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Often overshadowed by Algarve giants such as Albufeira and Vilamoura, Faro is a coastal spot brimming with history. Despite its capital status with over 50,000 residents calling the resort home, this fascinating city is often seen as little more than an entry point.

Filled with shopping streets, historic relics everywhere you look and a buzzing nightlife scene, Faro has a lot going for it. Sticking to its Portuguese roots, its medieval quarter remains unchanged with a cathedral dating back to 1251. Away from the city sits Ria Formosa nature reserve, where you can witness more than 270 species of water birds and aquatic creatures – a stark contrast to the city’s busy streets.

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Top hotels in Faro

Eva
Eva
Portugal, Faro
Aqua Ria Boutique Hotel
Aqua Ria Boutique Hotel
Portugal, Faro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Stay Hotel Faro Centro
Portugal, Faro
Faro Boutique Hotel
Faro Boutique Hotel
Portugal, Faro

Faro information

Euro Currency Euro
Portugese Language Portugese
GMT + 1.00 hr Time Zone GMT + 1.00 hr
2hrs 45mins Avg. Flight Time 2hrs 45mins
May - October Peak Travel May - October
£2.50 Price of a pint £2.50
Faro | Average Weather

Map of Faro

More about Faro

Food and drink in Faro

Faro takes you on a culinary journey with restaurants serving up tasty regional classics. There’s something to suit all taste buds whether you’re looking for a light bite with a cup of coffee or a three-course meal accompanied by a bottle of wine.

 

If you’ve come here to try cataplana, we can’t recommend Chefe Branco enough. This fish stew served in a traditional...more

Beautiful beaches in Faro

Unlike the rest of the Algarve, Faro isn’t known for its coastline with no beaches within walking distance. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t travel to its closest shores when you’re craving sand between your toes and salt water hitting your face.

 

The Praia de Faro is your best option, considering it’s easily accessible from the city centre with a number of bus...more

Things to do in Faro

 

This diverse city won’t disappoint. Keep your eyes peeled for Faro’s cathedral centrepiece, walk its atmospheric streets or see what’s on offer at the local market. Famed for its waterfront, its fishing day roots haven’t been lost with cafes and restaurants enticing you in with their seafood filled menus.

 

This city is also a prime spot for exploring Ria...more