Chaveca
Faro
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 check out 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.
Things to do
Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Chaveca 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 Feb 18, 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Staff were very thorough., attentive and helpful. Excellent breakfasts
Reviewed on Feb 19, 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 Feb 17, 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Very clean and new hotel in the centre of Olhao. The train station is a 5 minute walk in one direction and the harbour a 5 minute walk the other way. The staff at reception were very helpful with information about the local area. The rooms were comfortable and spacious. The rooftop pool is ...
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Everything was beyond imagination Thank you for everything
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Roots Hotel
Room spotless. Staff very friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back.
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Chaveca
Vale de Seixos
When in Vale de Seixos, you can plan a visit to Ria Formosa Natural Park and Forum Algarve Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bela Curral
Bela Curral might not have many top sights, but Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Lagos e Relvas
While Lagos e Relvas might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Old Town and Algarve Stadium.
Vale Grande
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Vale Grande and surrounding area, you can visit Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.
Falfosa
While Falfosa might 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 Forum Algarve Mall.
Telheiro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Telheiro and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and Old Town.
