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Holidays to Faro
If you want Portuguese tradition and an exciting city to explore, then look no further than Faro. Sadly, this cultural hot spot is often overlooked as just where you fly into the Algarve, but those who spend time here will know it’s got everything you could want for your holiday.
Faro is a city of two sides. One side is enclosed by ancient city walls and contains a Gothic cathedral and pretty cobbled backstreets. On the other side, there’s a modern city centre, with pedestrianised shopping streets, scenic plazas, and various restaurants and bars.
There are no beaches within walking distance of the city centre, so if you’re looking to lounge on a sunbed, this is not the place for you. However, if culture by the bucketload, great cafe culture, and if fantastic architecture is up your street, then we know you’ll have a ball here.
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Faro City Overview
The provincial capital of the Algarve, Faro, is a modern, lively city with attractive shopping precincts, good restaurants and a frenetic nightlife. It makes the city an exciting holiday destination in its own right, as well as a useful regional transport hub. Thousands of travellers pass through Faro en route to the popular resorts of the Algarve. Those who choose to linger will find a town full of charm, with the feel of a true Portuguese fishing port.
There are some sightseeing opportunities while on holiday in Faro, mostly centred on the Old Town (Cidade Velha), which is entered through an 18th-century gate and enclosed by the remnants of medieval walls. Faro's most famous attraction is a macabre one, the Igreja do Carmo, which features a chapel whose walls are decorated with the bones of more than 1,200 monks disinterred from the neighbouring cemetery. Another worthwhile attraction near the city is the Ria Formosa Natural Park, and a short distance to the north is the peaceful village of Estoi, boasting a pink Roccoco palace and Roman ruins dating from the 1st century.
To enjoy the beach while on holiday in Faro one has to travel a few miles; a long sandy spit lies across a bridge near the International Airport. It is a clean stretch of golden sand where umbrellas and sun beds can be hired and all sorts of watersports enjoyed.
Being a university city, Faro has a large student population with an energetic nightlife; in fact, those in search of a peaceful holiday retreat may find the vibrant atmopshere a bit of a drawback. But those seeking a party won't be disappointed. It all happens along the Rua do Prior and in the narrow alleys off Rua Conselheiro Bivar and Rua Infante Dom Henrique.
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