Faro City Centre

Faro

Faro Cathedral which includes heritage elements
Faro Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and interior views
Faro Cathedral featuring religious elements, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Faro Old Town
Faro Old Town

Popular places to visit

Old Town Square

Old Town Square

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 check out its top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town

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 Cathedral
Carmo Church featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Carmo Church

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.

Faro Marina

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.

A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve

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 lively bars.

Algarve Regional Museum

Things to do

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

P1,146
per adult
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Cork Factory Tour

Cork Factory Tour

P1,112
per adult
Cork Factory Tour
Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop

Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop

P1,112
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro

Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro

P3,706
per adult
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

P809
per traveler
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Faro Airport

Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer

P741
per adult
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
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Top hotels in Faro City Centre

AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is P12,510 per night from Sep 2 to Sep 3
P12,510
P13,460 total
Sep 2 - Sep 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,007 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 Aug 4, 2025

AP Eva Senses
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is P8,016 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P8,016
P8,762 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Aug 4, 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Occidental Faro

Occidental Faro

4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is P13,313 per night from Sep 11 to Sep 12
P13,313
P14,377 total
Sep 11 - Sep 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Central location, easy transfer to the airport. Departed very early staff were great and supplied on the go breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Occidental Faro
3HB Faro

3HB Faro

5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is P22,000 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P22,000
P23,585 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (526 reviews)
"It's rare when I walk into a hotel room and I'm stunned. It was a fantastic stay. The hotel staff was very friendly, kind and helpful. The location is in the center of everything but still tucked away from the hustle and bustle. If you're in Faro, stay here!"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

3HB Faro
Alameda Exclusive House

Alameda Exclusive House

2.5 out of 5
Rua da PSP 12, Faro
Stay at this hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (140 reviews)
"One night in Faro on our way further down the Algarve- was perfect for walking to the town and restaurants for our family of 4 (including 2 teenage boys)."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

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Alameda Exclusive House
Roots Hotel

Roots Hotel

3 out of 5
R Francisco Barreto 32, Faro
The price is P8,817 per night from Sep 9 to Sep 10
P8,817
P9,611 total
Sep 9 - Sep 10
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
"Central, convenient and friendly staffs"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Roots Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Faro City Centre

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
Faro featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a lighthouse

Sé

While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Faro Cathedral.

Sé
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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.

Gambelas
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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.

Bela Curral
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Paço Branco

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Paço Branco and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.

Paço Branco

Faro City Centre