São Pedro Travel Guide

Faro

São Pedro
Carmo Church which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Carmo Church featuring heritage elements
Carmo Church which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a church or cathedral
Photo by Friso Van Herk
Photo by Friso Van Herk

Popular places to visit

Carmo Church which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Carmo Church
Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach

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 Island Beach
Old Town Square

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 visit its lively bars.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town

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.

Faro Cathedral
Estoi Palace

Estoi Palace

Find out about the history of Estoi with a stop at Estoi Palace. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Estoi Palace

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.

Faro Marina

Things to do

Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

Rp1.265.562
per adult
Lisbon City Tour & Shopping
Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop

Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop

Rp316.391
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop
Traditional Algarve

Traditional Algarve

Rp920.409
per adult
Traditional Algarve
From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop

From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop

Rp191.752
per adult
From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop
Best of the East

Best of the East

Rp1.035.460
per adult
Best of the East
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

Rp767.007
per adult
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
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Top hotels in São Pedro

AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is Rp4.023.991 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
Rp4.023.991
Rp4.322.288 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Brilliant breakfast Lovely rooms. I would’ve scored it higher, but the pool area lets it down. Broken sunbeds, very tired area. Like I said the breakfast was brilliant, but we had an evening meal in the restaurant and it was poor! Definitely not worth the €25 per head"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

AP Eva Senses
Roots Hotel

Roots Hotel

3 out of 5
R Francisco Barreto 32, Faro
The price is Rp2.675.240 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
Rp2.675.240
Rp2.911.565 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Faro Island Beach and Olhao Harbour ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (161 reviews)
Friendly with nice decor
"The hotel is really nice and the front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. I really liked having a kitchen and a super cute patio."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Roots Hotel
ibis Faro Algarve

ibis Faro Algarve

2 out of 5
Rua Poeta Antonio Aleixo, 204, Nº de Registo:285, Faro
The price is Rp2.317.201 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.317.201
Rp2.532.043 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (751 reviews)
"Vasco was super friendly"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

ibis Faro Algarve
Luxury Guest House Opus One

Luxury Guest House Opus One

4 out of 5
R. Serpa Pinto 37, Faro, Faro
The price is Rp2.949.603 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp2.949.603
Rp3.202.389 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Faro Island Beach and Olhao ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (141 reviews)
"Faro is a small town, emphasis on small, and very walkable. Our stay was great, no complaints at all. We had no issues checking in, the front desk was able to communicate with us via whatsapp which was very convenient, our room was comfortable and included a mini fridge. The location was perfect ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Luxury Guest House Opus One
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is Rp1.834.450 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
Rp1.834.450
Rp2.020.327 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (997 reviews)
"Super convenient. Would like to see an option of a mini fridge in the rooms; however the staff were extremely accommodating and kept a few things in a staff fridge for us."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is Rp2.666.925 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
Rp2.666.925
Rp2.902.831 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around São Pedro

Faro Cathedral showing heritage elements

Faro City Centre

Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve while in the area.

Faro City Centre
Faro Old Town as well as a small group of people

Faro Old Town

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Faro Old Town. Make a stop by Faro Cathedral or Old Town Square while you're exploring the area.

Faro Old Town
Faro which includes a beach, a sunset and a lighthouse

Sé

4.5/5(157 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sé, Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sé
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Gambelas

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gambelas
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Praia de Faro

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Praia de Faro, Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park are top sights worth seeing.

Praia de Faro
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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.

Bela Curral

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