Gorjoes Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
PREMIUM Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry & Dolphin search
Our pick of the best Gorjoes Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
We had a wonderfull stay at the holiday inn Albufeira. The staff was really nice and helpful. The hotel was nice and clean, theyre renovating the inside pool and spa/gym. Good breakfast. And all this for a good price!
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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
Clean and staff were exceptionally good and helpful. Location excellent
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
Overall; loved my stay. But there were a lot of additional expenses. The tv in my room had no purpose and the wifi was not good.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Lovely modern hotel, good size rooms. Loved the adults only pool! Fab breakfast selection, had a separate gluten free section with cereals, breads, cakes etc.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Lovely rooms and breakfast , very clean and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gorjoes
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.
Charneca
When in Charneca, you can plan a visit to Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Telheiro
Though Telheiro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Algarve Stadium and Municipal Swimming Pool.
Canal
While Canal 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 Loulé Municipal Market.
Poço do Mouro
When in Poço do Mouro, you can plan a visit to Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
