São Pedro
Faro
Visit São Pedro
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.
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.
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 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.
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]
From Vilamoura: Sunset Catamaran Experience
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
PREMIUM Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry & Dolphin search
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Top hotels in São Pedro
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
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
"Good sized room and good location"
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Luxury Guest House Opus One
"We had a big outdoor terrace overlooking the pool and it was a really nice relaxing place to hang out. The property is spread across two entrance doors, which I found a bit odd, but generally this is a great place to spend time in Faro. Sorry we missed the port tasting though!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
AP Eva Senses
"Nice gym, nice pool and sauna. Great location"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Made Inn Faro
"The only parking available was street parking and it was difficult to find at times as well a difficult getting in and out of parking sports. The bathroom was very small with no mirror but otherwise it was a good stay."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
À da Avó - The Guesthouse
"Super lovely guesthouse. You feel like one of the locals staying here. Check-in is easy and ‘self-serve’ so no real time restrictions and the kitchen is a huge bonus, with super lovely simple breakfast of rolls, cereal, fruit and pastries. Just a shame we couldn’t stay longer!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Where to stay in São Pedro
Faro City Centre
Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and Algarve Regional Museum while in the area.
Sé
If you're spending some time in Sé, Old Town Square and Ilha da Barreta Beach are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
Gorjoes
While Gorjoes may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Algarve Stadium and Old Town.
