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 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 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

Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro

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

Olhão: 3 Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Top hotels in Faro City Centre

3HB Faro
Reviewed on Oct 4, 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Alameda Exclusive House
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

Occidental Faro
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2025

AP Eva Senses
Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Victoria Golf Resort and Spa Managed by Accor
Reviewed on Oct 2, 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.

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.

Praia de Faro
While visiting Praia de Faro, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park.