9 days in Chaves, Faro & Odeceixe Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Castelo de Chaves and then contemplate the long history of Ponte Romana de Trajano. On your second day here, make a trip to Praca de Camoes and then get in on the family fun at Pena Aventura Park.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Chaves driving holiday planning website.

Porto to Chaves is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can drive to Faro.

Family-friendly places like Tavira Island and Praia do Barril will thrill your kids. Change things up with these side-trips from Faro: Thai Massage Vilamoura (in Vilamoura), Cabanas de Tavira Beach (in Cabanas) and Camera Obscura - Tavira EYE (in Tavira). And it doesn't end there: cool off at Aquashow Park, get a dose of the wild on Far-Eco Tuk, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and see Off-Road Tours.

For where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Faro travel route builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Chaves to Faro. In September, daily temperatures in Faro can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to drive to Odeceixe.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Odeceixe Beach and Praia Da Amoreira. Get out of town with these interesting Odeceixe side-trips: Sagres (Divers Cape & Fortaleza de Sagres), Praia da Cordoama (in Vila do Bispo) and Arrifana Beach (in Aljezur).

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Odeceixe attractions planner.

Getting from Faro to Odeceixe by car takes about 2 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to drive back home.