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 beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out 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 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.
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 relaxing area.
Algarve Regional Museum
Rich with history, Algarve Regional Museum is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Sé e São Pedro. Check out the shops and lively bars in this relaxing area.
Things to do
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Faro: Deserta Island and Farol Island Catamaran Boat Trip
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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 Faro Cathedral or Old Town Square 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 Faro Cathedral 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 Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.
Bela Curral
Bela Curral might not have many top sights, but Olhao Municipal Market and Olhao Harbour are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Paço Branco
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paço Branco and surrounding area, you can visit Estoi Palace and Forum Algarve Mall.