Things to do in Faro

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Faro Island Beach featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views
Faro featuring a lighthouse and a sunset
Faro featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a lighthouse
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Faro Cathedral featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

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What to do in Faro


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Areas of Faro

Faro Cathedral which includes heritage elements

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 Faro Cathedral.

Faro City Centre
Faro featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a lighthouse

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

Faro Old Town as well as a small group of people

Faro Old Town

For centuries, Faro’s fortified walls have enclosed the city’s most intriguing treasures, from the cathedral’s chamber of bones to a castle converted into a brewery.

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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.

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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
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Poço do Mouro

Poço do Mouro might not have many top sights, but Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Poço do Mouro