Faro City Centre
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 top-notch restaurants.
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.
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 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 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 culturally rich area.
Things to do
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
![From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45660913/56bd311b-b9cf-4a89-b7fe-1c3dd0a2258d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
Faro: Deserta Island and Farol Island Catamaran Boat Trip
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
From Faro: Ria Formosa Eco Tour guided by Marine Biologist
Top hotels in Faro City Centre
Occidental Faro
"Great, convenient location to historic town, pier, restaurants and bars, nice, clean room, helpful staff and most of all great rooftop bar and breakfast with small pool. The breakfast choices and quality are outstanding."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Roots Hotel
"Central, easily accessible. Coffee room was a bonus. The room safe was not secured to the shelf or to the wall however. We did not use it."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
3HB Faro
"Excellent hotel in Faro"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Alameda Exclusive House
"Clean room. Nice staff."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
"Rooms were clean The staff were polite and helpful air con worked good location very happy over overall"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
"Good sized room and good location"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
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, Old Town Square and Ilha da Barreta Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Torre de Natal
Torre de Natal might not have many top sights, but Algarve Regional Museum and Forum Algarve Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Paço Branco
While there might not be top attractions in Paço Branco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Forum Algarve Mall and Algarve Regional Museum.
Ferradeira
While Ferradeira isn't home to many top sights, Algarve Regional Museum and Ria Formosa Natural Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
