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Seville day trip from the Algarve
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Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
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From Faro: 7 Valleys Hiking, Benagil Cave, & Snorkeling Tour
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Zip Line - Back in Time Spain to Portugal Tour
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Cork Factory Tour
What to do in Faro
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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 marina in this relaxing area, or check out its lively bars.
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 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 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.
Forum Algarve Mall
During your trip to Sé e São Pedro, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Forum Algarve Mall. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.
Hospital Faro
Though Hospital Faro might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Sé e São Pedro while you are here.
A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve
Get tickets for a show at A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve, a theater with a story to tell in Sé e São Pedro. Wander the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.
Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Faro
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 Faro Cathedral.
Sé
While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square.
Faro Old Town
For centuries, Faro’s fortified walls have enclosed the city’s most intriguing treasures, from the cathedral’s chamber of bones to a castle converted into a brewery.
São Pedro
If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.
Praia de Faro
While visiting Praia de Faro, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Poço do Mouro
Poço do Mouro might not have many top sights, but Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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