On arrival, Faro’s historic centre is easy to explore on foot; the airport and the train and coach stations are also within reach when it is time to leave. Occidental Faro sits close to the Sé Cathedral, Arco da Vila and Ria Formosa Natural Park. For company gatherings, its modern meeting rooms can be adapted for meetings, workshops, courses and presentations. Ria Formosa restaurant brings local tradition into contemporary cooking, while Cosmopolitan Bar serves snacks and cocktails with sunset views and live music. The rooftop pool and sunbathing area sit beside the bar, and the wellness area has a Turkish bath, sauna and chromotherapy shower. The hotel also runs a free transfer to Sal'Mare Beach Club on Faro beach.