Faro City Centre Travel Guide
Faro
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
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 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 lively bars.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Faro City Centre
AP Eva Senses
Site dé l’hôtel à proximité de tout à pied et superbe vue de la ville et marina
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Roots Hotel
Great stay! Really enjoyed it. The hotel is near to the city centre. Very convenient
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Occidental Faro
Pool is like a hot tub in size, cold and dirty. This was February. Reception staff not overly helpful. No teabags in room and had to remind them of free wine incentive.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
3HB Faro
Hotel well located. Very clean spacious room. Very large bed and lovely bedding. Large sofa to relax on. Complimentary water. Couldn’t fault the room. Only thing was the view from balcony not great - overlooked a children’s playground but there were never any children so no problem with noise.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
Great internet. Old town area in walking distance . The checkin was great. The area wasn’t the most impressive.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Excellent location, close to shops restsurant and the public free parking. The staff is nice. The rooms are renovated but could be better maintained.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 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 Parque Natural da Ria Formosa 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.
