Faro City Centre Travel Guide
Faro
Visit Faro City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
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 culturally rich area.
Things to do
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
From Faro: 2-Island, 2-Stop Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Top hotels in Faro City Centre
AP Eva Senses
Staff were pleasant and welcoming. We checked in quickly and were given earlier access to our room. We have stayed there before in a Marina view room, floor 3, which was lovely. This time I made the mistake of booking a city view room. We were on floor 1, facing the street. The traffic noise was ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Roots Hotel
Staff were very welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The room ( first floor facing the street) was extremely clean with a comfortable bed, good shower room and very useful, well-equipped kitchen area. Unfortunately, our room was directly opposite to a very bright street light which was on all ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Occidental Faro
Stayed here several times. Good location, within walking distances of shops, restaurants and port of Faro. Reasonable underground car Park @ €15/night. Comfortable room. Breakfast quite good but doesn’t seem quite as good as previously,dining room on top floor with attractive terrace & great views. ...
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
3HB Faro
Couldn’t really fault this hotel in any way! Staff were absolutely amazing, so friendly and helpful. Rooms spacious, modern and spotlessly clean. Breakfast choices were excellent and the outdoor rooftop pool area was also fabulous. Very centrally located in Faro and would definitely highly recommend ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
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Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Made Inn Faro
Nice boutique hotel with a great breakfast. A 10-15 minute walk to central Faro. Room was on the smaller size but very clean and had everything we needed. Good price for value.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
