Faro Travel Guide

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View of the Old town and the city of Faro. in Faro White Stork nesting and guarding its vantage point on top of the facade of a church in Faro.

Faro is the Algarve's capital and main transport hub. It's the gateway to the heavily-touristed coast and also a thriving commercial centre - but surprisingly pleasant for all that. The main sights of historical interest are within the compact old town centre. Read Faro introduction

Just back form a week in sunny algarve, staying in the lovely 3 bedroom place, Casa Lavender. always stayed near the coast, but inland is much more fun! You see much more of the real Algarve, and ... more

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Overview of Faro

258km (160 miles) SE of Setubal, 309km (192 miles) SE of Lisbon Once loved by the Romans and later by the Moors, Faro is the provincial capital of the Algarve. In this bustling little city of some 30,000 permanent residents, you can sit at a cafe, sample the wine, and watch yesterday and today collide …

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