Canal
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.
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.
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.
Faro Cathedral
The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.
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 Laranjeira, 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.
Things to do
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
From Faro: Ria Formosa Eco Tour guided by Marine Biologist
From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour
Faro: Deserta Island and Farol Island Catamaran Boat Trip
Top hotels in Canal
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
All lovely - winding down for the end of season. Needs a bit of TLC - hair dryers quite old and overheat quickly so you need patience! Staff really friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Clean spacious bedroom. Delicious and wide variety of food at buffet. Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Decent place! I’m grateful for the clean place to stay. If you’re traveling on a budget and want to treat yourself to a night or two in a private space, this is a good spot. 10:00 am checkout is a bit inhumane, and the shower was pretty tiny, but it did the trick for a night. The staff was sweet. ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
INATEL Albufeira
Very good staff room very clean
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
3HB Faro
This hotel is amazing! Other than the parking being a couple of blocks away, there is nothing negative about this property. Clean, quiet, walkable location close to everything. Loved our stay and will highly recommend. And the staff is top shelf….😃
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
AP Eva Senses
Friendly reception staff, we arrived before check in time, our rooms were ready so we were able to go straight to them which was great after an early start. The view over the marina was stunning. The breakfast experience was lovely - good choice, eating outside in the sun with the view over the marina/sea, ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Canal
Aldeia
When in Aldeia, you can plan a visit to Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
