Meloal
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 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.
Things to do
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Top hotels in Meloal
AP Eva Senses
Great location and breakfast but the room was dated and smelled like sewer. The ac did not work and the construction next door shook our room.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
it was close to Everywhere and clean.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Gorgeous relaxing property!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Roots Hotel
Great kitchen
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Occidental Faro
Very nice the only issue
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
We were very happy with our stay at Portobay Blue Ocean hotel. Found it to be very clean inside and the outer gardens and swimming pool were very well kept. All staff were very nice and friendly, often saying hello when walking past. We had the buffet breakfast which was always good, with fresh fruit ...
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Meloal
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.
Vale de Seixos
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 Forum Algarve Mall.
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.
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.
Bela Curral
While Bela Curral 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 Olhao Municipal Market.
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.
