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A SNEAK PEAK

A Sneak Peek into Faro

The Algarve's capital is a multifaceted city that draws visitors for various reasons.
As a seaside town, it's simple to enjoy the endless pleasures of sunshine, beaches, bars, and delicious seafood.
But just offshore is a remarkable natural environment: a lagoon with a network of canals connecting the islands.
The Ria Formosa, as it's known, is home to some of the most colourful and diversified birdlife you'll ever see, and the shellfish produced in these waters don't have to travel far to reach Faro's appealing seafood restaurants.
A calm old town packed with the city's key landmarks is also contained behind Faro's ancient fortifications.
Capital: Faro
International Airport: Faro Airport (FAO)
Population: 60,995
Currency: the euro
Time: UTC+0
Driving Side: Right
Main Electricity: 230V
Official Language: Portuguese
Religion: Roman Catholicism

HIGHLIGHTS

Top Tourist Attractions in Faro

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the church of the monastery of San Francisco, which began construction in 1679, was enlarged.
The Palacete Belmarço is one of Faro's most stunning structures.
The area of the city covered by the walls, Vila-Adentro, contains several interesting sights.
The Faro City Museum, or local history museum, is housed at the Renaissance convent
Convento de Nossa Senhora do Assunço in the city's historic Jewish neighbourhood.

SEASONS TO TRAVEL

Best Months to Visit Faro

The average temperature in Faro varies. Considering the humidity, temperatures are pleasant throughout the year, with little possibility of rain or snow.
Compared to tourist sites across the world, the area is more temperate than most, ranking in the 70th percentile for agreeable weather.
The months of August, July, and September are the warmest in Faro.
The hottest period of the year is early to mid-August, with highs about 86.6°F (30.3°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 69.2°F (20.7°C) at night.

WORTH A VISIT

The Best Places to Visit in Faro

Faro Cathedral

The construction of this monument began in 1251, just two years after Faro was "reconquered" from the Moors.
That explains the cathedral's warlike look, topped by a square Gothic tower, one of the few remnants from the cathedral's early years.
This tower can be climbed to view Faro's streets and lagoon.
The rest of the structure has changed due to an English raid in 1596, which razed practically everything.
Interiors were styled with opulent gilt woodwork and tile panels throughout the 17th and 18th centuries.
Gold gleams from the altar and side chapels, while multicoloured azulejos adorn the choir walls.

Arco da Vila

The waterside entryway of old Faro was given a spectacular Neoclassical renovation in 1812.
The Italian architect Francisco Xavier Fabri designed this to give Faro's nautical tourists a regal welcome.
There are pediments, a balustrade, pinnacles, and a belfry, which has a stork's nest on top.
In an alcove just above the entryway, there is a statue of St. Thomas Aquinas.
This entrance in Faro's walls dates back to Moorish times, and the 1,000-year-old stonework can still be seen when you pass through it.

Cidade Velha

You may enter Faro's ancient town by this arch at the marina, utterly different from the rest of the city.
With calçada Portuguesa, whitewashed buildings roofed with terracotta tiles, and isolated tiny squares where you could find solitary restaurants, this neighbourhood is much quieter.
Make your way to the lovely plaza in front of the cathedral, lined with orange trees.
The former home of Faro's bishops, the episcopal palace on this square, dating from the 16th century.
There are periodic exhibitions inside, and the oriental-style library and tile-decorated stairs are worth seeing.

DISCOVER MORE

Faro Off the Beaten Track

Ria Formosa Cruise

Faro's coast is a nature reserve that protects a vast lagoon that stretches for 60 kilometres along the coast.
Natural beauty and traditional ways of life are preserved in the Ria Formosa.
Flamingos, razorbills, spoonbills, storks, ospreys, stilts, shanks, and the florid purple swamphen are abundant birdlife.
You may go on a nature-watching cruise on an ancient tuna-fishing barge and witness some traditional industries in action; some fishermen still employ Portuguese waterdogs, and you'll see massive mussel, oyster, and clam farms.

Island Beaches

The outer islands of the lagoon have golden sand beaches.
These beaches are untouched because they can only be reached by boat.
On quieter days, the lighthouse and small isolated villages on the Ilha da Culatra are the only traces of human life.
You can take a ferry to Ilha da Culatra or a guided boat ride to Ilha Barreta (also known as Ilha Deserta).
If you'd rather spend the entire day on the beach, a motorboat company can arrange for a drop-off and pick-up at a specific time.

CULTURE & TRADITIONS

Faro Culture and Traditions

The mediaeval cathedral, located in the centre of the historic area on the gorgeous Largo da Se square, is the city's principal icon.
The shrine was repaired thanks to the efforts of local inhabitants; the cathedral's last major reconstruction took place in the late 18th century.
It is a one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece that embodies the best of Gothic and Renaissance architecture.
In the modern city, there is an unusual religious edifice. Capela dos Ossos is well-known.
The chapel was constructed on a magnificent baroque church site that mainly was repaired and expanded with extra facilities in the 17th century.

FOOD FUN FASHION

Faro: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide

Mel da Serra de Monchique

#Food

Apis mellifera bees, endemic to the Iberian Peninsula and the province of Faro in Portugal, collect this wildflower honey.
Lavender, heather, eucalyptus, citrus, and plum are among the indigenous floral kinds used to make honey.
Its characteristic bittersweet aftertaste distinguishes it. Honey is collected between May and July and is a dark yellow tint.
The flavour is delightfully sweet, and it can be consumed straight or used to make cakes, cookies, and traditional spirits.

Sal de Tavira

#Food

Tavira sea salt contains chemical features that are distinct from ordinary salt.
It's an artisanal sea salt that's unprocessed and additive-free, and it gives meals a distinct flavour.
This salt flower is gathered by hand every two weeks, from July to September, in the Ria Formosa Natural Park in the southern Portuguese town of Faro, using traditional methods.
The salt is produced using only Atlantic Ocean water, which is rich in salt and minerals and natural wind and solar energy.
This salt is excellent for preserving goods, including meat, fish, vegetables, and making bread, butter, and cheese.

MAR Shopping

#Fashion

Mar Shopping aspires to be more than a shopping centre.
The complex introduces high-street fashion brands and favourites like Starbucks to the Algarve and is a venue for events, concerts, and local activities.
There's also a food court with a variety of alternatives and Woof Land, which is fun for your four-legged companions.
Mar Shopping promises to be one of Europe's top shopping malls, with 85 stores, 25 restaurants, and 8.000 square metres of outdoor recreational facilities.

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