São Pedro
Faro
Visit São Pedro
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 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.
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.
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.
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 lively bars.
Things to do
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
![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]
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
Top hotels in São Pedro
AP Eva Senses
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Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
Roots Hotel
Everything is amazing, location, cleaness and staff. The only negative thing is their curtains are not black-out curtains, if you are sensitive to light during sleep, you might need to bring an eye mask with you.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
Front desk clerk was super friendly. Very well situated, near everything by foot. Very clean
Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026
ibis Faro Algarve
Didn't have breakfast or used pool
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026
Made Inn Faro
Nice boutique hotel with a great breakfast. A 10-15 minute walk to central Faro. Room was on the smaller size but very clean and had everything we needed. Good price for value.
Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026
Happy House
Ok
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around São Pedro
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 Algarve Regional Museum.
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.
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.
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.
