Faro City Centre

Faro

Faro Cathedral which includes heritage elements
Faro Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a church or cathedral and interior views
Faro Cathedral featuring religious elements, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
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 marina in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town

Faro Cathedral

The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.

Faro Cathedral
Carmo Church featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Carmo Church

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.

Faro Marina

A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve

Get tickets for a show at A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve, a theater with a story to tell in Sé e São Pedro. Wander 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 take a trip to Porta Nova. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Porta Nova

Things to do

Jeep splashing through the water in Algarve

Jeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included

P4,671
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Jeep Safari 4X4 Algarve Expedition with Lunch Included
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

P2,271
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

P3,244
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

P3,568
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

P3,244
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.

P13,625
per adult
Lagos and Carvoeiro - Private from Faro.
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Top hotels in Faro City Centre

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is P8,027 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
P8,027
P8,774 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (987 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 Jun 22, 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses
4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is P11,773 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P11,773
P12,679 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The property and the staff were great although i thought the rooms were a bit sparse . Both the breakfast and the evening meal were buffets and unfortunately the food was only luke warm. There were good areas to sit dotted around the hotel and the view from the upstairs bar were spectacular"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

AP Eva Senses
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! (114 reviews)
"El lugar es nuevo y esta muy lindo. El persona es increible, sobre todo la recepcionista de la tarde, una amabilidad increible. La cocina brinda muchos electrodomesticos que ayudan mucho a la estadia."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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Alameda Exclusive House
Occidental Faro
Occidental Faro
4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is P9,904 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
P9,904
P10,766 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
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)
"Location, location, location. Location of the hotel is good. Never saw the sauna as it wasn’t close to the pool. Staff was good except that the night clerk didn’t suggest the water bottles in the fridge. Hotel looked run-down."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Occidental Faro
Roots Hotel
Roots Hotel
3 out of 5
R Francisco Barreto 32, Faro
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! (133 reviews)
"Limited access to parking"

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

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Roots Hotel
3HB Faro
3HB Faro
5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is P21,031 per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
P21,031
P22,558 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (509 reviews)
"Staff amazing, pool amazing, food amazing..."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

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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.

Faro Old Town
Carmo Church showing heritage elements

São Pedro

If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.

São Pedro
Faro which includes a sunset, a lighthouse and a sandy beach

Sé

While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square.

Sé
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Gambelas

While Gambelas might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Forum Algarve Mall and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.

Gambelas
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Bela Curral

Bela Curral might not have many top sights, but Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bela Curral
Whole beach to ourselves! The beach in Faro is often overlooked in favour of the other beaches along the Algarve, making it quiet and unspoilt. Close to the airport, it's definitely worth a visit!

Praia de Faro

While visiting Praia de Faro, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Praia de Faro

Faro City Centre