Faro City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Faro Cathedral featuring interior views, a church or cathedral and religious elements

Popular places to visit

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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.

Old Town Square
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Faro Cathedral

In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats.

Faro Cathedral
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Carmo Church

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Carmo Church
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Faro Marina

4/5(1 review)

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 lively bars.

Faro Marina
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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.

A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve
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Arch to the Old Town district of Faro

You can learn about the history of Sé e São Pedro with a visit to Arch to the Old Town district of Faro. Amble around this relaxing area's marina or seek out the golf courses.

Arch to the Old Town district of Faro

Activities

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Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour

NZ$88
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Benagil Cave Marinha Carvoeiro From Faro Full day Tour
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Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro

NZ$70
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
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From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour

NZ$70
Per adult
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
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From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour

NZ$70
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Olhão: Ria Formosa 3-Island Full-Day Tour
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Loulé: Explore the Quinta da Tôr Winery with Wine Tasting

NZ$30
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Loulé: Explore the Quinta da Tôr Winery with Wine Tasting
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Faro, Olhão & Tavira Tour with Fado Show

NZ$128
Per adult
Faro, Olhão & Tavira Tour with Fado Show
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Our pick of the best Faro City Centre Hotel Deals

Alameda Exclusive House
Alameda Exclusive House
3 out of 5
Rua da PSP 12, Faro
The price is NZ$125 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$125
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach are ...
7.2/10 Good! (33 reviews)
"We stayed for a few nights and the property was fantastic as a base to see Garo and the surrounding area."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Alameda Exclusive House
AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses
4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is NZ$300 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$300
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Great rooftop bar and pool. Pool is big and warm. Rooms are great and modern. Convenient parking. Breakfast was a little below par. Convenient location. Helpful staff."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2024

AP Eva Senses
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is NZ$352 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
NZ$352
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
City Centre Gem
"The staff both at reception and the bar/restaurant are exceptional. They cannot be faulted for their attitude, nothing was an issue, they went out of their way to make our overnight stay comfortable. The room is modern and minimalist but comfortable. With an underground carpark at 18 euros per night, ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Hotel Faro & Beach Club
3HB Faro
3HB Faro
5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is NZ$524 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
NZ$524
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)
"I cannot recommend this place enough! Absolutely amazing! The basic room was so spacious and big! Extremely clean and beautiful amenities! I cannot say of bad thing!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

3HB Faro
Hotel Sol Algarve by Kavia
Hotel Sol Algarve by Kavia
2 out of 5
Rua Infante Dom Henrique 52, Faro
The price is NZ$189 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$189
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (696 reviews)
"Nice stay. Clean and staff were friendly. Easy to check in. Overall a good experience!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Hotel Sol Algarve by Kavia
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
4 out of 5
Rua Joaquim Pedro Samora 2, Albufeira, Faro
The price is NZ$281 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
NZ$281
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (254 reviews)
"Hotel was beautiful and well kept with regular housekeeping daily, however beware of the strip outside of the hotel. Every night blaring music will be impossible to sleep. Near toward the strip side is unbearable but other side is still able to hear the noisy mess of the nightlife"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2024

Hotel Califórnia Urban Beach – Adults only
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Other neighbourhoods around Faro City Centre

Faro Old Town as well as a small group of people

Faro Old Town

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Faro Old Town. Make a stop by Faro Cathedral or Old Town Square while you're exploring the area.

Faro Old Town
Carmo Church which includes heritage elements

São Pedro

If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.

São Pedro
Faro which includes a beach, a sunset and a lighthouse

Sé

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sé, Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

Sé
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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.

Gambelas
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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 Olhao Municipal Market and Carmo Church.

Bela Curral
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Paço Branco

While there might not be top attractions in Paço Branco, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Estoi Palace and Forum Algarve Mall.

Paço Branco

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