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 marina 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 relaxing 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
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
Top hotels in Faro City Centre
AP Eva Senses
Good location
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Staff were very good, available, helpful, sorted an issue over room not be attended on one day. Excellent breakfast
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
3HB Faro
One of the best hotels I've ever stayed in. Friendly staff, great food, fantastic room, comfortable beds. Would return here in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Occidental Faro
Very clean and very good staff. Good view at breakfast
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Roots Hotel
Exceeded expectations. Super clean and friendly staff. A block to the train station. Great value for money !!
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Alameda Exclusive House
Maybe provide body lotion and conditioner. Providing a hair dryer as well would be convenient.
Reviewed on Oct 17, 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 Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.
Praia de Faro
While visiting Praia de Faro, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Chaveca
While there might not be top attractions in Chaveca, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Forum Algarve Mall and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.
