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The nearest campsite to Armação de Pêra, this is great for anyone holidaying on a budget who craves the sights and nightlife of a lively resort. Modern facilities abound on site, and it’s also possible to hire bungalows here.

Only tents go up on this island, which is car- and caravan-free. There are supermarket and restaurant facilities, and tent hire is possible too. Get there via ferry at Quatro Águas. The site’s hugely popular in summer, so call ahead and ask about special promotions.

The conifer woodland near the site is home to the largest population of Mediterranean chameleon in Portugal. Walks here are superb, and Monte Gordo itself is a thriving little town with an ideal beach for sunbathing and swimming.

It’s not uncommon to see surfboards outside the tents here as the site’s in easy reach of some of the west coast’s finest surfing beaches. Amenities are excellent, and Sagres town is 2 km (1 mile) away.

From its backstreet locations, the light and airy Boémia exudes bonhomie. The top-floor rooms have balconies with views across the town’s maze of whitewashed homes. A simple interior and a very steep staircase.

Some of the rooms here overlook the sweeping River Seixe valley, and this friendlypensão is ideal for the beach at Odeceixe. While secluded, this area is popular in summer so booking is advisable.

The pale pink façade of this solid building stands smartly over Avenida 25 de Abril and the Rua Maria Campina. Some rooms are large and therefore handy for families.

A mere stone’s throw from Faro’s historical quarter, this pensão in the shape of a traditional town house is also handy for shops, restaurants, cafés and the local tourism office.