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 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
In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats.
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.
Activities
From Vilamoura: Sunset Catamaran Experience
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Vilamoura: Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry&Dolphin search
![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
Our pick of the best Alcaria Cova Hotel Deals
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
The buffet was plentiful, with good gluten free options. The pool side service was great, and the bartenders were all smiles
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Occidental Faro
Great location - right on the main hub- as close to old town with out being inside the walls and totally walkable are with tons of great food and atmosphere for all types and levels of activity Hotel staff were great and the rooms were perfect for us.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
If you need to rest and relax, this is the place to visit
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Lovely rooms and breakfast , very clean and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
the breakfast menu seemed fresh, but the the fruit especially the pineapple cuts, was disappointingly tasteless. Great expresso! Overall was well.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Roots Hotel
Just 8 minutes walk from the city center, quiet area at night, good space with efficiency kitchen included
Reviewed on 10 May 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 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.
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.
