São Pedro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 lively bars.
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 lively bars.
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 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 lively bars.
Activities
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise 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]
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Romantic Faro: Whisper of Love Exploration Game and Tour
From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour
Our pick of the best São Pedro Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
Amazing variety of food at breakfast! Lots to choose from. Great bar/restaurant with views across the marina. Room was a good size.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Roots Hotel
Very welcoming, helpful staff. Room was very impressive. Not large but newly renovated with many more features than expected (even a dishwasher). The rear courtyard with small pool was very relaxing.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo
Front desk clerk was super friendly. Very well situated, near everything by foot. Very clean
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
ibis Faro Algarve
Great for an overnight stop not far from the airport but not noisy. Staffed 24/7 so able to get food and drink when we arrived late evening.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Made Inn Faro
Nice boutique hotel with a great breakfast. A 10-15 minute walk to central Faro. Room was on the smaller size but very clean and had everything we needed. Good price for value.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
It was first time to be in Portugal but the experience was unforgettable moments in life . The food was good and the welcoming experience was amazing. Will be back soon with our children and also the area was very quite which will be ideal for taking a break from England.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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.
