Faro City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Faro Cathedral featuring heritage elements
Faro Cathedral featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious elements
Faro Cathedral featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious elements
Faro Old Town
Faro Old Town

Popular places to visit

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 top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral showing 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
Carmo Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Carmo Church

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 Marina

4/5(1 review)

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

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.

A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve

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.

Algarve Regional Museum

Activities

From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

AU$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More

From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More

AU$82
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More
Benagil cave from the top view

Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour

AU$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

AU$57
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marine Adventure Tour

From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marine Adventure Tour

AU$88
per adult
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marine Adventure Tour
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

AU$82
per adult
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast
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Our pick of the best Faro City Centre Hotel Deals

AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses
4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is AU$210 per night from 3 Jan to 4 Jan
AU$210
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Great spot stay in Faro. Perfect location for exploring the area nearby the waterfront. The view from our room was incredible. The furniture has seen better days. Not sure what the difference is between the rooms with a balcony and a “fully furnished balcony” is—we opted for the fully furnished balcony ..."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

AP Eva Senses
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is AU$175 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$175
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We had a great stay at this hotel. The room was comfortable, however, the decor seemed a little older. The mattress was comfortable, though it seemed like it had suffered some wear and tear. The breakfast was amazing, with a lot of options. The restaurant where the breakfast was served was bright ..."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Hotel Faro & Beach Club
3HB Faro
3HB Faro
5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is AU$320 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
AU$320
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2025
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (446 reviews)
"Perfect place to stay in Faro, everything is a short walk away. The hotel was nice and modern. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

3HB Faro
Hotel Sol Algarve by Kavia
Hotel Sol Algarve by Kavia
2 out of 5
Rua Infante Dom Henrique 52, Faro
The price is AU$106 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$106
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
Stay at this hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (778 reviews)
"The property itself is great with a wide variety of bedrooms. The hotel is centrally located and you can easily walk to most places. The area is in a level of development and may not suit those who wear high heels due to lovely cobbled pavements of Portugal."

Reviewed on 25 Nov. 2024

Hotel Sol Algarve by Kavia
Alameda Exclusive House
Alameda Exclusive House
2.5 out of 5
Rua da PSP 12, Faro
The price is AU$75 per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
AU$75
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sao Francisco Church and Algarve Regional Museum ...
7.8/10 Good! (70 reviews)
"Lovely room. A little noise coming from hallway doors."

Reviewed on 20 Oct. 2024

Alameda Exclusive House
The Patio Suite Hotel
The Patio Suite Hotel
4 out of 5
Urbanização Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. Things to see were not as walkable and we had to take Uber often but not a problem. We liked having a small kitchen to have dinners."

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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São Pedro

If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.

São Pedro
Faro which includes a beach, a sunset and a lighthouse

Sé

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Faro Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Sé
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Torre de Natal

Torre de Natal might not have many top sights, but A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Forum Algarve Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Torre de Natal
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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.

Gambelas
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Ferradeira

While Ferradeira isn't home to many top sights, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Forum Algarve Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ferradeira

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