So you’ve grabbed a cheap flight that lands you in Faro to start your scenic drive up to Lisbon. You’ll need a car and also you’ll need some tips on how to get through the wide range that Portugal has to offer, but wait! Don’t overlook visiting Faro!
Don’t completely overlook the city you’re landing in with its cobbled streets and its architectural wonderland. Take these tips with you to keep you in with the locals and seeing the best this destination has to offer.
Visiting Faro, Even if It’s Just for One Day
Located in Algarve, in southern Portugal, Faro is a great destination for summer vacations. The city has a lot of charm and tradition but due to being a popular tourist destination, it has become a place visited and frequented by thousands of tourists throughout the year.
In addition, Faro airport is the only airport in the southern region, making the city the only entrance to this region of the country.
Faro also borders the Ria Formosa Natural Park, which has several saltwater lagoons and many marshes, making it a refuge for migratory birds and a large amount of wildlife.
If you are thinking of traveling there, below are some very useful tips. They will save you a lot in all the trip planning and for when you are there.
Your trip to Portugal is going to be cheaper than you imagined and you can take advantage of your trip even more. Then discover everything about the city Faro in Algarve.
Faro Center
Faro is a very quiet city, despite its touristic atmosphere that lasts all summer. Therefore, it is ideal for those who wish to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the south of the country.
The city center has beautiful and historical monuments. The Manuel Bívar Garden is a very charming square where older people play cards, checkers and chess.
There are many trees and a lot of shade, which can be essential on warmer days. The Portão Arco da Vila was built in the 19th century and is located in front of the city walls.
Other interesting tourist points are the Sé de Faro Cathedral and the building of the Municipal Chamber of the city. When you go to the Sé, be sure to go up to the clock tower, where there is a viewpoint to see Faro and the Ria Formosa National Park.
The Capela dos Ossos in Faro is a macabre but fascinating little chapel. You can find it at the back of the Igreja do Carmo church.
The chapel is lined with the bones of over 1,000 skeletons and that decorate the walls and ceilings in ghoulish geometric patterns.
Festa Season
If you head for the end of July or late August not only will the prices be cheaper but also you will be surprised by the life of the town during Festa Season.