Sé Travel Guide

Faro

Faro which includes a beach, a sunset and a lighthouse
Algarve
Faro featuring a lighthouse and a sunset
Algarve featuring wild flowers
Faro featuring general coastal views, a lighthouse and a beach

Popular places to visit

Old Town Square

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 visit its lively bars.

Old Town Square
Faro Cathedral which includes a coastal town

Faro Cathedral

The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Sé or the Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historic buildings in Faro. It’s located in the historic city centre, in Largo da Sé. The architecture consists of a mixture of different styles: gothic (tower porch, main entrance, and some chapels), mannerist and baroque.

Faro Cathedral

Hospital Faro

If Hospital Faro is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Sé e São Pedro.

Hospital Faro

A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve

Enjoy a show at A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve, a popular theatre in Sé e São Pedro. Wander through the marina and beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve

Praia do Farol

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Praia do Farol during your trip to Faro?

Praia do Farol

Algarve Regional Museum

You can study the exhibits at Algarve Regional Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Algarve Regional Museum

Things to do

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour from Albufeira

Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira

£35
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Dreamer Cave and Dolphins Boat Tour Ticket Albufeira
Picture 10 for Activity From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour

£47
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Faro: Benagil, Algar Seco, and Marinha Adventure Tour
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) /

Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)

£341
per traveller
Transfers (Lisbon - Algarve) / (Algarve - Lisbon)
Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

Lisbon City Tour & Shopping

£57
per adult
Lisbon City Tour & Shopping
Faro to Lisbon Private Transfer with 2 Hour Évora Tour

Faro to Lisbon Private Transfer with 2 Hour Évora Tour

£561
per adult
Faro to Lisbon Private Transfer with 2 Hour Évora Tour
Portimão: Family Gathering

Portimão: Family Gathering

£26
per adult
Portimão: Family Gathering
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Top hotels in Sé

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

Stay Hotel Faro Centro

3 out of 5
Rua de Portugal 17, Faro
The price is £93 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
£93
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (998 reviews)
"Super convenient. Would like to see an option of a mini fridge in the rooms; however the staff were extremely accommodating and kept a few things in a staff fridge for us."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Occidental Faro

Occidental Faro

4 out of 5
Praca D Francisco Gomes 2, Faro
The price is £174 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£174
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Great location, rooms recently renovated and clean."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Occidental Faro
3HB Faro

3HB Faro

5 out of 5
Rua Vasco da Gama nr 33, Faro
The price is £340 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
£340
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury 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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (520 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Exceptional level of service with a smile. Breakfast really good. Location fantastic, everything within walking distance. Rooftop pool area is also very impressive. Impossible to find a fault really. This is almost definitely the best hotel in Faro. Thanks for an incredibly enjoyable ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

3HB Faro
Alameda Exclusive House

Alameda Exclusive House

2.5 out of 5
Rua da PSP 12, Faro
The price is £72 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£72
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Faro Island Beach and Olhao Harbour are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (131 reviews)
"Hotel is very nice and comfortable. Bed is great. Bathroom spacious and clean. Only issue was the functioning of the controls in sink and shower. It is not intuitive. Took me forever to figure out the shower. Also we learned that Portugal hotels require your passport info. Faro also wanted 2€ each ..."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025

Alameda Exclusive House
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto

3 out of 5
Caixa Postal 409-A, Estrada Nacional 125-10, Faro
The price is £127 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
£127
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Faro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel

5 out of 5
Praia da Falésia, Pinhal do Concelho, Albufeira
The price is £394 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
£394
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Albufeira. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (694 reviews)
Really Nice Resort
"The Epic was just that, Epic. The customer service was great, the room spacious with a large comfy balcony and the meals delicious and varied. The pools were a good temperature and had plenty of chairs around them. The beach is a bit of a walk but very nice to have on property. However, the ocean ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Sé

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 A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve while in the area.

Faro City Centre
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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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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Bela Curral

While Bela Curral may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ria Formosa Natural Park and Olhao Municipal Market.

Bela Curral
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Gambelas

3.5/5(6 area reviews)

While Gambelas isn't home to many top sights, Forum Algarve Mall and Faro Marina are some notable places to visit nearby.

Gambelas
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Chaveca

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Chaveca and surrounding area, you can visit Forum Algarve Mall and A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.

Chaveca

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