Parchal accommodation from NZ$165

You'd be crazy to come to Parchal and not see the Rocha Beach. The Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha and Colina da Lapa Resort are within a 100 metres radius of Rocha Beach.

The nearest hotels to the Fort of Santa Catarina are the Apartamentos Varandas da Rocha and Vitor's Village. The Hotel Algarve Casino and Tivoli Marina Portimao are near to the Portimao Museum. Those who are in Parchal for Portimao Marina could stay at the Rio Arade Manor House and Hotel Oriental. Hotels to book that are close to the Sao Joao do Arade Fort are the Hotel Da Rocha and Hotel Apartamento Mirachoro II.

20 kilometres away from the middle of Parchal is the Quinta dos Is. Alternatively, the Turial Park Apartamentos can be found 25 kilometres away. Two other hotels and apartment options are the Cheerfulway Mansao Bertolina and the Edificio Albufeira.

You'd have to be crazy to head off without seeing the other things on offer in Faro. Take a gander at the ruins in Faro. You should also make the time to enjoy its beaches, coastal plains, forests and rivers. Common things to do in this particular part of Portugal include mountain biking and mountain climbing.

It is well known that Australians know how to relax, so consider extending your stay and check out the Senhora da Rocha Beach, Grande Beach and Slide and Splash Water Park, in Lagoa, 5 kilometres to the east of Parchal. If you'd like to spend a night or two in Lagoa, check out the room rates at the Pestana Golf & Resorts and Vale d’El Rei Suite & Villas Hotel. 8 kilometres to the northwest of Parchal, you'll find Portimao, home to the Morgado Golf & Country Club and Penina Hotel & Golf Resort. If you stay in Portimao, set aside a little time to visit the Rocha Beach, Alvor Beach and Le Meridien Penina Golf.

Faro International Airport is the most practical airport for flying into and leaving Parchal and is 50 kilometres from the CBD. If you plan to stay nearby, try the Hotel Aeromar or the Residencial Same.