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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Convento Snto. António dos Capuchos
Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos is a 17th-century Capuchin convent in Faro, notable for its austere architecture and historical use as a religious site and jail. It reflects the region’s religious and social history.
Old Cemetery of Faro: An Enchanting Hidden Gem of History and...
Discover Faro’s historic cemetery, where elegant tombs and quiet gardens tell the stories of the city’s past.
Igreja do Carmo and Bones Chapel
The Igreja do Carmo in Faro is famed for its ornate Baroque interior, while its adjoining Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) presents a haunting display of human skulls and bones, offering a striking reflection on mortality.
The Romanian Orthodox Church in Faro
A forgotten Faro chapel with a remarkable past, the Ermida de São Sebastião now lives on as a Romanian Orthodox church filled with history and quiet charm