Sé Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Faro featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Algarve
Faro showing a sunset and a lighthouse
Algarve featuring wild flowers
Faro which includes a lighthouse, general coastal views and a beach

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

Praia do Farol

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia do Farol during your trip to Faro?

Praia do Farol

Hospital Faro

If Hospital Faro is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Sé e São Pedro.

Hospital Faro

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 culturally rich area.

A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve

Porta Nova

Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Porta Nova. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Porta Nova

Activities

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

AU$61
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

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

AU$97
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) /

Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)

AU$695
per traveller
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)
Eastern Algarve - Full-Day Trip

Eastern Algarve - Full-Day Trip

AU$81
per adult
Eastern Algarve - Full-Day Trip
Traditional Algarve

Traditional Algarve

AU$84
per adult
Traditional Algarve
Olhão: Ria Formosa Boat Cruise to Armona and Culatra

Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands 3-Hour Boat Tour

AU$581
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands 3-Hour Boat Tour
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Our pick of the best Sé Hotel Deals

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$182 per night from 17 June to 18 June
AU$182
17 June - 18 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (985 reviews)
"Easy check room ready before check in time On check out the receptionist saw that mu hand was bling as i fell on the cobbles she got the first aid kit eased it pit cream and several plasters WELL DONE 1 didnt get her name but it was 930am 1 june blond hair glasses THANK YOU"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 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, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (109 reviews)
Brilliant Staff
"Room was great, large windows so very bright, bed very comfortable and shower was lovely - staff on the desk was amazing, gave us a hand drawn map showing us the best places to go as he was a local, top tier service which we loved."

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

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Alameda Exclusive House
Occidental Faro
Occidental Faro
4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Great breakfast and roof top view Helpful staff Good location Good hotel"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

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Occidental Faro
3HB Faro
3HB Faro
5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is AU$528 per night from 17 June to 18 June
AU$528
17 June - 18 June
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! (506 reviews)
"I think this hotel has the most comfortable bed and pillow for side sleepers! The bathroom was also the most gorgeous modern bathroom I have ever seen with copper/rose gold fixtures and has an amazing rain shower. The staff are very friendly. The breakfast was wonderful with many choices. The onsite ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

3HB Faro
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is AU$666 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$666
26 June - 27 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (671 reviews)
"The property was beautiful, clean, and staff was friendly. The resort is situated on a beautiful cliff side beach. Parking was free and the valet feature is extremely convenient. Also appreciated the ability to have poolside service and order via QR code right from where you are sitting. The resort ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is AU$201 per night from 23 June to 24 June
AU$201
23 June - 24 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Easy 10 minute walk to the airport whatever time of day. Excellent and very helpful staff on duty. We had a toasted sandwich and a drink but other dining options next door or a supermarket close by. Added bonus was the swimming pool"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around Sé

Faro Cathedral showing heritage elements

Faro City Centre

Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and Faro Cathedral while in the area.

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
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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 Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market.

Bela Curral
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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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Chaveca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chaveca and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina.

Chaveca

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