Faro City Centre
Faro
Visit Faro City Centre
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 beautiful beaches 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.
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 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.
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.
Algarve Regional Museum
You can study the exhibits at Algarve Regional Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
From Faro: Ria Formosa Eco Tour guided by Marine Biologist
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss
Top hotels in Faro City Centre
AP Eva Senses
Staff were extremely courteous, I have stayed here many times and standards remain high. Breakfast is delicious with pianist playing in the background.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
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
Roots Hotel
Room was perfect
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Made Inn Faro
Very good breakfast compared with other Algarve hotels on this trip. Very close to train station which was super handy in pouring rain. Hotel is super clean and in very good nick.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
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 Ria Formosa Natural Park 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.
Paço Branco
While there might not be top attractions in Paço Branco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Faro Marina.
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.
