São Pedro Travel Guide
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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 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.

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.

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.
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

From Faro: 2-Island, 2-Stop Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Top hotels in São Pedro

AP Eva Senses
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Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026

Roots Hotel
Spacious. Good area, staff friendly, good bed.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026

Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
Front desk clerk was super friendly. Very well situated, near everything by foot. Very clean
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

ibis Faro Algarve
Front desk staff were wonderful and very helpful. The room was clean and quite small but perfect for what I needed. Would stay here again without question.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Made Inn Faro
Clean room & great staff!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Happy House
Central
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around São Pedro

Faro City Centre
Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and Algarve Regional Museum 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.

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

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.

Praia de Faro
If you're spending some time in Praia de Faro, Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park 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.

