Faro City Centre Travel Guide
Faro
Visit Faro City Centre
Popular places to visit
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 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.
A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve
Enjoy a show at A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve, a popular theatre in Sé e São Pedro. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this culturally rich area.
Algarve Regional Museum
You can study the exhibits at Algarve Regional Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Olhão: 3 Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour with Lunch
Top hotels in Faro City Centre
3HB Faro
An all round lovely hotel with very helpful staff and service
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Central location with walking distance to most of the places. Nice staffs, clean room with A/C
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Occidental Faro
All aspect relating to this Hotel was excellent
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
AP Eva Senses
The hotel is at a nice location. Our room has a nice view of the marina. The hotel restaurant is not open for dinner on Sunday. There are many restaurants nearby. The drinks at the rooftop is very expensive but an average drink.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Alameda Exclusive House
Maybe provide body lotion and conditioner. Providing a hair dryer as well would be convenient.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Roots Hotel
Air conditioner was effective
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
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
If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
Gambelas
While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.
Praia de Faro
If you're spending some time in Praia de Faro, Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
