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Standing by the Roman bridge on the south side of the River Arade, this location is hard to beat. The riverside rooms face the castle, and the evening view alone is worth the stay. The restaurant serves generous portions of delicious country cuisine.

The hotel name means “mountain viewpoint” and the panorama from this hilltop hideaway doesn’t disappoint. Excellent value and a great base for hill walking or pottering about the pleasant market town. All rooms have balcony views.

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.

Wedged between bars and restaurants in a narrow, pedestrianized thoroughfare, Limas’ bright yellow sun blinds grace a whitewashed façade. The staircase inside is steep and narrow, and leads to modest, functional bedrooms.

Ivy-clad walls surround a sun-trap patio, which forms part of the dining facility at this breezy, stone and whitewash building. The clipped garden overlooks the Atlantic, as do some of the rooms of this popular hotel.

Polished black and white azulejos decorate the façade of this well-known pensão. Its proximity to the historic centre of Tavira makes it very popular in summer, so phone ahead to check room availability.

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.

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.

Set in a pedestrianized street, the Residência looks like a typical town house, matched by an atmosphere that is both domestic and jovial.

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.