Praia de Faro Travel Guide
Faro
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Popular places to visit
Faro Island Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Faro Island Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Praia de Faro. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.
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 visit its top-notch restaurants.
Faro Cathedral
Faro Cathedral 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
After visiting Carmo Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sé e São Pedro. Stroll along the marina in this relaxing area or seek out the golf courses.
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.
Top hotels in Praia de Faro
AP Eva Senses
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Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
This resort exceeded our every expectation. From the minute we walked in to the minute we checked out, everything and everyone was fantastic. The lobby area was immaculate, our room was incredible, breakfast buffet was delicious with a wide variety of choices. Staff was attentive to everyone and ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
PortoBay Blue Ocean
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Such a lovely place to stay with lovely staff always so helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Pure Formosa Concept Hotel
For what we paid for our trip over Easter it is hard to pick fault with this place. Our room was exactly as we expected which isn’t always the case when going off the pics provided. Decor throughout is very homely, reception, bar and breakfast areas all very nice and the breakfast itself was decent ...
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Roots Hotel
Overall great stay! The air conditioning didn’t seem to work but we were able to open a door to cool it down.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
INATEL Albufeira
Lovely superior room overlooking the beach in the Praia hotel (note that there are 2 different buildings, so the cheaper rooms are not on in the beachside building). Fell asleep listening to the waves each night. Be aware that the bathroom ‘wall’ is a half-frosted glass pane (though the toilet is ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Praia de Faro
Gambelas
While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Parque Natural da Ria Formosa are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and Algarve Regional Museum while in the area.
Sé
If you're spending some time in Sé, A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.
Falfosa
While there might not be top attractions in Falfosa, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Algarve Stadium and Forum Algarve Mall.
