Vale Grande 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
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Faro: Private & Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center
Top hotels in Vale Grande
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
Occidental Faro
Great reception staff. Rooftop is nice but chairs are not comfortable and menu should include small snacks. Nice breakfast. Comfy bed but pillows weren’t that great.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Resort is beautiful. Breakfast is included and the variety of the buffet is outstanding.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Staff were welcoming and the room was great
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Excellent for the airport just a short walk. Breakfast was arranged to take away all good
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Roots Hotel
Huge room.Great shower.Everything was available to us.Iron ironing board hairdrier toileteries.Coffee all day available foc.Breakfast box good value.Patio area superb.So convenient for train and bus.Would recommend and would return.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vale Grande
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.
Barranco de São Miguel
When in Barranco de São Miguel, you can plan a visit to Ria Formosa Natural Park and Municipal Swimming Pool, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Murta
Murta might not have many top sights, but Municipal Swimming Pool and Old Town are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
