Vale de Seixos Travel Guide
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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 seaside 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 lively bars.
Things to do

Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in 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]

Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Top hotels in Vale de Seixos

AP Eva Senses
Left very early and did not park a car. Just want to say the staff and hotel location were both great.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
This is a beautiful, well equipped hotel that lets itself down due to corporate greed, amateur level service and lack of attention to detail. The hotel itself, the ground, the pools and the setting behind Falésia Beach are stunning. The place was immaculate, the heated pools were glorious, the rooms ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
Another fabulous stay at the Grande Real Santa Eulalia, everything was perfect - you can not get a better ocean view in all of Albufeira
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

PortoBay Blue Ocean
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Such a lovely place to stay with lovely staff always so helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Love everything about this hotel and locations and staff.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Roots Hotel
We had a wonderful stay! Manuel at the front desk was so kind and helpful! Our room was perfect with lots of room and a full kitchen So spacious and CLEAN! Perfect location to walk around and plenty of restaurants to choose from! Can’t say enough great things about the Roots Hotel and the free coffee ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vale de Seixos

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 Old Town and Algarve Stadium.

Alcaria Cova
While Alcaria Cova 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 Harbour.

Telheiro
Though Telheiro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Algarve Stadium and Old Town.

Murta
Murta might not have many top sights, but Municipal Swimming Pool and Old Town 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.

Barranco de São Miguel
When in Barranco de São Miguel, you can plan a visit to Ria Formosa Natural Park and Old Town, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

