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An aerial view of a rural property with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a river.
A beach scene with a person standing in shallow water, waves approaching, and a bright sun in the background.
A yellow and white building with a tiled roof and stone steps leading to the entrance.
A swimming pool with a pink flamingo float.

1. Nave Redonda do Cerro

Nave Redonda do Cerro
Odemira
Canada
Alain
NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
Nave Redonda do Cerro
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a buffet counter, and a view of a garden through an open door.
A living room with a sofa, a round table, a hanging light fixture, and a television.
A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a desk with a coffee maker, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A spacious room with a wooden dining table, wicker chairs, a large woven ceiling light, and a view of the outdoors through a door.

2. Monte da Estrada - Turismo Rural

Monte da Estrada - Turismo Rural
Zambujeira do Mar
NZ$157
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Monte da Estrada - Turismo Rural

3. Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola

Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola
Ourique
Canada
Benjamin
NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Monte do Alento - Castro da Cola
A wooden deck with a hot tub and a table, overlooking a forested landscape.
A modern house with a swimming pool, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a stone wall.
A buffet table with various food items, including meats, cheeses, fruits, and beverages.
A swimming pool with a clear view of the ocean, surrounded by a stone wall and a well-maintained lawn.

4. Vilafoîa AL

Vilafoîa AL
Monchique
United States
Andre
NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Vilafoîa AL
A modern building with a swimming pool in front.
A building with a white exterior and blue trim, featuring a door leading to an interior space with a dining area and a visible kitchen.
A two-story building with a red roof, a swimming pool, and a garden with various flowers.
A cozy room with a fireplace, wicker furniture, and a ceiling fan.

5. Quinta do Chocalhinho

Quinta do Chocalhinho
Odemira
United States
Peter
NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Quinta do Chocalhinho
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a hanging chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious room with a bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black countertop, a wooden island, and three white chairs.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, and a dining area with white chairs.

6. Monte das Alpenduradas

Monte das Alpenduradas
Odemira
United Kingdom
Calogero
NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Monte das Alpenduradas
A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, brick arches, and a long table with chairs.
A poolside area with lounge chairs, a table, and an umbrella.
A bar area with a wooden table, a wine bottle, glasses, and a fruit bowl.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a decorative wall piece.

7. Monte do Papa Léguas - Turismo Rural

Monte do Papa Léguas - Turismo Rural
Zambujeira do Mar
United Kingdom
Yasmin
NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Monte do Papa Léguas - Turismo Rural
An outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, a sofa set, dining area, and a kitchen area.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a view of the outdoors.
A villa with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the sunset.

8. Herdade Do Touril

Herdade Do Touril
Odemira
Canada
Karl
NZ$349
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Herdade Do Touril
A rooftop terrace with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a view of the landscape.
An outdoor patio with brick barbecue grills, a table, and chairs.
A large tree with a white fence in the background.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed with a patterned blanket, and a view of a landscape with trees and hills.

9. Herdade do Carregouçal

Herdade do Carregouçal
Odemira
United Kingdom
SARA
NZ$189
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Herdade do Carregouçal

10. Herdade da Maceira

Herdade da Maceira
Odemira
Netherlands
Jan
NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Herdade da Maceira
A pool area with a view of the surrounding landscape.
A balcony with two white wicker chairs and a glass table, overlooking a green landscape and a modern building.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern bathroom with a large white bathtub, a shower, and a view of a balcony with outdoor furniture.

11. Enigma - Nature & Water Hotel

Enigma - Nature & Water Hotel
Odemira
Canada
Catherine
NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Enigma - Nature & Water Hotel
A hotel with a row of white and blue rooms, a covered outdoor area, and a lawn.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a red sofa.
A rustic dining area with wooden beams, a white tablecloth-covered table, and red chairs.
A row of blue and white buildings with black lantern-style lights, a covered walkway, and potted plants.

12. Casa da Seiceira

Casa da Seiceira
Odemira
United States
Anne
NZ$215
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Casa da Seiceira
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a vineyard.
A swimming pool with a covered seating area, a white building with a chimney, and lush greenery in the background.
A cozy living room with a sofa, two wooden tables with bowls, a wall with hanging keys, and a wooden ceiling.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden coffee table, and a television.

