Pão Branco Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Pão 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.
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.
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.
Estoi Palace
Find out about the history of Estoi with a stop at Estoi Palace. 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.
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.
Activities
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
From Faro: 2-Island, 2-Stop Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour
Romantic Faro: Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour
Our pick of the best Pão Branco Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
Yes excellent.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Yes, mainly the boy that work at reception
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Could not fault the room. Clean and very well maintained
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Crowne Plaza Vilamoura - Algarve by IHG
Great hotel at a great location.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Occidental Faro
Great service lovely will Be back
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Wyndham Grand Algarve
Everything about the Wyndham Grand is 5 stars from the rooms the facilities,food and above all the Staff who make the stay memorable in every way.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pão 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.
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.
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 Algarve Stadium.
São Pedro
If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
