See and Do

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

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.

The Sunday farmer’s market at Largo do Carmo in Faro is a local tradition with fresh produce, Algarve flavors, and the historic Carmo church.

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.

A picturesque 16th century hermitage on the highest spot of Faro, a bit out of the way but worth the visit.

A private club where public cultural and artistic events take place. Hosted at a 17th century house in the main pedestrian street of Faro.

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.

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.

Discover Faro’s historic cemetery, where elegant tombs and quiet gardens tell the stories of the city’s past.

A day out in Faro island can be enhanced by a visit to the lighthouse which inspired the name of the place.