Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Santa Barbara de Nexe March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# What to do in Santa Barbara de Nexe

## Activities, attractions and tours

## Visit Santa Barbara de Nexe

Types of activities

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## Santa Barbara de Nexe Attractions

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#### Places of interest in Santa Barbara de Nexe

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#### Santa Barbara de Nexe attractions

Santa Barbara de Nexe has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Santa Barbara de Nexe to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Santa Barbara de Nexe.

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### Most fun & popular experiences in Santa Barbara de Nexe

### Tours & day trips

[See all 200 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips)

![Seville day trip from the Algarve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4878724/ef5bfa02-3eab-40d7-b6a6-ec6cd00140f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Seville day trip from the Algarve

12h

8.8/10

22 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

£29

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seville-day-trip-from-the-algarve.a4878724.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro \[Full-Day Tour\]

8h

10/10

165 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£43

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/benagil-cave-marinha-carvoeiro-from-faro-full-day-tour.a45660913.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1113763/df217de4-0baf-45a7-a5fa-c83e2ddd7f6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

3h

9.6/10

132 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£37

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro.a1113763.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/184699/012ca189-32d4-441e-87b2-6b48fc6443ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour

10h

7.6/10

24 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

£50

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/amazing-west-silves-foia-lagos-sagres-day-tour.a184699.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4578078/1ea8e87c-4490-4d3c-a05f-f1643953d6d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour

2h

9.8/10

289 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£22

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/loule-techsalts-rock-salt-mine-tour.a4578078.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49649032/90ade108-d59d-497a-80b7-c90ddce24b6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha

5h 15m

9.4/10

16 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£61

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-faro-boat-trip-to-benagil-cave-arches-of-praia-da-marinha.a49649032.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Cork Factory Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4733170/10849cb5-a20f-46ff-b1fe-1a4446fe7e0c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Cork Factory Tour

50m

9.2/10

104 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£15

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cork-factory-tour.a4733170.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Vilamoura: Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry&Dolphin search](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4525373/53fa7b73-84cc-4562-97f5-5577203d1b6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Vilamoura: Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry&Dolphin search

2h 30m

8.8/10

485 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£36

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vilamoura-benagil-cave-boat-tour-with-entry.a4525373.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![From Faro: Benagil Hiking Cliffs and the 4 Treasure Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3612010/4767d0af-49e6-4df7-a1e9-fcb96e25dcb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Faro: Benagil Hiking Cliffs and the 4 Treasure Experience

6h 30m

10/10

144 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£43

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-faro-7-valleys-hiking-benagil-cave-snorkelling-tour.a3612010.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Portimão: Family Gathering](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47143407/efd6e357-42fa-48ad-b8ac-b5dff0796bae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Portimão: Family Gathering

2h

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£26

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portimao-family-gathering.a47143407.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

### Private & custom tours

[See all 62 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours)

![From Faro: Benagil Hiking Cliffs and the 4 Treasure Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3612010/4767d0af-49e6-4df7-a1e9-fcb96e25dcb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Faro: Benagil Hiking Cliffs and the 4 Treasure Experience

6h 30m

10/10

144 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£43

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-faro-7-valleys-hiking-benagil-cave-snorkelling-tour.a3612010.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Algarve Uncovered: Coast, Culture, and Villages Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50726817/d1ad4fc0-0525-4c4c-8996-c56b8bb1f58c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Algarve Uncovered: Coast, Culture, and Villages Tour

6h 30m

Free cancellation available

£3

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/algarve-uncovered-coast-culture-and-villages-tour.a50726817.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Loulé Market](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50887044/0cb8fa4f-e6a3-4b29-b477-167f4ff712e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Loulé Market

5h

Free cancellation available

£52

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/loule-market.a50887044.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![From Faro to Vila Real de Santo António: A Scenic Algarve Adventure](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50511609/2032db96-99af-4de8-be44-f8c2ff6956e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Faro to Vila Real de Santo António: A Scenic Algarve Adventure

5h

Free cancellation available

£260

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-faro-to-vila-real-de-santo-antonio-a-scenic-algarve-adventure.a50511609.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50819959/27948cef-dadd-4a3b-9c2e-c4654c927493.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour

