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 seaside 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 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.
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.
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 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.
Top hotels in Sé
Occidental Faro
Great reception staff. Rooftop is nice but chairs are not comfortable and menu should include small snacks. Nice breakfast. Comfy bed but pillows weren’t that great.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
3HB Faro
Great service and attentiveness from the staff. Property is clean and amenities are plenty. Great location too.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Alameda Exclusive House
Excellent room, spotlessly clean. Just a quick stay but would certainly stay again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Small rooms but adequate for the 2 nights we stayed. Rates as a 5-star hotel, more like a 3-star hotel. Location good for walking in the city center and sights. No on-site parking if you have a car.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Breakfast was the best! We loved the staff throughout our whole stay, very nice and informative. Very clean and kept hotel.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Really surprised that epic sana was so well run. Fine dining, Uddo and Lima restaurants were all excellent. If I’d been told that fine dining was Michelin star I wouldn’t have been surprised, really top notch. The uddo japanese restaurant was also so much better than the usual sticks and sushi that ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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 Old Town Square 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 Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 Forum Algarve Mall and Algarve Stadium.
