São Pedro
Travel Guide
Visit São Pedro
Occidental Faro
"Great, convenient location to historic town, pier, restaurants and bars, nice, clean room, helpful staff and most of all great rooftop bar and breakfast with small pool. The breakfast choices and quality are outstanding."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
"Love this hotel. So close to the airport, close to car hire, swimming pool on site,close to supermarket with café, altogether perfect place to stay. Beds comfy, lovely shower, what more can I say!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Real Marina Hotel & Spa
"Great place to stay - hotel well looked after and very convenient location."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Pedras d'el Rei
"Very easy walk and open train to the beach on Ilha de Tavira. Room was nice and lots of villas to choose from when booking. We drove into the old town of Tavira which was very charming. The pool closes ontime and the area is very quiet in the evenings."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Real Marina Residence
"The unit was huge and clean. Very comfortable and had a great view."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Cardeal Suites & Apartments
"It was in a good location, so convenient to go back and rest, then enjoy the evening by the Marina. Visiting nearby cities via train was easy. Unit was very comfortable, full kitchen with more than enough utensils and dishes. It was definitely an upscale apartment. Walking distance to more than one ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Popular places to visit
Tavira Castle
Look out across the rooftops of historic Tavira from a tower in this ruined fortress, which has withstood royal sieges, pirate attacks and natural disasters.
Roman Bridge
Despite its name, Tavira’s central footbridge wasn’t constructed during the Roman Empire, but it does sit where an ancient bridge once was.
Praca da Republica
Check out Tavira’s main square, which served as the town’s marketplace for centuries and is now surrounded by restaurants and elegant heritage buildings with preserved façades.
Misericordia Church
Dating back to the 16th century, this church is one of the Algarve’s most exquisite pieces of Renaissance architecture that includes remarkable stonemasonry.
Old Town
Learn about the local history of Santa Maria e Santiago when you take a trip to Old Town. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall during your stay in Santa Maria e Santiago. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars.
Things to do
Ria Formosa: Armona and Culatra Islands 3-Hour Boat Tour
Amazing West: Silves, Lagos & Sagres Day Tour
Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, and Tavira
- Faro Island Beach
- Olhao Harbour
- Faro Marina
- Olhao Municipal Market
- Ilha de Tavira Beach
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Tavira Castle
- Ilha da Armona Beach
- Ilha da Culatra Beach
- Tavira Gran Plaza Shopping Mall
- Vila Real Santo Antonio Harbour
- Manta Rota Beach
- Ilha da Barreta Beach
- Roman Bridge
- Terra Estreita Beach
- Estoi Palace
- Forum Algarve Mall
- Carmo Church
- Praca da Republica
