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 lively bars.

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: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

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

AU$95
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

AU$60
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour

From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour

AU$86
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour
Benagil cave

From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha

AU$112
per adult
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha
Lagos and Carvoeiro - From Faro and Vilamoura

Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.

AU$344
per adult
Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More

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

AU$86
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More
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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$269 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
AU$269
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"The property was in a perfect central location overlooking the attractive marina. The staff, buffet breakfast and hotel were all excellent. Our only negative was that noisy construction work was being carried out whilst we were there which resonated throughout the hotel from about mid morning to ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

AP Eva Senses
Roots Hotel
Roots Hotel
3 out of 5
R Francisco Barreto 32, Faro
The price is AU$191 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$191
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (58 reviews)
"We were welcomed by Manuel at front desk who made us feel at home. Most helpful. The sights, restaurants, shops and bars all walkable. Many wonderful options for all"

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Roots Hotel
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is AU$326 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
AU$326
includes taxes & fees
7 Apr - 8 Apr
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)
"Close to city"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Hotel Faro & Beach Club
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$114 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (941 reviews)
Great central Faro hotel at good price
"Great hotel, within 10-15 mins walking distance to Faro Old Town, Marina and bus/train station, very near shopping street. Perfect for overnight stays, super convenient location. Room was large, spacious double bed with comfy mattress, duvet and included towels/toiletries, tea/coffee/kettle, and ..."

Reviewed on 26 Mar. 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3HB Faro
3HB Faro
5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is AU$413 per night from 15 Apr to 16 Apr
AU$413
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr
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! (474 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, staff were lovely and helpful. Hotel is ideally situated in the middle of everything you’d want in Faro."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

3HB Faro
Alameda Exclusive House
Alameda Exclusive House
2.5 out of 5
Rua da PSP 12, Faro
The price is AU$92 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$92
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (79 reviews)
"Great location, large room with balcony"

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Alameda Exclusive House
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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.

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São Pedro

If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Carmo Church 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, Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sé
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Torre de Natal

Torre de Natal might not have many top sights, but Carmo Church 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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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 Olhao Municipal Market and Carmo Church.

Bela Curral

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