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 beautiful beaches 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 lively bars.

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 lively bars.

Algarve Regional Museum

Activities

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

AU$71
per adult
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss

Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss

AU$34
per adult
Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss
Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

AU$21
per traveller
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

AU$30
per adult
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Faro Airport

Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer

AU$19
per adult
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

AU$71
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
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Our pick of the best Faro City Centre Hotel Deals

3HB Faro

3HB Faro

5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is AU$300 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$300
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (550 reviews)
"Very good location. Close to old town. Very friendly staff. The rooms are amazing. The rooftop restaurant and infinity pool are lovely. The indoor pool is also a nice size. Breakfast was lovely with buffet for all cold items which were extensive and also had included an a la carte for cooked food. ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

3HB Faro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$106 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$106
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"Very comfortable"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Alameda Exclusive House

Alameda Exclusive House

2.5 out of 5
Rua da PSP 12, Faro
Stay at this hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach are ...
7.8/10 Good! (167 reviews)
"Good price for quality and service"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

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Alameda Exclusive House
Occidental Faro

Occidental Faro

4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is AU$313 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$313
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Terrible buffet"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Occidental Faro
AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is AU$255 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
AU$255
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,023 reviews)
"It's a bit dated in areas, but generally still maintained and has charm. Staff were great and the pool and bar were fun."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

AP Eva Senses
Roots Hotel

Roots Hotel

3 out of 5
R Francisco Barreto 32, Faro
The price is AU$160 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
AU$160
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
"Very convenient to the train and bus. Staff friendly and helpful"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Roots Hotel
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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 Old Town Square or Faro Town Hall while you're exploring the area.

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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 featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Sé

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

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

Sé
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Gambelas

While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gambelas
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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 A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.

Paço Branco
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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.

Praia de Faro

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