Charneca Travel Guide
Faro
Popular places to visit
Faro Island Beach
Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.
Faro Marina
Explore the waterfront of Faro Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Faro Cathedral
The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.
Carmo Church
Behind the intricate details of the Baroque façade and the nave’s gilded woodwork and stained-glass windows lie the ghoulish skulls of the Bones Chapel.
Faro Town Hall
Faro Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Sé e São Pedro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Top hotels in Charneca
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
"We are happy with our accommodation at Holiday Inn Albufeira. Thank you to everyone working at the hotel."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
"Nothing bad here, everything was first class."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
"Staff for very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and very spacious. Breakfast has a lot of options but their warm food were often a bit cold. Outdoor pool were very nice. I like that there is an adult pool and kids pool the restaurants inside the hotel where a bit too expensive but the buffet ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Occidental Faro
"We have stayed at Hotel Faro many times over recent years and generally found it very comfortable. Although some of the rooms are very small, this is manageable for one night. The main issue on this visit was the breakfast offering. Previously this has been excellent but it just wasn't up to thd ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
"The staff is great. Breakfast was delicious. We enjoyed the Real Bar."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
"No frills, super clean. Perfect place for a night for this solo traveler who needed to be at Faro airport at 4am. 10-15 min safe walk down a well lit sidewalk to the airport, no taxi needed if you can handle your luggage. Friendly staff spoke English and check-in was a breeze. But distant from downtown ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Charneca
Gorjoes
While Gorjoes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Algarve Stadium and Old Town.
Quinta das Raposeiras
While Quinta das Raposeiras isn't home to many top sights, Algarve Stadium and Old Town are some notable places to visit nearby.
Falfosa
While there might not be top attractions in Falfosa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.
Meloal
While Meloal may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Forum Algarve Mall and Algarve Stadium.
Laranjeiro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laranjeiro and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall and Algarve Stadium.
Barros
Though Barros may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forum Algarve Mall and Ria Formosa Natural Park.
