Falfosa 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 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]
From Faro: 2-Island, 2-Stop Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Our pick of the best Falfosa Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
Clean rooms,great helpful staff.Wonderful breakfast room with a piano player. Hotel is in a great location on the harbour.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Staff were very thorough., attentive and helpful. Excellent breakfasts
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
The reception area is beautiful and well kept, and upon arrival the staff were very pleasant. My room was great and the rooftop bar had an amazing view of the area and the seafront.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Occidental Faro
Very nice the only issue
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
We had a lovely stay at PortoBay Blue Ocean. The rooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable, and we loved the beautiful plants and trees around the hotel, it gave the place a very peaceful feel. The sunset views were stunning. Such a thoughtful touch when they surprised us with chocolate-covered ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Roots Hotel
Room and hotel were perfect loved our stay
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Falfosa
Poço do Mouro
When in Poço do Mouro, you can plan a visit to Algarve Stadium and Loule Town Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Loule Town Market.
Charneca
When in Charneca, you can plan a visit to Loule Town Market and Algarve Stadium, 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 Old Town.
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.
Gambelas
While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa are some notable places to visit nearby.
