf
Garrao Beach

Garrao Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Garrao Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Vale do Garrão. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Garrao Beach
Church of São Lourenço

Church of São Lourenço

You can find out about the history of Almancil with a visit to Church of São Lourenço. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Church of São Lourenço

Aqua Show Park

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Aqua Show Park as part of your trip to Quarteira. Wander through the beautiful beaches and marina in this relaxing area.

Aqua Show Park

Activities

Jeep splashing through the water in Algarve

Jeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included

NZ$141
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Jeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included
Benagil Secrets

Benagil Adventure: Jeep and Boat Tour with Wine Tasting

NZ$127
per adult
Benagil Adventure: Jeep and Boat Tour with Wine Tasting
Silves: The Medieval Charm of the Algarve

Silves: The Medieval Charm of the Algarve

NZ$127
per adult
Silves: The Medieval Charm of the Algarve
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) /

Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)

NZ$772
per traveller
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)
Silves and Monchique Mountain Half-Day Tour

Silves and Monchique Mountain Full-Day Tour

NZ$81
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Silves and Monchique Mountain Full-Day Tour
Insonia Cave and Dolphins Speedboat with Transport

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour with Transport

NZ$104
per adult
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour with Transport
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Our pick of the best Apra Hotel Deals

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is NZ$225 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$225
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Super convenient. Would like to see an option of a mini fridge in the rooms; however the staff were extremely accommodating and kept a few things in a staff fridge for us."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG

4 out of 5
Av. do Estádio, PO Box 2445, Albufeira
The price is NZ$294 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$294
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (233 reviews)
"Super hotel and whilst it says 20 mins to the beach its an easy walk. Tgere is a courtsey bus too tho. Comfirr noted as 4....they changed our bed halfcway through our stay and changed the pillows to hard. When we asjed for a change to soft it still wasn't right. We had a kettlle in the room but supplies ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
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$235 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$235
27 July - 28 July
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! (998 reviews)
"everithing was lovely!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is NZ$1,087 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$1,087
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (691 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at the resort. The staff were excellent. The facilities are really well looked after. We enjoyed the pools and the beach. The beach was beautiful. Some others have complained about the price of food and drink and I guess in comparison to other parts of Portugal it may seem ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Hotel Da Gale

Hotel Da Gale

2 out of 5
Largo Dos Luisadas, Albufeira
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
5.4/10 (450 reviews)
"The stay was amazing , the girl at reception was very helpfull. The only issue we had the television remote wasn't working ."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

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Hotel Da Gale
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$381 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
NZ$381
15 Aug - 16 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great hotel location with rooftop pool
"Great location by marina and minutes walk to bars and restaurants. Roof top pool lovely. Great breakfast. Rooms cleaned daily. Hotel a bit tired but still a good hotel. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

AP Eva Senses
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Other neighbourhoods around Apra

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Concelho

While Concelho isn't home to many top sights, Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Concelho
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Cerro do Mocho

While there might not be top attractions in Cerro do Mocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Karting Almancil and Aqua Show Park.

Cerro do Mocho
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Varejota

Varejota might not have many top sights, but Aqua Show Park and Vila Sol Golf are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Varejota
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Brotual

While Brotual may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aqua Show Park and Vila Sol Golf.

Brotual
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Parragil

While there might not be top attractions in Parragil, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Aqua Show Park and Vila Sol Golf.

Parragil
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Quinta do Lago

Beaches, golf courses and restaurants are some highlights of Quinta do Lago. Make a stop by Quinta do Lago Golf or Quinta do Lago Beach while you're exploring.

Quinta do Lago

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