Faro

Travel Guide

Faro Island Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach
Faro which includes a sunset and a lighthouse
Faro which includes a sunset, a lighthouse and a sandy beach
Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach
Faro Cathedral featuring heritage elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

Where to stay in Faro

Faro Cathedral showing heritage elements

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.

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

4.5/5(54 area reviews)

While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square.

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
Carmo Church showing heritage elements

São Pedro

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

São Pedro
Whole beach to ourselves! The beach in Faro is often overlooked in favour of the other beaches along the Algarve, making it quiet and unspoilt. Close to the airport, it's definitely worth a visit!

Praia de Faro

4.5/5(6 area reviews)

Though Praia de Faro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Faro Island Beach and Quinta do Lago Beach.

Praia de Faro
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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.

Gambelas
AP Eva Senses
AP Eva Senses
4 out of 5
Avenida da Republica, 1, Faro
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice hotel, great breakfast and view. Walkable distance to sightseeing"

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

AP Eva Senses
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is AED 342 per night from May 13 to May 14
AED 342
AED 379 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel was very clean and modern. Breakfast is included. I wasn’t happy to pay for shuttle to airport. Most hotels it’s complimentary."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is AED 296 per night from May 20 to May 21
AED 296
AED 330 total
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (955 reviews)
"Central location"

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
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 business-friendly apartment in Faro. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (167 reviews)
"The Cardeal Suites & Apartments is a quiet oasis, located in an average Faro neighbourhood. It's conveniently located just 5 minutes away from the shopping/restaurant district and 10 minutes from the historic downtown. Claudia, the property manager is super helpful and informative. The cleaning staff ..."

Reviewed on 15 April 2025

Cardeal Suites & Apartments
Aerya
Aerya
2 out of 5
179, Rua Professor Doutor Egas Moniz, Faro
Stay at this aparthotel in Faro. Popular attractions Faro Marina and Faro Island Beach are located nearby.
Aerya
Villa Clara do Sol - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 8
Villa Clara do Sol - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 8
Estoi
Stay at this villa in Faro. Enjoy private pools, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Olhao Harbour and Faro Marina are located nearby.
Villa Clara do Sol - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 8
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

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
28
5 - Excellent 40%
4 - Good
32
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 13%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I wish we had taken the "red umbrella tour" at the beginning of our week in Faro rather than on our last day. The guide was great and gave us a lot of tips about the area and we wished we had more time to explore. I guess we will need to return.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The airport is all we saw of Faro. It was an easy airport to navigate.

5/5 - Excellent

Kim

Very cute little town with great food options

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Faro was beautiful! A very beachy town with a super relaxed atmosphere!

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Certainly a Relaxing/ calming area next to the water.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice place with lots of shops and eateries. Lots of twisty turn roads, but not too difficult to drive around.