Alcaria Branca 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 marina 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 top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Alcaria Branca
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
"Staff for very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and very spacious. Breakfast has a lot of options but their warm food were often a bit cold. Outdoor pool were very nice. I like that there is an adult pool and kids pool the restaurants inside the hotel where a bit too expensive but the buffet ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
"Beautiful property, lovely staff, great buffet!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Occidental Faro
"The location is super convenient, clean and spacious. The rooftop pool and the saunas were a great amenity. The breakfast buffet was solid and had something for everyone. The gym was decent sized. The staff were super friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
"No frills, super clean. Perfect place for a night for this solo traveler who needed to be at Faro airport at 4am. 10-15 min safe walk down a well lit sidewalk to the airport, no taxi needed if you can handle your luggage. Friendly staff spoke English and check-in was a breeze. But distant from downtown ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Real Marina Hotel & Spa
"Great place to stay - hotel well looked after and very convenient location."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve
Other neighbourhoods around Alcaria Branca
Murta
Murta might not have many top sights, but Old Town and Sao Miguel Peak are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Old Town, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Barros
Though Barros may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forum Algarve Mall and Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Laranjeiro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laranjeiro and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall 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.