Alcaria Branca Travel Guide
Faro
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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.
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.
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.
Faro Cathedral
In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats.
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
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Top hotels in Alcaria Branca
AP Eva Senses
Good location
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Rooms were very clean the maid staff that cleaned our rooms were outstanding!!! Only had one rude experience with Eloise at the front desk 😒 Anabel was extremely helpful and polite so was Andre thanks to them,,I would look for them for questions during my stay, Eloise could use some customer service!!!! ...
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Room spotless Staff helpful Quick walk to the airport Good price.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
Great location
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
3HB Faro
This is a great hotel right in the centre but very quiet . Staff are very good , helpful , friendly and had quite a few conversations with them , whoever is managing this hotel knows how to pick the right staff. Room was really good with balcony , air con etc.There is an amazing roof top area with ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
The room is clean
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alcaria Branca
Murta
Murta might not have many top sights, but Novacortica Cork Factory and Municipal Swimming Pool are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chaveca
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chaveca and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.
