São Pedro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

São Pedro
Carmo Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Carmo Church showing heritage elements
Carmo Church showing a church or cathedral, a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Photo by Friso Van Herk
Photo by Friso Van Herk

Popular places to visit

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 Island Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views

Faro Island Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.

Faro Island Beach
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
Estoi Palace

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 lively bars.

Estoi Palace

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

Activities

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

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

AU$88
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour
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
Lagos and Carvoeiro - From Faro and Vilamoura

Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.

AU$370
per adult
Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.
Benagil cave from the top view

Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour

AU$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
Benagil cave

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

AU$123
per adult
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Arches of Praia da Marinha
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More

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

AU$88
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 São Pedro Hotel Deals

AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses
4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is AU$365 per night from 16 June to 17 June
AU$365
16 June - 17 June
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Ticked all the boxes for us apart from the pool, which was surprisingly inaccessible for many. As it is often a bit of a hub and something normally enjoyed by many, I was taken aback by the poor quality, bordering on dangerous. It would singularly put me off going there again."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

AP Eva Senses
Roots Hotel
Roots Hotel
3 out of 5
R Francisco Barreto 32, Faro
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$241 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$241
30 June - 1 July
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! (123 reviews)
"Rooms are big. Hotel and room is clean and well equipped."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Roots Hotel
ibis Faro Algarve
ibis Faro Algarve
2 out of 5
Rua Poeta Antonio Aleixo, 204, Nº de Registo:285, Faro
The price is AU$186 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$186
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (737 reviews)
"Staff was excellent!!! Professional, friendly and helpful. The room was small. The pool area was very nice. The eating area was very nice. All in all a good place to stay. Used Uber to get to mall, train, bus, beach and downtown Faro.Uber was very inexpensive. Did I say “Staff was Excellent! “"

Reviewed on 22 May 2025

ibis Faro Algarve
Luxury Guest House Opus One
Luxury Guest House Opus One
4 out of 5
R. Serpa Pinto 37, Faro, Faro
The price is AU$265 per night from 17 June to 18 June
AU$265
17 June - 18 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa guesthouse in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (122 reviews)
"An excellent location. Walking distance to so many different locations and options in any one direction"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Luxury Guest House Opus One
À da Avó - The Guesthouse
À da Avó - The Guesthouse
3 out of 5
Rua Ascensao Guimaraes, 55, Faro
The price is AU$123 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$123
18 June - 19 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, rainfall showerheads, and an in-room coffeemaker. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews)
"The stay was a throw back to the 60s when I first traveled Europe. It’s a family run business for generations. They were extremely warm and accommodating. We needed to take the train early the next morning, and the station was within walking distance. Breakfast is generous. I didn’t even mind having ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

À da Avó - The Guesthouse
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is AU$598 per night from 26 June to 27 June
AU$598
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! (668 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing hotel! Excellent hotel. I’ve travelled quite extensively and I must say I loved the Epic Sana hotel. Excellent service, great food, very clean, well maintained property and amazing beaches. This is a must stay if you ever go to Portugal Algarve. ❤️"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around São Pedro

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
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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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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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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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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