São Pedro

Faro

São Pedro
Carmo Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Carmo Church which includes heritage elements
Carmo Church featuring a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Photo by Friso Van Herk
Photo by Friso Van Herk

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Carmo Church showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Carmo Church

4/5(44 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
Faro Island Beach showing a beach and general coastal views

Faro Island Beach

4.5/5(163 reviews)

Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.

Faro Island Beach
Old Town Square

Old Town Square

5/5(5 reviews)

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.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral showing a coastal town

Faro Cathedral

4.5/5(13 reviews)

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
Estoi Palace

Estoi Palace

5/5(1 review)

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.

Estoi Palace

Faro Marina

4.5/5(66 reviews)

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.

Faro Marina

Things to do

Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop

Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop

€17
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cork Factory Tour & Cork Shop
Condor de Vilamoura

3 Hour Cruise Experience from Vilamoura

€30
per adult
3 Hour Cruise Experience from Vilamoura
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos

€17
per adult
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets

Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets

€19
per adult
Authentic Algarve: Loulé Town Tour and Markets
Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children

€12
per traveller
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Eco boat touring the Ria Formosa lagoon

Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro

€25
per adult
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
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Top hotels in São Pedro

AP Eva Senses

AP Eva Senses

4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is €228 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
€228
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel. Brilliant breakfast Lovely rooms. I would’ve scored it higher, but the pool area lets it down. Broken sunbeds, very tired area. Like I said the breakfast was brilliant, but we had an evening meal in the restaurant and it was poor! Definitely not worth the €25 per head"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

AP Eva Senses
Roots Hotel

Roots Hotel

3 out of 5
R Francisco Barreto 32, Faro
The price is €149 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€149
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Faro Island Beach and Olhao Harbour ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (167 reviews)
"Our room was spacious and spotlessly clean. The balcony was enormous but a little sterile with no sunshade and no view whilst sitting. Our only disappointment was that swimming pool area where there were only 2 chairs (& no shade). We weren’t lucky enough in the 5 days we were there to get a ..."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Roots Hotel
Luxury Guest House Opus One

Luxury Guest House Opus One

4 out of 5
R. Serpa Pinto 37, Faro, Faro
The price is €128 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
€128
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star guesthouse in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Faro Island Beach and Olhao ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (144 reviews)
"Originally, we were a little cautious booking this guesthouse, as it was in a similar price bracket to the hostels nearby. However, the vast amount of good reviews sold it to us and now I can see why they're so good! Our stay was faultless, and I really don't think the pictures online do it justice. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Luxury Guest House Opus One
ibis Faro Algarve

ibis Faro Algarve

2 out of 5
Rua Poeta Antonio Aleixo, 204, Nº de Registo:285, Faro
The price is €107 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€107
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (752 reviews)
"Vasco was super friendly"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

ibis Faro Algarve
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is €168 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
€168
5 Aug - 6 Aug
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! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is €391 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
€391
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (701 reviews)
"Felt very clean and upmarket, staff were friendly, and the room was luxurious and spacious. Be mindful, though, that extras can get quite expensive - the spa (100€+), renting a bed at the beach (50-80€), food (60-80€+ for 2), etc."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around São Pedro

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 A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve 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
Faro featuring a sandy beach, a lighthouse and general coastal views

Sé

4.5/5(157 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Faro Cathedral are top sights worth seeing.

Sé
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Gambelas

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gambelas
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Praia de Faro

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Praia de Faro, Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park are top sights worth seeing.

Praia de Faro
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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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