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What to see and do in Faro and around. It’s true that Faro is not a large city. Actually it’s a small town, but still, there is enough to keep a visitor busy for a couple of days. Check here for suggestions: eating and drinking, sightseeing, hiking, beaches and more.

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.

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.

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,