Canal 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.

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 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.

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.

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.
Santa Barbara de Nexe Church
Santa Barbara de Nexe Church is just one of the places to see in Santa Barbara de Nexe, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.
Activities

From Faro: Dolphin Watching & 2 Islands Tour

Algarve Dolphin Watching & Marine Life Eco Tour

Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro

Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Our pick of the best Canal Hotel Deals

Hotel Da Gale
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2025

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Viceroy At Ombria Algarve
Reviewed on 3 Sept 2025

PortoBay Blue Ocean
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Canal

Charneca
When in Charneca, you can plan a visit to Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Falfosa
While there might not be top attractions in Falfosa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.

Gorjoes
While Gorjoes may 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 Municipal Swimming Pool.

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.

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.