Paço Branco Travel Guide
Faro
Visit Paço Branco
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.
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.
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.
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 lively bars.
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.
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.
Things to do
Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Top hotels in Paço Branco
AP Eva Senses
Clean rooms,great helpful staff.Wonderful breakfast room with a piano player. Hotel is in a great location on the harbour.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Amazing hotel. Lovely rooms with bath in it. Spa was Epic! Indoor heated pool just lovely.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Impressed with the hotel and staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Occidental Faro
Very nice the only issue
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Wonderful hotel, with excellent facilities, rooms and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Roots Hotel
Spacious room. ( we had the rooftop terrace). Perfect amenities. Clean. Reserve a parking in the garage…well worth it. Restaurant 2-3 doors down was excellent. Great coffee available!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paço Branco
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.
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 Forum Algarve Mall.
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.
Falfosa
While there might not be top attractions in Falfosa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.
Sé
If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
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.
