Visit Praia de Faro
Popular places to visit
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
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 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 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.
Things to do
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
Top hotels in Praia de Faro
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
AP Eva Senses
Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025
Clube Albufeira Garden Village
Reviewed on 21 May 2025
Viceroy At Ombria Algarve
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Praia de Faro
Gambelas
While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.
São Pedro
If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall 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 Faro Cathedral or Old Town Square while you're exploring the area.
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.
Sé
If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Faro Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.
Torre de Natal
Torre de Natal might not have many top sights, but A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Carmo Church are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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- Falesia Beach
- Sao Rafael Beach
- Vilamoura Marina
- The Strip
- Balaia Golf Village
- Albufeira Marina
- Oura Beach
- Salgados Beach
- Faro Island Beach
- Olhao Harbour
- Praia dos Olhos de Água
- Gale Beach
- Faro Marina
- Vilamoura Beach
- Algarve Shopping Mall
- Peneco Beach
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Herdade dos Salgados Golf
- Estoi Palace
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