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Faro
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Price per night, 5 Stars Hotel 70 £
Price per night, 4 Stars Hotel 70 £
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Algarve is the southernmost region of Portugal, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and the most popular holiday sun & beach destination in the country.

 

Algarve has from very lively seaside areas to relaxed and hidden beach resorts, as well has natural sights like the Ria Formosa and the Monchique mountain.

It is also a popular Golf destination, with over 30 courses spread throughout the region. With over 100 beaches with beautiful landscapes and clear blue water, this is the place to be when it comes to sun and sea holidays.

 

Faro is the capital city of Algarve, with a beautiful historic centre and close to the principal gateway to the region.

 

REASONS TO GO

To visit the historic centre

The Natural Reserve of Ria Formosa

To taste the amazing and typical gastronomy

 

TO AVOID

Visiting in August as it will be overcrowded with tourists

 

ORIENTATION

Faro is located in the Southern Portugal, and is the capital city of Algarve Region.

The Old City of Faro is well-preserved, with a pretty harbour, cobblestone streets and 18th century Portuguese and Moorish-influenced style. It is great place with beautiful streets and sights to walk around. Faro is home of the Ria Formosa lagoon and has also a long beach almost 7 Kilometres away from the city centre.

 

BEST TIME TO GO

All year round Algarve enjoys a great weather, with mild winters and hot dry summers.

Between early June and late September (try to skip August), the region is particularly lively and worth visiting.

 

HOW TO GET THERE

By plane

Faro Airport is the main airport for the region, having many domestic and international connections and some low cost companies too. From Faro airport the train station and bus terminals (in the city centre) can be easily reached by taxi.

 

By bus

There are daily bus connections between Faro and other Portuguese and even Spanish cities.

 

By train

The Alpha Pendular - the high-speed train runs at least twice a day to and from Lisbon. It takes around 2.5 hours. The Inter City trains run more frequently but take a little longer - about 4 hours.

 

TRAVELLING AROUND

 

By bus

Buses nr.16 and nr.14 travel around the city and the airport of Faro. Tickets can be bought from the driver.

 

By car

Renting a car is a good option to visit the surroundings.

 

On foot

Walking is the best way to get to know the city centre.

 

INFO

http://www.visitalgarve.pt/?idioma=en

 

http://www.allgarve.pt/v2/en/default.aspx 


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