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.
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 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.
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Loulé: TechSalt’s Rock-Salt Mine Tour
Top hotels in Barros
AP Eva Senses
We love everything at this hotel Great room with views of Marina and Formosa Gym was immaculate and pool Great bar with friendly bar tender Reception were so helpful and friendly
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Great staff, clean rooms, excellent facilities and amenities.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Great place to stay close to shops and restaurants.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
We chose this resort to celebrate my birthday with friends and it was a fantastic choice. We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa which had plenty of space and was perfect for us - the pictures are very accurate. It was a short walk to the main building, and then further to the beach, but the property is ...
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Clean immaculate rooms helpful staff, easy to catch ubers to and from, afew onsite restaurants and lounges
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Domes Lake Algarve, Autograph Collection
Excellent breakfast. Nice room. Goid place to relax.
Reviewed on 12 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 A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Algarve Stadium.
Laranjeiro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laranjeiro and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium 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 Algarve Stadium.
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.
Paço Branco
While there might not be top attractions in Paço Branco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Faro Marina.
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.
