Gambelas
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.
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.
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out 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.
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 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.
Things to do
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
From Faro: 2-Hour Guided Bird Watching Boat Trip
Small Group Dolphin and Wildlife Watching Tour in Faro
Gambelas Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
Staff were very helpful Great breakfast and because of an early morning checkout the hotel gave us some breakfast bags Location was good Only negative was some of the lifts were not working
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026
Occidental Faro
Lovely spacious room, central location, tastyfood
Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026
Kimpton Atlântico Algarve by IHG
great hotel with wonderful service , spacious and comfortable rooms
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
NAU Sao Rafael Suites – All Inclusive
Clean, spacious room with every amenity we needed for our 10-day stay. The food was great as well.
Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Absolutely beautiful hotel and spotless! The ladies (Jessica/Jennifer?) at the front desk were incredible and gave great recommendations for places to eat, how to get to different areas etc. would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Roots Hotel
Spacious room, well-appointed, pristine and clean. Great location. Highly recommended, would stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Gambelas
São Pedro
If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Faro City Centre
Faro City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Faro Marina or A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.
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.
Praia de Faro
While visiting Praia de Faro, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Sé
While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square.
Falfosa
While Falfosa might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Algarve Stadium and Quinta do Lago Golf.
