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$79
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
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
Lagos and Carvoeiro - From Faro and Vilamoura

Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.

AU$369
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$88
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Visit Benagil Cave, Marinha Beach, Algar Seco & More
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast

AU$88
per adult
Benagil Cave Tour From Faro - Discover The Algarve Coast
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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$371 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$371
3 July - 4 July
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything was perfect"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

AP Eva Senses
Roots Hotel
Roots Hotel
3 out of 5
R Francisco Barreto 32, Faro
The price is AU$245 per night from 14 July to 15 July
AU$245
14 July - 15 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! (140 reviews)
Highly recommend Roots!
"We chose this hotel due to proximity, as we arrived by train, and wanted to be able to walk everywhere downtown. We were fortunate to stay at this modern, clean, bright property for 5 nights. We checked in with super friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful staff. Each day we passed through the lobby ..."

Reviewed on 26 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$193 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$193
6 July - 7 July
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! (740 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$271 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$271
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (126 reviews)
"Very friendly staff and a convenient location. Stayed for three nights and found the accommodations very comfortable. I would encourage the owners/operators to introduce themselves. They were nice, but having names would make it feel even more like a guest house."

Reviewed on 23 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$113 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$113
29 July - 30 July
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! (92 reviews)
Short pleasant stay
"Very short overnight stay as landing late at Faro airport. Self check in to a very comfortable room with a great shower. Staff were extremely friendly and a lovely portuguese breakfast was provided. It has a hostel type feel which we really liked and would be a great place to launch your algarve ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

À da Avó - The Guesthouse
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$175 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$175
6 July - 7 July
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! (994 reviews)
"Perfect place for a night's stay in Faro. The hotel was clean, quiet and the staff were very helpful especially in terms of being able to leave luggage before and after check-in and checkout. Breakfast was decent for a hotel of this size, with plenty of choice."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
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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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