Alcaria Cova Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Faro Island Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

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 Island Beach
Old Town Square

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.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral showing a coastal town

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.

Faro Cathedral
Estoi Palace

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.

Estoi Palace
Carmo Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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.

Carmo Church

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.

Faro Marina

Activities

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

AU$61
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour

From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour

AU$79
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

AU$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour
Benagil cave from the top view

Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour

AU$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
Lagos and Carvoeiro - From Faro and Vilamoura

Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.

AU$369
per adult
Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) /

Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)

AU$694
per traveller
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)
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Our pick of the best Alcaria Cova Hotel Deals

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is AU$663 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$663
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (679 reviews)
"Amazing holiday with our toddler"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$199 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$199
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel spotlessly clean. Comfy bed, friendly helpful staff. Only 5 mins walk from airport. Wonderful breakfast selection."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$181 per night from 25 June to 26 June
AU$181
25 June - 26 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (985 reviews)
"Easy check room ready before check in time On check out the receptionist saw that mu hand was bling as i fell on the cobbles she got the first aid kit eased it pit cream and several plasters WELL DONE 1 didnt get her name but it was 930am 1 june blond hair glasses THANK YOU"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

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Four Seasons Vilamoura
Four Seasons Vilamoura
4 out of 5
Rua da Holanda, 507, Loulé
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Loulé. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (637 reviews)
"Visited Four Seasons Vilamoura with my partner over the last week or so but this was actually my 10th time visiting the hotel (though my partner's first!) Four Seasons is an absolutely stunning hotel and, as the title suggests, is a true home away from home without being a cliché. The staff are all ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

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Four Seasons Vilamoura
AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses
4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is AU$320 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$320
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Amazing hotel, great location. Staff were so helpful even allowed us to store our bags there after we’d checked out."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

AP Eva Senses
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG
5 out of 5
Rua Do Oceano Atlantico, Loulé
Fully refundable
The price is AU$573 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$573
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Loulé. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (985 reviews)
"Hotel is excellent, great facilities and food (I’d say the best buffet breakfast I’ve had) the staff are super friendly. Look forward to returning once again."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Alcaria Cova

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Alcaria Branca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alcaria Branca and surrounding area, you can visit Ria Formosa Natural Park and Old Town.

Alcaria Branca
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Murta

Murta might not have many top sights, but Old Town and Moncarapacho Museum and Chapel are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Murta
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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.

Ariolos
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Vale de Seixos

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Vale de Seixos
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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.

Laranjeiro
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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 Faro Marina.

Chaveca

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