Visit São Pedro
Popular places to visit
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 beautiful beaches 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.
Estoi Palace
Find out about the history of Estoi when you take a trip to Estoi Palace. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour
Top hotels in São Pedro
AP Eva Senses
Great choice at breakfast. Well equipped gym. Rooms need a little modernization.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Roots Hotel
Lovely staff, great room with loads of space, really clean, close to everything. Perfect!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Made Inn Faro
Very good breakfast compared with other Algarve hotels on this trip. Very close to train station which was super handy in pouring rain. Hotel is super clean and in very good nick.
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
Friendly staff, very knowledgeable. Excellent bedroom and bathroom. Breakfast, good choice of food. Centrally located.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025
ibis Faro Algarve
Functional. Front Desk Staff lovely.
Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025
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 A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.
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 Faro Marina.
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.
