Chaveca 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.

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.

Estoi Palace
Find out about the history of Estoi with a stop at Estoi Palace. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.

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 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.
Things to do

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro

Algarve Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour

From Faro: Dolphin Watching & 2 Islands Tour

Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Top hotels in Chaveca

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

AP Eva Senses
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

B&B HOTEL Olhao Algarve
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Chaveca

Laranjeiro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laranjeiro and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.

Vale de Seixos
While Vale de Seixos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Algarve Stadium.

Torre de Natal
Torre de Natal might not have many top sights, but A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Carmo Church are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bela Curral
While Bela Curral may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market.

Lagos e Relvas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lagos e Relvas and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and Municipal Swimming Pool.

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.
- Albufeira Old Town Square
- Falesia Beach
- Vilamoura Marina
- The Strip
- Balaia Golf Village
- Oura Beach
- Faro Island Beach
- Olhao Harbour
- Praia dos Olhos de Água
- Praia dos Alemães
- Quarteira Beach
- Faro Marina
- Cabanas Beach
- Aqua Show Park
- Old Town
- Pine Cliffs Golf Course
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Santa Eulalia Beach
- Peneco Beach
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Old Town Square
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Vale do Lobo Beach
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Barril Beach
- Tavira Castle
- Faro Cathedral
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Estoi Palace
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Forum Algarve Mall