1h 15m

Free cancellation available

£7

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/gateway-to-algarve-a-faro-walking-tour.a50819959.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Faro: Ria Formosa Natural Park Segway Tour & Birdwatching](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4765806/940e245f-de72-4b77-8f01-8aacc784ba2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Faro: Ria Formosa Natural Park Segway Tour & Birdwatching

1h 30m

10/10

68 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£49

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/faro-ria-formosa-natural-park-segway-tour-birdwatching.a4765806.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Faro to Lisbon Private Transfer with a 2-Hour Sightseeing Stop in Évora](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50511563/c61821f0-7e02-44e1-9863-565003b7152a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Faro to Lisbon Private Transfer with a 2-Hour Sightseeing Stop in Évora

6h

Free cancellation available

£499

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/faro-to-lisbon-private-transfer-with-a-2-hour-sightseeing-stop-in-evora.a50511563.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Ria Formosa: Sightseeing boat Tour from Olhão](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4521746/b2f6ba13-2bf5-417b-a60b-20c73412c881.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Ria Formosa: Sightseeing boat Tour from Olhão

2h

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

£191

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ria-formosa-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-olhao.a4521746.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Faro City Tour on Electric Tuk tuks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5122864/e6f1545a-8531-4d5f-827c-fe94647e2f67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Faro City Tour on Electric Tuk tuks

1h

10/10

34 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£48

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/faro-city-tour-on-electric-tuk-tuks.a5122864.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Albufeira: Sunset Paragliding Flight](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4541824/9b086c17-bce3-4ec7-82cd-72752019feb5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Albufeira: Sunset Paragliding Flight

30m

10/10

3 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£113

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/albufeira-sunset-paragliding-flight.a4541824.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

### Water activities

[See all 53 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&filter.categories=Wateractivities)

![Vilamoura: Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry&Dolphin search](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4525373/53fa7b73-84cc-4562-97f5-5577203d1b6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Vilamoura: Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry&Dolphin search

2h 30m

8.8/10

485 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£36

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vilamoura-benagil-cave-boat-tour-with-entry.a4525373.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Portimão: Family Gathering](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47143407/efd6e357-42fa-48ad-b8ac-b5dff0796bae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Portimão: Family Gathering

2h

10/10

2 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£26

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/portimao-family-gathering.a47143407.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50342442/85d6b02e-3c64-42c1-966c-e08c34aaef3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour

2h 30m

10/10

69 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£39

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-vilamoura-2-5-hour-benagil-cave-and-dolphins-boat-tour.a50342442.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4514331/6b3f8482-3836-403d-8efa-411793a0388b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour

2h 30m

9.6/10

165 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£39

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-vilamoura-2-5-hour-benagil-cave-and-dolphins-boat-tour.a4514331.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands 3-Hour Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4772003/542e627c-fdf3-497d-a9c8-b595e945c0a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands 3-Hour Boat Tour

3h

9.2/10

99 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£26

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ria-formosa-armona-and-culatra-islands-3-hour-boat-tour.a4772003.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4765993/daa59b28-4225-4881-880a-0ba204fa5a20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop

45m

9.2/10

140 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£9

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-faro-catamaran-boat-trip-to-deserta-island-with-stop.a4765993.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Olhão: 3-Hour Ria Formosa Boat Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4521529/5c32d979-2e01-45b5-8a03-12113ac3737c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Olhão: 3-Hour Ria Formosa Boat Tour

3h

9.6/10

35 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£30

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/olhao-3-hour-ria-formosa-boat-tour.a4521529.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Olhão: 4-Hour Ria Formosa Islands Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4538546/b9878814-6cbf-4b21-a2d6-abf3dc3f71df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Olhão: 4-Hour Ria Formosa Islands Tour

4h

8/10

159 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£22

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/olhao-4-hour-ria-formosa-islands-tour.a4538546.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Algarve Coast Cruise – Caves – Swimming – Music – Open Bar](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4852513/3909d9a3-8322-4eca-9b2d-758f0fe0e33d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Algarve Coast Cruise – Caves – Swimming – Music – Open Bar

