Faro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Faro featuring a lighthouse and a sunset

Where to stay in Faro

Faro Cathedral showing heritage elements

Faro City Centre

Faro City Centre is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Faro Marina and Faro Cathedral while in the area.

Faro City Centre
Faro which includes a beach, a sunset and a lighthouse

4.5/5(157 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Sé, Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square are top sights worth seeing.

Faro Old Town as well as a small group of people

Faro Old Town

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Faro Old Town. Make a stop by Faro Cathedral or Old Town Square while you're exploring the area.

Faro Old Town
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Praia de Faro

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

While Praia de Faro isn't home to many top sights, Faro Island Beach and San Lorenzo Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.

Praia de Faro
Carmo Church which includes heritage elements

São Pedro

If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.

São Pedro
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Lagos e Relvas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Lagos e Relvas and surrounding area, you can visit Estoi Palace and Ruins of Milreu.

Lagos e Relvas
AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses
4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
The price is €180 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
€180
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Staff where really helpful"

Reviewed on 4 Jun 2024

AP Eva Senses
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
Hotel Faro & Beach Club
4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is €199 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
€199
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
City Centre Gem
"The staff both at reception and the bar/restaurant are exceptional. They cannot be faulted for their attitude, nothing was an issue, they went out of their way to make our overnight stay comfortable. The room is modern and minimalist but comfortable. With an underground carpark at 18 euros per night, ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Hotel Faro & Beach Club
3HB Faro
3HB Faro
5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is €298 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
€298
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (338 reviews)
"I cannot recommend this place enough! Absolutely amazing! The basic room was so spacious and big! Extremely clean and beautiful amenities! I cannot say of bad thing!"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

3HB Faro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Cardeal Suites & Apartments
Cardeal Suites & Apartments
4 out of 5
Rua Dr. Coelho de Melo 1, Faro, Faro
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Faro. Enjoy free parking, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
10/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Faro. A short walk to the old town and close to restaurants. The apartment complex is new clean and well maintained. The apartment was huge and well appointed. Parking on site for a small fee. Claudia was helpful and friendly and communicated well. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Cardeal Suites & Apartments
wonderful villa with beautiful view of the mountains
wonderful villa with beautiful view of the mountains
Estoi, Algarve
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Faro. Enjoy private pools, a garden and a pool table. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
Beautiful Place
"We truly enjoyed this location. The host was very responsive to requests. The home is beautiful, as is the property."

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2023

wonderful villa with beautiful view of the mountains
Faro, Algarve, Faro Beach, Beach House Literaly on the dunes
Faro, Algarve, Faro Beach, Beach House Literaly on the dunes
Praia de Faro, Faro
Stay at this holiday home in Faro. Enjoy patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Faro Island Beach and Faro Marina are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"We enjoyed our beach Christmas. We loved walking over to the 2 cafes. Plenty of blankets to snuggle in at night. Plenty of dining options even in the off season. Easy to get to by Uber or ferry, there is also a bus but the construction on the bridge means the stop is far away. For Uber, make sure ..."

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2023

Faro, Algarve, Faro Beach, Beach House Literaly on the dunes
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Faro

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Due to timing, there was a degree of anxiety, and some facilities were closing down. The public transport system worked well, and the boat trip to Isla deserta was fabulous

5/5 - Excellent

Frank

Faro has great restaurants, bars and shopping facilities. The old town and the marina are lovely places to visit. Excellent and varied boat trips to the Ria Formosa Natural Park are available. It's still relatively unspoilt by excessive tourism.

3/5 - Okay

Catherine

Faro definitely needs investment. It was run down in places and lots of graffiti. We took a boat ride which was amazing. The chapel of bones is also worth a visit! Lots of history and heritage... the people and culture are very welcoming!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Fantastic food If you want to learn about the science of the area go the the aquarium on the front Good place for an hour if it rains

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

A quiet city but plenty to do. Shopping, restaurants, culture,history. It has great atmosphere. Well worth a visit before you travel on to your holiday destination.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely and quaint.

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