Vale de Seixos 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.
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
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
Romantic Faro: Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour
Top hotels in Vale de Seixos
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Really surprised that epic sana was so well run. Fine dining, Uddo and Lima restaurants were all excellent. If I’d been told that fine dining was Michelin star I wouldn’t have been surprised, really top notch. The uddo japanese restaurant was also so much better than the usual sticks and sushi that ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
Fabulous, wonderful location, staff were amazing!
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Occidental Faro
In a perfect position, this hotel is a top pick for central Faro.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Very clean and convenient for the airport.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Great hotel, staff are amazing. Everything is super clean and the service is great. Ideal location between albufeira and villamoura. Would deffo come back! Restaurant in the hotel is amazing as well.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Breakfast was fabulous as was the pool and patio.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vale de Seixos
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 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.
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 Municipal Swimming Pool.
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.
