Sé Travel Guide

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Faro featuring a sunset, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Algarve
Faro showing a sunset and a lighthouse
Algarve featuring wild flowers
Faro which includes a lighthouse, general coastal views and a beach

Popular places to visit

Old Town Square

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 lively bars.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral showing a coastal town

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

Hospital Faro

If Hospital Faro is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Sé e São Pedro.

Hospital Faro

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

Praia do Farol

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia do Farol during your trip to Faro?

Praia do Farol

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 top-notch restaurants.

Algarve Regional Museum

Activities

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

NZ$68
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
Picture 10 for Activity From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

NZ$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) /

Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)

NZ$763
per traveller
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)
Eastern Algarve - Full-Day Trip

Eastern Algarve - Full-Day Trip

NZ$90
per adult
Eastern Algarve - Full-Day Trip
Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

NZ$129
per adult
Lisbon City Tour & Shopping
Cloisters at the Fatima Sanctuary

Fatima and Aljustrel Day Tour from Algarve

NZ$137
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Fatima and Aljustrel Day Tour from Algarve
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Our pick of the best Sé Hotel Deals

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is NZ$225 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$225
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Great and fast check in process"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3HB Faro

3HB Faro

5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is NZ$765 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$765
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury 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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (516 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Exceptional level of service with a smile. Breakfast really good. Location fantastic, everything within walking distance. Rooftop pool area is also very impressive. Impossible to find a fault really. This is almost definitely the best hotel in Faro. Thanks for an incredibly enjoyable ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

3HB Faro
Occidental Faro

Occidental Faro

4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is NZ$361 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$361
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
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 restaurant in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Faro fantanstic
"From check in to check out - our stay was excellent. The atmosphere was most pleasant which tells you it is very well managed with no grumpiness whatsoever. The location was central for all the things like restaurants, ferries, buses and railway station. Our advice is to use theses to maximise your ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Occidental Faro
Alameda Exclusive House

Alameda Exclusive House

2.5 out of 5
Rua da PSP 12, Faro
Stay at this hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Faro Island Beach and Olhao Harbour are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
"Hotel is very nice and comfortable. Bed is great. Bathroom spacious and clean. Only issue was the functioning of the controls in sink and shower. It is not intuitive. Took me forever to figure out the shower. Also we learned that Portugal hotels require your passport info. Faro also wanted 2€ each ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

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Alameda Exclusive House
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG

4 out of 5
Av. do Estádio, PO Box 2445, Albufeira
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$296 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$296
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (232 reviews)
"Super hotel and whilst it says 20 mins to the beach its an easy walk. Tgere is a courtsey bus too tho. Comfirr noted as 4....they changed our bed halfcway through our stay and changed the pillows to hard. When we asjed for a change to soft it still wasn't right. We had a kettlle in the room but supplies ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is NZ$204 per night from 26 July to 27 July
NZ$204
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Perfect for what we wanted, a clean hotel very close to Faro airport as our flight was late"

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Sé

Faro Cathedral featuring heritage elements

Faro City Centre

Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and Faro Cathedral while in the area.

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
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São Pedro

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

São Pedro
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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 Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market.

Bela Curral
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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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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 Stadium.

Paço Branco

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