13. Vale Fuzeiros Nature Guest House

Vale Fuzeiros Nature Guest House
Silves
Canada
Stephane
NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Vale Fuzeiros Nature Guest House
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a balcony with a view of greenery and buildings.
A restaurant with round tables, grey chairs, and a large wooden barrel.
A living room with a sofa, chair, and table, a window with a view of greenery, and a tiled floor.

14. Caldas Monchique Villa Termal Spa Resort

Caldas Monchique Villa Termal Spa Resort
Monchique
NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Caldas Monchique Villa Termal Spa Resort
A room with a large ocean view poster, a yellow chair, a wooden table, and a vase with flowers.
A reception area with a glass counter, a large framed photograph of a beach, a vase with flowers, and a staircase in the background.
A bedroom with two beds, a wall quote, a chair, and a window with curtains.
A modern breakfast area with white furniture, a coffee machine, and a variety of breakfast items on the counter.

15. Hotel Alcatruz

Hotel Alcatruz
Aljezur
United States
Maria
NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Hotel Alcatruz
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and artwork on the walls.
A balcony with a wicker lounge chair, a wicker basket, and a view of the landscape.
A modern interior with unique hanging light fixtures, a staircase, and a patterned wall.

16. Monchique Resort & Spa

Monchique Resort & Spa
Monchique
Spain
khab seeb
NZ$197
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Monchique Resort & Spa
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a tiled roof.
A spacious living room with a large window, wooden ceiling beams, a stone pillar, and a variety of seating options.
A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a nightstand, a chair, and a view through a glass door.
A cozy living room with a white sofa, wooden coffee table, and a rustic staircase.

17. Monte do Cardal

Monte do Cardal
Aljezur
United States
Ivar
NZ$294
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Monte do Cardal
A living room with a brown sofa, a glass coffee table, a white armchair, and a wooden side table with a lamp.
A white building with a tiled roof and a glass door. There is a paved walkway leading to the entrance.
A wooden dining table with a vase of flowers in the center, surrounded by four wooden chairs.
A white building with a tiled roof and a covered patio area with white chairs.

18. Herdades da Frupor

Herdades da Frupor
Odemira
NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Herdades da Frupor
A garden with various succulents and large rocks.
A bedroom with a bed, a mirror, a lamp, and a view of the outside.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, yellow rug, and a green vase on a wooden table.
A swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

19. Herdade do Kuanza

Herdade do Kuanza
Odemira
United Kingdom
Anna
NZ$269
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Herdade do Kuanza
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.
A bathroom with a round mirror, a sink, and a woven basket.
Two bottles of 'Pure by Lousani' body lotion and soap on a countertop.
A living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a view of the outside.

20. Monte da Urze

Monte da Urze
Aljezur
Canada
Benjamin
NZ$275
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Monte da Urze
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Barragem de Santa Clara

9.4/10 (8 reviews)
You can learn about the history of Santa Clara-a-Velha with a trip to Barragem de Santa Clara. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.
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A lake surrounded by hills and dense forest.
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Top Santa Clara-a-Velha Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Santa Clara-a-Velha

RR Hotel da Rocha

RR Hotel da Rocha

10/10 Excellent
"Large rooms, comfortable, with lovely private outdoor space. Only downside is the pool location, in-between buildings so doesn't much sun and no view."
ANGELA 3-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
RR Hotel da Rocha
Monte Santo Resort

Monte Santo Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Nice place - self contained not much by way of entertainment and food options"
Mubanga 9-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Monte Santo Resort
Hotel Colina Dos Mouros

Hotel Colina Dos Mouros

10/10 Excellent
"views were very nice! clean spacious room with good AC"
Jameson 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Hotel Colina Dos Mouros
Jupiter Algarve Hotel - Beach & Spa

Jupiter Algarve Hotel - Beach & Spa

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Anna 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Jupiter Algarve Hotel - Beach & Spa
Tivoli Alvor Algarve - All Inclusive Resort

Tivoli Alvor Algarve - All Inclusive Resort

10/10 Excellent
"The animation team was beyond expectations. Very beautiful and talented group. Love their everything performances."
Izabela 13-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Tivoli Alvor Algarve - All Inclusive Resort
Mirachoro Portimao

