Paço Branco
Faro
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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.

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 lively bars.

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.

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 check out its lively bars.

Faro Town Hall
Faro Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Sé e São Pedro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? 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.
Things to do

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]

Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
Top hotels in Paço Branco

AP Eva Senses
Clean rooms,great helpful staff.Wonderful breakfast room with a piano player. Hotel is in a great location on the harbour.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Booked this hotel because they claimed "heated outdoor pool" pool is not heated. Extremely cold.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Impressed with the hotel and staff
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Occidental Faro
Very nice the only issue
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

PortoBay Blue Ocean
Wonderful hotel, with excellent facilities, rooms and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Roots Hotel
Spotless room amazing staff
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Paço Branco

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.

Vale de Seixos
When in Vale de Seixos, you can plan a visit to Ria Formosa Natural Park and Forum Algarve Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Falfosa
While Falfosa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.

Sé
While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square.

Faro City Centre
Faro City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Faro Marina or A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.
