Faro City Centre Travel Guide
Faro
Visit Faro City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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 relaxing area.
Things to do
Seville day trip from the Algarve
Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Loulé: Saint Barbara Miners Patron Art Collection Ticket
Top hotels in Faro City Centre
AP Eva Senses
Wonderful buffet breakfast with fresh fruit, great coffee and an amazing assortment of choices.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Roots Hotel
From the moment we arrived the staff were friendly and happy to help in whatever way possible. The room was clean and really new and the staff tidied it every day. We were really impressed with the cooking facilities in our room- we didn't do any cooking but there was a hob, kettle, microwave and ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Occidental Faro
My stay at Occidental
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
3HB Faro
This is a truly great boutique hotel; I would be happy to stay at again. I praise it highly. The staff are superb.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
Front desk clerk was super friendly. Very well situated, near everything by foot. Very clean
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Made Inn Faro
Clean room & great staff!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
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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, Old Town Square and Ilha da Barreta Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Gambelas
While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