Mirachoro Portimao

10/10 Excellent
"The rooms are spacious and the beds very comfortable. There is a bar that is open until late and serves good food. The breakfast was good and affordable. Overall, a great stay."
Salvatore 3-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Mirachoro Portimao
Hotel Avenida Praia

Hotel Avenida Praia

10/10 Excellent
"All the staff were so helpful, friendly and polite. It was a great location and we would definitely recommend staying here."
John 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Hotel Avenida Praia
Penina Hotel & Golf Resort

Penina Hotel & Golf Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely location amazingly helpful caring staff - lovely pool - better for adults than children I guess but a fifty something couple we had an amazing stay - with a hire car easy reach of lovely beaches and shops etc . Highly recommended thank you Penina Staff"
Paul 8-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Penina Hotel & Golf Resort
RR Alvor Baía Resort

RR Alvor Baía Resort

10/10 Excellent
"Best location, not very expensive, very clean."
Zaghem 8-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
RR Alvor Baía Resort

More cheap accommodation in Santa Clara-a-Velha

Santa Isabel

Santa Isabel

Rua Jose Joaquim Nunes 4 Portimão Faro
NZ$95
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
7/10 Good! (54 reviews)
Santa Isabel
Residencial Campo Mar by Umbral

Residencial Campo Mar by Umbral

12 Avenida João Paulo II Portimão
NZ$110
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
6/10 (1 review)
Residencial Campo Mar by Umbral
HI Portimão – Pousada de Juventude - Hostel

HI Portimão – Pousada de Juventude - Hostel

Rua Pousada de Juventude Portimão
NZ$128
17 Sept - 18 Sept
includes taxes & fees
8/10 Very good! (55 reviews)
HI Portimão – Pousada de Juventude - Hostel
Mirachoro Praia da Rocha

Mirachoro Praia da Rocha

Rua dos Poetas Populares Portimão
NZ$153
19 Sept - 20 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Mirachoro Praia da Rocha
Hotel Alcatruz

Hotel Alcatruz

R. de Camarate, 1 - Rogil Aljezur Algarve
NZ$193
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
8.8/10 Excellent! (88 reviews)
Hotel Alcatruz
Blue Sardine Hostel

Blue Sardine Hostel

Rua de Olivença Portimão Faro
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10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
Blue Sardine Hostel

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Santa Clara-A-Velha?
The best area to stay in Santa Clara-A-Velha is very much around the Santa Clara Dam and its reservoir, as this is the primary attraction and defines the local experience.This area is centred around the large freshwater lake created by the Santa Clara Dam. Accommodation options, primarily guesthouses and holiday homes, are typically found just off the N123 road that runs alongside the reservoir or a short drive from the main dam wall. The landscape is dominated by rolling hills and cork oak forests, offering a peaceful, rural setting.For couples looking for a relaxing escape, staying near the reservoir offers direct access to water activities like kayaking or paddleboarding, and opportunities for scenic walks or picnics by the water. Many properties here feature private terraces overlooking the lake, superb for enjoying the quiet evenings.Families will also find this area ideal due to the space and outdoor activities available. Children can enjoy swimming in the lake (at designated spots), fishing, or exploring the surrounding countryside.
When is the best time to go to Santa Clara-A-Velha?
The best time to visit Santa Clara-A-Velha for pleasant weather and outdoor activities is during the spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) months.During spring, the countryside around Santa Clara-A-Velha is particularly beautiful, with wildflowers in bloom and greenery everywhere. The temperatures are comfortably warm, typically ranging from 18°C to 25°C, making it ideal for hiking, exploring the nearby reservoir, or simply enjoying the tranquil surroundings without the intense heat of summer. This period is also less crowded, providing a more peaceful experience for those looking to relax and unwind.Autumn offers similar pleasant temperatures, generally between 20°C and 28°C, with less chance of rain than in spring. The landscape takes on a golden hue, and it's a great time for outdoor pursuits like cycling or boating on the reservoir. The harvest season in the surrounding Alentejo region also means local produce is abundant, offering a wonderful culinary experience for those interested in local flavours.While the summer months (July and August) are hot, often exceeding 30°C, they are great for enjoying water sports on the Santa Clara Reservoir, such as paddleboarding or kayaking.
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