Alcaria Cova Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Alcaria Cova
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Activities
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
From Faro: 2-Island, 2-Stop Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Our pick of the best Alcaria Cova Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
Great location and breakfast but the room was dated and smelled like sewer. The ac did not work and the construction next door shook our room.
Reviewed on 6 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
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Gorgeous relaxing property!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
it was close to Everywhere and clean.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Roots Hotel
Great kitchen
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Occidental Faro
Very nice the only issue
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alcaria Cova
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.
Murta
Murta might not have many top sights, but Old Town and Sao Miguel Peak are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ariolos
Though Ariolos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.
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 Forum Algarve Mall.
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 Old Town.
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.
