Faro City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Faro City Centre
Popular places to visit
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
In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats.
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 visit 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.
A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve
Enjoy a show at A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve, a popular theatre in Sé e São Pedro. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Activities
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
Our pick of the best Faro City Centre Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
The room and bathroom were very clean and comfortable. The breakfast had lots of choices. Staff were helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Occidental Faro
Room was spotless though a little dated. Location was excellent and roof top breakfast room and bar were good with good views
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Roots Hotel
Very very clean
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Clean room, excellent location, friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
3HB Faro
Incredible service and facilities!
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
Friendly staff, clean room
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Faro City Centre
Faro Old Town
The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Faro Old Town. Make a stop by Old Town Square or Faro Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
São Pedro
If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Sé
If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
Gambelas
While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
