Charneca 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.
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 lively bars.
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 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 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
Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Top hotels in Charneca
AP Eva Senses
Staff were pleasant and welcoming. We checked in quickly and were given earlier access to our room. We have stayed there before in a Marina view room, floor 3, which was lovely. This time I made the mistake of booking a city view room. We were on floor 1, facing the street. The traffic noise was ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
It was first time to be in Portugal but the experience was unforgettable moments in life . The food was good and the welcoming experience was amazing. Will be back soon with our children and also the area was very quite which will be ideal for taking a break from England.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Such clean room and the service was the best we’ve ever seen. Honestly the one of the best hotels
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Great rooftop bar and pool.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Roots Hotel
Staff were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The room ( first floor facing the street) was extremely clean with a comfortable bed, good shower room and very useful, well-equipped kitchen area. Unfortunately, our room was directly opposite to a very bright street light which was on all ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
INATEL Albufeira
Very friendly staffs, especially at the bar. I went right before 10pm when the kitchen was closed that night. The bartender offered a sandwich and it was great! Everything was great at the property but the noise level was unavoidable. There's no sound proof and you can hear from the hall way, next ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Charneca
Canal
While Canal 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 Loule Town Market.
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 Loule Town Market and Old Town.
Poço do Mouro
When in Poço do Mouro, you can plan a visit to Algarve Stadium and Loule Town Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Quinta das Raposeiras
While Quinta das Raposeiras isn't home to many top sights, Loule Town Market and Old Town are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
