Sé Travel Guide
Faro
Popular places to visit
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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
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.
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 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.
Hospital Faro
If Hospital Faro is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Sé e São Pedro.
Top hotels in Sé
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Did not eat breakfast. We had a wonderful stay, hotel was all that we wanted, convenient to the beach, bars and restaurants. Staff very pleasant and helpful;. Rooms clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Occidental Faro
Great service lovely will Be back
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
3HB Faro
All excellent
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
AP Eva Senses
Situated near the railway and bus stations next to the marina right in the centre. But not noisy. Friendly staff with good spoken English, really good buffet breakfast and good supper on Floor 5 with panoramic views. Swimming pool. Nice clean spacious rooms with easy to operate AC. Ask for a room ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Clean immaculate rooms helpful staff, easy to catch ubers to and from, afew onsite restaurants and lounges
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
We had an excellent stay. The only problem we had during our stay was with an ant infestation in our room. We were moved to another room efficiently by the staff and then enjoyed the rest of our stay. Thank you for an excellent stay at the Holiday Inn, Albufeira
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sé
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 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 Ria Formosa Natural Park 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.
Chaveca
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chaveca and surrounding area, you can visit A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Algarve Stadium.
Laranjeiro
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Laranjeiro and surrounding area, you can visit Algarve Stadium and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.
