Visitor Information
Opening Times
NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY
Monday to Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
09:30 – 15:00
Sunday
Closed for tourist visits
Open only for religious celebrations
Mass at 12:00
MARCH TO OCTOBER
Monday to Friday
10:00 – 19:00
Saturday
09:30 – 15:00
Sunday
Closed for tourist visits
Open only for religious celebrations
Mass at 12:00
Note: These times may be subject to change due to religious services or special cultural events.
Tickets and Prices
Standard Ticket €5
Senior (65+) €3.50
Over 65 years old / Citizen Card
Student Ticket €3.50
Students aged 15 to 25 / Student Card
Other conditions: Local visitors (Saturdays), study visits, children under 14, and people with disabilities who require assistance may benefit from free admission, provided it is duly requested and authorized by the Chapter.
How to Get Here
Location
Sé Catedral de Faro Largo da Sé 8000-138 Faro Portugal
GPS: 37.0165°N, 7.9336°W
Parking
Nearest Car Park: São Francisco Car Park (200m away)
Largo da Sé is located within Faro’s Historic Quarter, which has restricted vehicle access. We recommend parking in the designated car parks and walking to the Cathedral (a 2–5 minute walk).
Acessibility
Mobilidade Reduzida
The Cathedral provides access for visitors with limited mobility.Limitações
Due to the historic nature of the building, some areas may have restricted access. Bell Tower: The climb to the bell tower is not accessible to those with limited mobility. Cloister and Chapels: Please note that the cloister and some chapels involve steps.Visitor Rules
Please respect the following:
Dress Code: As this is a place of worship, we kindly ask for respectful attire (shoulders and knees covered).Silence: Please maintain a quiet and contemplative atmosphere.
Photography: Permitted without flash.
Video: For personal (non-commercial) use only.
Mobile Phones: Please keep devices on silent or turned off.
The following are not permitted:
Smoking.Eating or drinking.
Pets (except for assistance dogs).
Touching objects or works of art.
Disturbing ongoing religious services.
What to See
Recommended Duration: 45–90 minutes
Don’t Miss:
The Chancel – Proto-Baroque altarpiece and gilded coffered ceilings (1640).
Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament – The only Eucharistic altarpiece in the Algarve (1673).
The Grand Organ – A 1715 instrument with unique Chinoiserie decoration.
The Bell Tower – A viewpoint with panoramic vistas over Faro and the Ria Formosa.
The Chapel of Bones – 17th-century funerary art.
Cathedral Museum – A collection of sacred art from the 15th to the 19th century.
The Cloister – A space of quiet contemplation and the entrance to the museum.
Baroque Chapels – Eleven chapels featuring gilded woodcarvings and polychrome tiles.
Suggested Route
- Entrance via the access ramp.
- Aisles and Doric columns.
- The Chancel (High Altar).
- Side Chapels (beginning on the right-hand side).
- Historic Organs.
- The Sacristy.
- The Cloister and Chapel of Bones.
- Cathedral Museum.
- The Bell Tower (final climb for panoramic views).
FAQ
Booking is not required for individual visitors, but it is highly recommended for groups and guided tours.
Between 45 minutes and 2 hours, depending on your pace and whether you include the museum and the bell tower.
Yes, access to the tower is included in your ticket. Please note that there are several flights of stairs and no lift.
Only for religious services. There are no tourist visits permitted on Sundays.
The historic quarter has restricted vehicle access. Please use the nearby public car parks (within 200–300m).
Yes, provided you do not use a flash and the photos are for personal use only.
As this is an active place of worship, we ask for respectful attire (shoulders and knees covered).
Your ticket includes access to the Cathedral and its chapels, the Museum, and the Bell Tower (with panoramic views of the city and the Ria Formosa).
Also Nearby
Within the Historic Quarter (on foot):
Arco da Vila (100m) – The monumental gateway to the old town.
Faro Municipal Museum (150m) – Art and archaeology housed in a former convent.
Igreja da Misericórdia (200m) – Featuring 18th-century tiles.
Faro City Walls (50m) – Ancient remains from the Moorish occupation.
Jardim Manuel Bívar (400m) – A pleasant garden located by the harbour.
Slightly Further Afield:
Ria Formosa Natural Park – Boat tours depart regularly from the harbour.Ilha Deserta – An idyllic, uninhabited beach island.
Faro City Centre – Traditional restaurants and local shops.