3h

9.8/10

120 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£24

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-vilamoura-algarve-coast-3-hour-sailing-cruise.a4852513.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![From Faro: Kayak into Benagil Cave, visit Algar Seco & Carvoeiro](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50818139/5b9f424f-0be2-4b7d-ba4a-791088de0b39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Faro: Kayak into Benagil Cave, visit Algar Seco & Carvoeiro

7h

Free cancellation available

£56

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-faro-kayak-into-benagil-cave-visit-algar-seco-carvoeiro.a50818139.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

### Food, drink & nightlife

[See all 33 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife)

![Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5264496/39fc0c8f-d80b-4c4b-8939-d5332c548b43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Visit to a Family Brewery in Loulé with Tasting

1h 30m

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

£22

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/visit-to-a-family-brewery-in-loule-with-tasting.a5264496.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Faro: Old Town Guided Walking Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48355458/ae0504da-1fc2-4f1f-b322-ded5d32fe4c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Faro: Old Town Guided Walking Food Tour

3h

10/10

20 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£77

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/faro-old-town-guided-walking-food-tour.a48355458.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Faro food tour (with drinks) & city highlights - 10 tastings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50339134/1fbbb74d-a8d0-4a69-8084-8ddba5178059.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Faro food tour (with drinks) & city highlights - 10 tastings

3h

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

£92

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/faro-food-tour-with-drinks-city-highlights-10-tastings.a50339134.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Vilamoura: Coastal Cruise on a Luxury Sailing Yacht](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4577855/3078d061-90e3-4324-acf2-6b7713c9e96f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Vilamoura: Coastal Cruise on a Luxury Sailing Yacht

2h 30m

9.8/10

45 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£36

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vilamoura-coastal-cruise-on-a-luxury-sailing-yacht.a4577855.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Olhão Fish Market & Food Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47635589/c8cb8ea7-1cfc-40cf-8361-3d9a3877f33f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Olhão Fish Market & Food Tour

4h

10/10

1 Viator review

Free cancellation available

£82

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/olhao-fish-market-food-tour.a47635589.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Faro: Night Segway Tour with Cocktails](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4519963/7594fc13-f04b-45fd-823f-5b8299bc3b6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Faro: Night Segway Tour with Cocktails

1h 30m

9.8/10

6 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£69

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/faro-night-segway-tour-with-cocktails.a4519963.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Olhão: Formosa Rota Da Ria](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48275674/eab357b3-cb8c-4504-b4d2-5c35b00bccce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Olhão: Formosa Rota Da Ria

5h 30m

10/10

1 GetYourGuide review

Free cancellation available

£39

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/olhao-formosa-rota-da-ria.a48275674.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Olhão: Private Boat Tour, at Sunset with Oysters/Tapas and Drinks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49317563/cad35c22-ec8e-4c81-81e5-bb4b488252ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Olhão: Private Boat Tour, at Sunset with Oysters/Tapas and Drinks

5h

Free cancellation available

£867

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-sunset-boat-tour-with-tapas-and-drinks-in-olhao.a49317563.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Vilamoura: Algarve Full Day Private Catamaran Charter](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50625206/6d40f2f0-b0b8-4c16-a4a0-0fc75c139557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Vilamoura: Algarve Full Day Private Catamaran Charter

7h

Free cancellation available

£1,475

includes taxes & fees

per traveller\*

\*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vilamoura-algarve-full-day-private-catamaran-charter.a50625206.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![From Vilamoura: Sunset Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4590953/cf222242-51b3-42cd-95d5-4a942f07d915.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Vilamoura: Sunset Tour on a Luxury Sailing Yacht

2h 30m

9.6/10

121 GetYourGuide reviews

Free cancellation available

£43

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-vilamoura-sunset-tour-on-a-luxury-sailing-yacht.a4590953.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

### Adventure & outdoor

[See all 26 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor)

![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro \[Full-Day Tour\]

8h

10/10

165 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£43

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/benagil-cave-marinha-carvoeiro-from-faro-full-day-tour.a45660913.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Jeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/184680/3285907a-4fa2-4814-a36a-0eb8ad2df883.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Jeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included

