Gambelas
Faro
Popular places to visit
Faro Island Beach
Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.
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.
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 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.
Things to do
![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
From Vilamoura: Sunset Catamaran Experience
Top hotels in Gambelas
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
"Good overall stay! Clean room and facilities"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
"Everything was fantastic! This level of service means you can fully relax ☺️"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
"A beautiful resort . Very clean , helpful staff , great breakfast buffet and a gorgeous beach . Perfect for long walks. The town is walking distance with lots of restaurants and shops Our stay was almost perfect . The only draw back was the cold weather but like they there is no bad weather omly ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Occidental Faro
"Excellent position. Quiet, but central. Lovely and relaxing sitting outside dining with the marina below and the lagoon type water area beyond. Excellent breakfast. Friendly, helpful staff."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
"Great experience"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
"No frills, super clean. Perfect place for a night for this solo traveler who needed to be at Faro airport at 4am. 10-15 min safe walk down a well lit sidewalk to the airport, no taxi needed if you can handle your luggage. Friendly staff spoke English and check-in was a breeze. But distant from downtown ..."
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Gambelas
São Pedro
If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Faro City Centre
Faro City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Faro Marina or Old Town Square.
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.
Praia de Faro
While visiting Praia de Faro, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Sé
While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like Old Town Square and Ilha da Barreta Beach.
Falfosa
While Falfosa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.
