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 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

Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer

Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Top hotels in Charneca

AP Eva Senses
Balcony offered a nice view
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Occidental Faro
place is very accessible the main problema only is the heating in the room cannot adjust the heater and uts cold at night.. and since we are close in the main city we can hear the people talking and shouting on the road … but its nice place it just the heating and noise maybe because it weekends ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
So clean and all fresh lovely hotel
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

PortoBay Blue Ocean
Could not fault the room. Clean and very well maintained
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Excellent facility
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Great hotel, perfect location to airport. Staff are above excellent. Booked thru Expedia amd my go to for my overnight stay to head home on long flight. Staying here, made last impressions. Definitely recommend this establishment for dedication of staff, cleanliness and easy efficient check in and ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Charneca

Aldeia
When in Aldeia, you can plan a visit to Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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 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, Algarve Stadium 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.