7h

9.4/10

26 verified reviews

Free cancellation available

£62

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jeep-safari-4x4-algarve-expedition-with-lunch-included.a184680.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Benagil Adventure: Jeep and Boat Tour with Wine Tasting](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2187620/81f29772-f68b-49af-8a62-e86ed283c082.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Benagil Adventure: Jeep and Boat Tour with Wine Tasting

8h

10/10

6 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£56

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/benagil-secrets-jeep-and-boat-tour-with-wine-tasting.a2187620.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Jeep Safari Tour - Full Day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3877722/bc9f2ead-9149-4c5c-9009-86a76c849e11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Jeep Safari Tour - Full Day

7h

9.6/10

22 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£49

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/albufeira-jeep-safari-tour-full-day.a3877722.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Benagil & Traditions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3881054/cce46ff6-1230-470e-b5de-aebca8b4e499.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Benagil & Traditions

4h

8/10

2 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£56

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hd-safari-caves-and-coastline-boat-tour.a3881054.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Ride through Paradise: Faro Island Electric 2x2 bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45714266/5bded108-d1d2-40be-8f93-267879634c18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Ride through Paradise: Faro Island Electric 2x2 bike Tour

2h 30m

10/10

6 Viator reviews

Free cancellation available

£74

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/3-hour-private-tour-through-the-ria-formosa-to-faro-island.a45714266.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Silves: The Medieval Charm of the Algarve](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4050027/2f1bccd0-de33-4b0d-887b-e82af40b86e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Silves: The Medieval Charm of the Algarve

4h

Free cancellation available

£56

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/algarve-full-day-among-moors-romans.a4050027.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Guided Bike Tour in Faro 2.30h](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50818888/f57e19f1-ce1b-4387-83d7-a7f936931146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Guided Bike Tour in Faro 2.30h

2h 30m

Free cancellation available

£39

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-bike-tour-in-faro-3h.a50818888.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Discover Loulé on premium 2x2 E-bikes: 3hr Guided Algarve Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49639118/1dea0d32-0e1d-46df-91fb-772dbb4057c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Discover Loulé on premium 2x2 E-bikes: 3hr Guided Algarve Tour

3h

Free cancellation available

£82

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/winter-offer-3-hour-loule-algarve-electric-adventure-e-bike-tour.a49639118.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

![Quad Bike Tour in São Brás de Alportel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51793147/12060822-3941-4ea9-a0dc-a4fae7885eba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280)

### Quad Bike Tour in São Brás de Alportel

1h 30m

Free cancellation available

£61

includes taxes & fees

per adult

[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/quad-bike-tour-in-sao-bras-de-alportel.a51793147.activity-details?&rid=6157708&location=Santa+Barbara+de+Nexe&swp=off)

## Recommended things to do in Santa Barbara de Nexe

| Number of things to do          | 228                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Algarve Uncovered: Coast, Culture, and Villages Tour](/things-to-do/algarve-uncovered-coast-culture-and-villages-tour.a50726817.activity-details): £3                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Top 5 things to do              | [Cork Factory Tour](/things-to-do/cork-factory-tour.a4733170.activity-details)[Vilamoura: Tourist Train City Tour](/things-to-do/vilamoura-tourist-train-city-tour.a4533767.activity-details)[Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro](/things-to-do/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro.a1113763.activity-details)[Seville day trip from the Algarve](/things-to-do/seville-day-trip-from-the-algarve.a4878724.activity-details)[Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop](/things-to-do/cork-factory-tour-cork-shop.a1130066.activity-details)                                                                                                 |
| Half-day tours                  | [Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro](/things-to-do/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro.a1113763.activity-details)[Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop](/things-to-do/cork-factory-tour-cork-shop.a1130066.activity-details)[Fuzeta: Dolphin Observation Tour](/things-to-do/fuzeta-dolphin-observation-tour.a4584527.activity-details)[Algarve Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour](/things-to-do/algarve-dolphin-watching-marine-life-eco-tour.a4522854.activity-details)[Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro](/things-to-do/small-group-dolphin-and-wildlife-watching-tour-in-faro.a1061370.activity-details) |
| With kids                       | [Cork Factory Tour](/things-to-do/cork-factory-tour.a4733170.activity-details)[Vilamoura: Tourist Train City Tour](/things-to-do/vilamoura-tourist-train-city-tour.a4533767.activity-details)[Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro](/things-to-do/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro.a1113763.activity-details)[Seville day trip from the Algarve](/things-to-do/seville-day-trip-from-the-algarve.a4878724.activity-details)[Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop](/things-to-do/cork-factory-tour-cork-shop.a1130066.activity-details)                                                                                                 |

