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

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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 lively bars.

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 top-notch restaurants.

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: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop

From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop

AU$18
per adult
From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

AU$71
per adult
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

AU$72
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

AU$21
per traveller
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

AU$30
per adult
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Condor de Vilamoura

3 Hour Cruise Experience from Vilamoura

AU$57
per adult
3 Hour Cruise Experience from Vilamoura
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$328 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$328
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Brilliant breakfast Lovely rooms. I would’ve scored it higher, but the pool area lets it down. Broken sunbeds, very tired area. Like I said the breakfast was brilliant, but we had an evening meal in the restaurant and it was poor! Definitely not worth the €25 per head"

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

AP Eva Senses
Roots Hotel

Roots Hotel

3 out of 5
R Francisco Barreto 32, Faro
The price is AU$272 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$272
28 Aug - 29 Aug
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 Island Beach and Olhao Harbour ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews)
"Miguel was super welcoming and an helpful resource. Well located for Faro area. Nice room with a Kitchen."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 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$237 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$237
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (751 reviews)
"Vasco was super friendly"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 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$266 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
AU$266
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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 Island Beach and Olhao ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (141 reviews)
"Faro is a small town, emphasis on small, and very walkable. Our stay was great, no complaints at all. We had no issues checking in, the front desk was able to communicate with us via whatsapp which was very convenient, our room was comfortable and included a mini fridge. The location was perfect ..."

Reviewed on 25 Jul. 2025

Luxury Guest House Opus One
Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AU$189 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$189
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (993 reviews)
"Super convenient. Would like to see an option of a mini fridge in the rooms; however the staff were extremely accommodating and kept a few things in a staff fridge for us."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is AU$226 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$226
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
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Other neighbourhoods around São Pedro

Faro Cathedral featuring 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 A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve 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 featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views

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 Faro Marina 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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