Sé Travel Guide
Faro
Popular places to visit
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 lively bars.
A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve
Enjoy a show at A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve, a popular theatre in Sé e São Pedro. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Hospital Faro
If Hospital Faro is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Sé e São Pedro.
Algarve Regional Museum
You can study the exhibits at Algarve Regional Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
Romantic Faro: Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Top hotels in Sé
Occidental Faro
Good room and good breakfast. But, strong and unpleasant odor on the first floor where our room was located. No issue in the room. Walking from the elevator to the room was the worst of the odor. Good terrace bar on the 4th floor with marina view and old city view.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
3HB Faro
Nice rooftop bar... good restaurant. Great location. Helpful staff. Can't drive up to hotel, but staff will help with luggage.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Alameda Exclusive House
Excellent room, spotlessly clean. Just a quick stay but would certainly stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Excelen breakfast
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Really surprised that epic sana was so well run. Fine dining, Uddo and Lima restaurants were all excellent. If I’d been told that fine dining was Michelin star I wouldn’t have been surprised, really top notch. The uddo japanese restaurant was also so much better than the usual sticks and sushi that ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sé
Faro City Centre
Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and Old Town Square while in the area.
Faro Old Town
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Faro Old Town. Make a stop by Old Town Square or Faro Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
São Pedro
If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Chaveca
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chaveca and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall and Algarve Stadium.