## What to do in Santa Barbara de Nexe

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### Popular places to visit

![Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081721/df8b6267-1fc8-4d38-b4a3-fb32765e3bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Faro Island Beach

4.5/5(163 reviews)

Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro-Island-Beach-Praia-de-Faro.d6081721.Attraction)

![Beautiful marina in touristic Vilamoura, Quarteira, Algarve, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081711/780228d9-5e13-4eca-bc9e-568d233270c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Faro Marina

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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 lively bars. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro-Marina-Faro-City-Centre.d6081711.Attraction)

![Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081717/274dbb79-d787-46ae-b6df-fda3eb929ac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Faro Cathedral

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro-Cathedral-Faro-City-Centre.d6081717.Attraction)

![Faro, cafes in the Praca do Afonso III, Old Town Cidade Velha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621576385399/3b34be8e-bd7b-44aa-bd48-386d66a4fd9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Old Town Square

5/5(5 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its lively bars. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Town-Square-Faro-City-Centre.d553248621576385399.Attraction)

![Carmo Church which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081723/9ddb0dc9-58b0-4a9e-b8b0-629c700555ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Carmo Church

4/5(44 reviews)

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.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Carmo-Church-Faro-City-Centre.d6081723.Attraction)

![Come here at blue hour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1193/0fa594a0-e1f9-4676-9397-596d03c6a72e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Faro-Town-Hall-Faro.d6081715.Attraction)

#### Forum Algarve Mall

5/5(2 reviews)

During your trip to Sé e São Pedro, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Forum Algarve Mall. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Forum-Algarve-Mall-Sao-Pedro.d6157423.Attraction)

#### Estoi Palace

5/5(1 review)

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. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Estoi-Palace-Faro.d553248621562514876.Attraction)

#### A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy a show at A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve, a popular theatre in Sé e São Pedro. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/A-Companhia-De-Teatro-Do-Algarve-Faro-City-Centre.d553248634315031903.Attraction)

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## Day trip destinations from Santa Barbara de Nexe

![Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081721/df8b6267-1fc8-4d38-b4a3-fb32765e3bb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Faro

![Exclusive Luxury Real Estate at San Lorenzo Golf Course: 4K Aerial View of Palatial Mansions, Private Infinity Pools, and Championship Fairways in Quinta do Lago, Algarve, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182217/476a64ba-df26-4b1b-b32e-5eeb6af00988.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Almancil

![Neo-Classical Igreja Matriz Church, Estoi, Loule, Faro district, Algarve, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182230/049a8502-9b33-4f3d-97fa-42bdf7534a1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Loulé

![A pretty rental villa near Faro, Portugal. August 2019](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182252/aa0518c7-7fc3-4471-9d39-1305fd1ea76c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Sao Bras de Alportel

![Palace garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048763/a882b0d5-02b5-4300-b932-d37fa32002d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Estoi

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Santa Barbara de Nexe worth visiting?

### How do I spend a day in Santa Barbara de Nexe?

### What is the top tourist attraction in Santa Barbara de Nexe?

### Is three days enough to stay in Santa Barbara de Nexe?

### What are some activities to do in Santa Barbara de Nexe with kids?

> - [Cork Factory Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cork-factory-tour.a4733170.activity-details)
> - [Vilamoura: Tourist Train City Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vilamoura-tourist-train-city-tour.a4533767.activity-details)
> - [Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ria-formosa-natural-park-and-islands-boat-cruise-from-faro.a1113763.activity-details)
> - [Seville day trip from the Algarve](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/seville-day-trip-from-the-algarve.a4878724.activity-details)
> - [Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cork-factory-tour-cork-shop.a1130066.activity-details)

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