Praia de Faro
Faro
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.
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 top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
From Faro: Catamaran Boat Trip to Deserta Island with Stop
Faro: Ria Formosa Guided Sunset Tour by Catamaran
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Praia de Faro Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Algarve Albufeira by IHG
Breakfast was the best! We loved the staff throughout our whole stay, very nice and informative. Very clean and kept hotel.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Really surprised that epic sana was so well run. Fine dining, Uddo and Lima restaurants were all excellent. If I’d been told that fine dining was Michelin star I wouldn’t have been surprised, really top notch. The uddo japanese restaurant was also so much better than the usual sticks and sushi that ...
Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026
Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
Travelled with a 3 year old, would 100% return to this same location. The staff were amazing, kids were accepted everywhere (except the indoor heated pool sadly, although understandably cause it's a spa). The kids playground was wonderful with daily activities, engaged and kind care staff during ...
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
Pine Cliffs Hotel, a Luxury Collection Resort, Algarve
Perfect would go back
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
Occidental Faro
Very clean well positioned hotel, pool area was small and very few sun loungers, the only disadvantage we found
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Incredible hotel! Super modern and well designed. No direct beach access but there is nearby. Staff very friendly and helpful. The food is good and the staff can help recommend local places to eat. Plenty of space to lie by the pools. Could be a few more loungers at the adult pool. Nice modern gym. ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
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 Parque Natural da Ria Formosa.
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 Old Town Square and Ilha da Barreta Beach.
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.
