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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
Estoi Palace
Find out about the history of Estoi with a stop at Estoi Palace. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.
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 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.
Activities
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, Praia Marinha, 7 vales tour
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
Our pick of the best Alcaria Cova Hotel Deals
Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Viceroy At Ombria Algarve
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
3HB Faro
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Alcaria Cova
Vale Grande
When in Vale Grande, you can plan a visit to Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour, 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.
Laranjeiro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laranjeiro and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.
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 A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.
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.
