Lagos e Relvas 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 beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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
Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Top hotels in Lagos e Relvas
AP Eva Senses
Great choice at breakfast. Well equipped gym. Rooms need a little modernization.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
The room was clean, beds and pillows were comfortable, friendly staff and a good breakfast. Could have done with being a little bit warmer.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Great staff, clean rooms, excellent facilities and amenities.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
The whole thing was amazing the stuff was attentive to birthday and surprise us with a cake and drinks. They even had a candle for the cake. It really made his ! Thank you too such amazing tentative staff and the place looks incredible!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
3HB Faro
All excellent
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lagos e Relvas
Quinta das Raposeiras
While Quinta das Raposeiras isn't home to many top sights, Algarve Stadium and Loule Town Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Poço do Mouro
When in Poço do Mouro, you can plan a visit to Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ariolos
Though Ariolos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.
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 Loulé Municipal Market.
Charneca
When in Charneca, you can plan a visit to Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
