Faro City Centre
Faro





Visit Faro City Centre
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 Town Hall
Faro Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Sé e São Pedro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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.
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.
Things to do

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]

Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

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
Clean rooms,great helpful staff.Wonderful breakfast room with a piano player. Hotel is in a great location on the harbour.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Occidental Faro
Very nice the only issue
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Roots Hotel
Spotless room amazing staff
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

3HB Faro
The room was nice but be careful of the bathroom slide door I got trapped behind a faulty door. The staff were friendly and welcoming . Location of the hotel was good.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Perfect
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
The room was spacious and so clean. Comfortable bed. Loved the balcony!!
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
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.

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.
