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 lively bars.
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.
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.
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.
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.
Things to do
Faro Airport: Comfortable bus transfer to/from Lagos
Faro Airport (FAO): Shared One-Way Albufeira Bus Transfer
Eco Boat Tour in the Ria Formosa Lagoon from Faro
Sunset Boat Trip of Ria Formosa: an Eco-friendly Tour out from Faro
From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]
Praia de Faro Hotel Deals
AP Eva Senses
Clean rooms,great helpful staff.Wonderful breakfast room with a piano player. Hotel is in a great location on the harbour.
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Amazing hotel. Lovely rooms with bath in it. Spa was Epic! Indoor heated pool just lovely.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
Impressed with the hotel and staff
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Occidental Faro
Very nice the only issue
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Wonderful hotel, with excellent facilities, rooms and friendly staff.
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
Roots Hotel
Spacious room. ( we had the rooftop terrace). Perfect amenities. Clean. Reserve a parking in the garage…well worth it. Restaurant 2-3 doors down was excellent. Great coffee available!
Reviewed on Mar 1, 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 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.
