Sé e São Pedro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Faro which includes a beach, a sunset and a lighthouse
Algarve
Faro featuring a lighthouse and a sunset
Algarve featuring wild flowers
Faro featuring general coastal views, a lighthouse and a beach

Where to stay in Sé e São Pedro

Faro Cathedral showing heritage elements

Faro City Centre

Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve while in the area.

Faro City Centre
Faro which includes a beach, a sunset and a lighthouse

Sé

4.5/5(157 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Faro Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Sé
Faro Old Town as well as a small group of people

Faro Old Town

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Faro Old Town. Make a stop by Faro Cathedral or Old Town Square while you're exploring the area.

Faro Old Town
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São Pedro

If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.

São Pedro
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is ฿7,094 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿7,094
฿7,633 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Well located hotel in Faro, next to marina and near old town, shops and. restaurants and transport links. Breakfast buffet good, happy hour was great and room comfortable."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

AP Eva Senses
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is ฿4,580 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿4,580
฿5,006 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Great little hotel on the edge of old town. Breakfast is available for purchase but the Pastelaria across the street is amazing…don’t miss out on the pastel de nata and espresso! Everything is completely walkable and we had the best time there! Faro is small town friendly and we’ve never felt safer ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Occidental Faro

Occidental Faro

4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is ฿7,906 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿7,906
฿8,531 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Central location, easy transfer to the airport. Departed very early staff were great and supplied on the go breakfast"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

Occidental Faro
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Clube Albufeira Garden Village

Clube Albufeira Garden Village

4 out of 5
Estrada de Ferreiras-Alpouvar, Albufeira
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free parking, 4 outdoor pools and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Albufeira Old Town Square and Albufeira ...
8/10 Very Good! (212 reviews)
Spacious 3 bedrooms villa
"We recently stayed in a 3-bedroom villa with a private pool. The villa itself was spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room for our group. While the furniture was a little outdated and could use some refreshing, it didn’t take away from our enjoyment. The real highlight was having our own private ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

Clube Albufeira Garden Village
Balaia Golf Village Resort

Balaia Golf Village Resort

4 out of 5
Sitio da Balaia, Apartado 917, Albufeira
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Albufeira Old Town Square and Falesia ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (713 reviews)
"Resort is well maintained with lovely gardens, clean and spacious. Villa was"

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

Balaia Golf Village Resort
Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia

Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia

3 out of 5
Estrada de Santa Eulalia, Apartado 978, Areias de S. Joao, Albufeira, Faro
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Albufeira ...
5.4/10 (33 reviews)
Perfecto
"Amazing magnificento es bonita ❤️"

Reviewed on 8 May 2025

Cheerfulway Acqua Maris Balaia
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Popular places to visit

Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

Faro Island Beach

4.5/5(163 reviews)

Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.

Faro Island Beach
Old Town Square

Old Town Square

5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town

Faro Cathedral

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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 Cathedral
Estoi Palace

Estoi Palace

5/5(1 review)

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.

Estoi Palace
Carmo Church which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Carmo Church

4/5(44 reviews)

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.

Carmo Church

Faro Marina

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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 top-notch restaurants.

Faro Marina

Things to do

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

฿1,496
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, Marinha, 7 Valleys Adventure Tour

Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, Marinha, 7 Valleys Adventure Tour

฿2,057
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, Marinha, 7 Valleys Adventure Tour
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

฿1,870
per adult
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast
Benagil cave from the top view

Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour

฿1,870
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
Benagil cave

From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha

฿2,618
per adult
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More

From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More

฿1,870
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More
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Cities near Sé e São Pedro

Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

Faro

Almancil

Almancil

Olhao which includes a city and a sunset

Olhao