Barros Travel Guide
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 seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Faro Cathedral
In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats.
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 lively bars.
Things to do
Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Top hotels in Barros
AP Eva Senses
Great location, amazing view from the 5th flloor - dinning room. Very nice staff.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Occidental Faro
place is very accessible the main problema only is the heating in the room cannot adjust the heater and uts cold at night.. and since we are close in the main city we can hear the people talking and shouting on the road … but its nice place it just the heating and noise maybe because it weekends ...
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Could not fault the room. Clean and very well maintained
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Absolutely beautiful hotel and spotless! The ladies (Jessica/Jennifer?) at the front desk were incredible and gave great recommendations for places to eat, how to get to different areas etc. would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Lovely property with very attentive staff.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
AP Cabanas Beach & Nature - Adults Friendly
Modern clean rooms, excellent food service, friendly staff
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Barros
Chaveca
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chaveca and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.
Vale de Seixos
While Vale de Seixos may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Forum Algarve Mall.
Ariolos
Though Ariolos may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Harbour.
Bela Curral
While Bela Curral may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market.
Lagos e Relvas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lagos e Relvas and surrounding area, you can visit Old Town and Algarve Stadium.
Telheiro
Though Telheiro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Algarve Stadium and Old Town.
