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 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.
Estoi Palace
Find out about the history of Estoi when you take a trip to 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
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
From Faro: 2-Hour Guided Bird Watching Boat Trip
Quarteira Town & Gypsy Market Tour with Beach Bliss
From Vilamoura: 2.5-Hour Benagil Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour
Praia de Faro Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
really nice room, brilliant at sunrise with the view over the marina.
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Hotel Da Gale
I booked this hotel then read the review and panicked!i dont think they stayed in the same hotel as us!lovely lady on reception greeted us,room spotlessly clean,breakfast was an added bonus! The views must be some of the best in albufeira!lots of lovely areas to sunbathe too and nice pool. We would ...
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Good internet
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Occidental Faro
Great service lovely will Be back
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
From the first moment when we arrived until the checkout we really enjoyed our stay. The accommodation and amenities are incredible, the staff very attentive and the food extremely delicious. We can absolutely recommend to come here to enjoy the Algarve to the fullest.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Could not fault the room. Clean and very well maintained
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Praia de Faro
Gambelas
While Gambelas might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina.
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 Old Town Square or Faro Town Hall while you're exploring the area.
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.
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 Forum Algarve Mall.
