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 marina 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 top-notch restaurants.
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
Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
Faro: Private & Flexible Walking Tour in Historic Center
Top hotels in Faro City Centre
Occidental Faro
"The location is super convenient, clean and spacious. The rooftop pool and the saunas were a great amenity. The breakfast buffet was solid and had something for everyone. The gym was decent sized. The staff were super friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Roots Hotel
"The staff here were very friendly and welcoming. They allowed me to check in very early after my train arrived which was so helpful. I had a real cute studio apartment looking out over the city and waterfront. Highly recommend this updated hotel."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
3HB Faro
"Excellent hotel in Faro"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Alameda Exclusive House
"Clean room. Nice staff."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
"Rooms were clean The staff were polite and helpful air con worked good location very happy over overall"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
"Good sized room and good location"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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.
Torre de Natal
Torre de Natal might not have many top sights, but Algarve Regional Museum and Forum Algarve Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Paço Branco
While there might not be top attractions in Paço Branco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina.
Ferradeira
While Ferradeira isn't home to many top sights, Algarve Regional Museum and Ria Formosa Natural Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
