Visit São Pedro
Popular places to visit
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 beautiful beaches in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Estoi Palace
Find out about the history of Estoi with a stop at Estoi Palace. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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.
Activities
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Romantic Faro: Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Our pick of the best São Pedro Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
Great choice at breakfast. Well equipped gym. Rooms need a little modernization.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Roots Hotel
Lovely staff, great room with loads of space, really clean, close to everything. Perfect!
Reviewed on 18 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
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
Friendly staff, very knowledgeable. Excellent bedroom and bathroom. Breakfast, good choice of food. Centrally located.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
ibis Faro Algarve
Functional. Front Desk Staff lovely.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Breakfast was great
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around 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 A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve while in the area.
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.
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 Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
