Faro City Centre
Faro
Visit Faro City Centre
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 check out 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.
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 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.
A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve
Get tickets for a show at A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve, a theater with a story to tell in Sé e São Pedro. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
Algarve Regional Museum
You can study the exhibits at Algarve Regional Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
Top hotels in Faro City Centre
AP Eva Senses
Yes excellent.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Yes, mainly the boy that work at reception
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Occidental Faro
Great service lovely will Be back
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Roots Hotel
Clean, well kempt, welcoming and helpful staff
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
3HB Faro
I had a tiny bit of trouble finding the hotel at first since you have to park and walk over, but once I did… wow! This place is hands-down one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed at. The rooms are incredibly clean and spacious, and the jacuzzi was such a luxurious touch. Every detail is top-notch, ...
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Made Inn Faro
Very good breakfast compared with other Algarve hotels on this trip. Very close to train station which was super handy in pouring rain. Hotel is super clean and in very good nick.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Faro City Centre
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.
Sé
While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square.
Gambelas
While Gambelas might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina.
Bela Curral
Bela Curral might not have many top sights, but Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Praia de Faro
While visiting Praia de Faro, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park.
