Hiking from Faro to the Beach
An interesting 10 km hike from Faro to the beach, featuring sights like flamingos flocks, salt pans, local cafes, traditional farming, airplanes & airport and, of course, Faro's island and its beach.
Two Eras in a Little Corner
Not far from the town's center, one will find a hidden secret corner where two different eras touch each other. A pleasant detail for those willing to step out of the beaten path in Faro.
Ermida de Santo António do Alto
A picturesque 16th century hermitage on the highest spot of Faro, a bit out of the way but worth the visit.
Igreja de São Pedro
Igreja de São Pedro is not the most impressive church, but still, a historical building with a beautiful interior, although it's seldom open to the public.
Club Farense: a centennial place
A private club where public cultural and artistic events take place. Hosted at a 17th century house in the main pedestrian street of Faro.
Going to a Football Match
If you happen to be in Faro during football season and you are fond of sports you might want to consider attending a match.
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Bishop’s Palace
The Bishop's residence it's a relatively new museum in Faro. It opened to the public in 2019 and the highlight, in fact, the only true reason to visit, its the impressive blue tiles panels,
Lighthouse on the Island
A day out in Faro island can be enhanced by a visit to the lighthouse which inspired the name of the place.
Km 738 Roundabout
This newly built roundabout marks the beggining - or the end, depends on the perspective - of the National Road 2, the third longest road in the world.