Vale de Seixos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Vale de Seixos
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]
Our pick of the best Vale de Seixos Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
Beautiful place. Central to everything. Cashpoint right outside. Lovely views over the harbour. Pleasant reception area and helpful staff. Spotless room and bathroom. Would definately use again and recommend.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Staff were very thorough., attentive and helpful. Excellent breakfasts
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Occidental Faro
Room was spotless though a little dated. Location was excellent and roof top breakfast room and bar were good with good views
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
I stayed for three nights at this lovely hotel. The room was spacious, clean with all the basic amenities. The reception staff were friendly and helpful. The decor was absolutely stunning. There was a nice selection of contential breakfast. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Everything was beyond imagination Thank you for everything
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Roots Hotel
Room spotless. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vale de Seixos
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.
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 Old Town and Algarve Stadium.
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.
Telheiro
Though Telheiro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Algarve Stadium and Old Town.
Murta
Murta might not have many top sights, but Old Town and Sao Miguel Peak are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
