Guidebook for Faro
Food Scene
Restaurante Chefe Branco
9 R. de LouleRestaurant with Portuguese Food and afordable prices
Located on the marina and overlooking the old town.Try the fish cataplana, a popular stew followed by morgado (a cake made with pumpkin, fig and almonds).
17 residents recomanen
Marisqueira Faro e Benfica
Doca de FaroLocated on the marina and overlooking the old town.Try the fish cataplana, a popular stew followed by morgado (a cake made with pumpkin, fig and almonds).
Centenario
4 Largo Terreiro do Bpo.Fado music during dinner every Friday
Restaurante Pontinha
Rua do Pe da CruzAll types of codfish recipes
Located in the historical area - great food and ambiance and very affordable at lunch time
15 residents recomanen
Restaurante Faz Gostos Faro
7 R. do CasteloLocated in the historical area - great food and ambiance and very affordable at lunch time
Estaminé
Awesome location and yummy food! Strongly recommended!
Shopping
If you fancy a bit of shopping, then do visit the shopping mall. It's open until midnight during the summer and 11pm the rest of the year.
103 residents recomanen
Sport Zone Faro
KM 103 N125If you fancy a bit of shopping, then do visit the shopping mall. It's open until midnight during the summer and 11pm the rest of the year.
Everything Else
Private Hospital - 24H - english spoken - 3 mn walking from the flat
7 residents recomanen
Hospital Lusíadas Faro
11 Largo de CamõesPrivate Hospital - 24H - english spoken - 3 mn walking from the flat
The Municipal Museum is in the former convent of Our Lady of Assumption, a 16th century convent in the 'old city'.
50 residents recomanen
Museu Arqueològic i Lapidari Príncep Henrique el Navegant
14 Largo Dom Afonso IIIThe Municipal Museum is in the former convent of Our Lady of Assumption, a 16th century convent in the 'old city'.
At the western end of the marina in Faro - entrance fee about 1€
Opening hours Monday to Friday: 14.30 to 16.30
20 residents recomanen
Museu Marítimo Almirante Ramalho Ortigão
At the western end of the marina in Faro - entrance fee about 1€
Opening hours Monday to Friday: 14.30 to 16.30
In the District Assembly building (Praça da Liberdade). Has exhibits and paintings of the local region.
34 residents recomanen
Museu Regional do Algarve
n.º 4 Praça da LiberdadeIn the District Assembly building (Praça da Liberdade). Has exhibits and paintings of the local region.
Eva - Transport, S.A. descrisao
5 Av. da RepúblicaBus Hub
Arts & Culture
Teatro Municipal de Faro
Several music shows
Essentials
City Indoor Market - Fish, meat, fruits, etc.
Daily 7am-3pm
75 residents recomanen
Mercat Municipal de Faro
Largo Doutor Francisco Sa CarneiroCity Indoor Market - Fish, meat, fruits, etc.
Daily 7am-3pm
Sightseeing
Ria Formosa is known as one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.It is the gateway to the port of Faro,a stopping place for hundreds of types of birds migrating during the spring and autumn including flamigos
242 residents recomanen
Parc Natural de Ria Formosa
Ria Formosa is known as one of the 7 wonders of Portugal.It is the gateway to the port of Faro,a stopping place for hundreds of types of birds migrating during the spring and autumn including flamigos
After looking around the Cathedral, go up the steps in the tower for a fantastic panoramic view
58 residents recomanen
Catedral de Faro
11 Largo da SéAfter looking around the Cathedral, go up the steps in the tower for a fantastic panoramic view
Pop inside to see the macabre Chapel of Bones (€1), the walls of which are covered with human skulls and remains.
Open daily
48 residents recomanen
Església del Carme
21 Largo do CarmoPop inside to see the macabre Chapel of Bones (€1), the walls of which are covered with human skulls and remains.
Open daily
Either catch local buses 14 and 16 from the bus station or rent a bike for a scenic journey of about 45 minutes
45 residents recomanen
Ilha de Faro
Either catch local buses 14 and 16 from the bus station or rent a bike for a scenic journey of about 45 minutes
Culatra Island
Fisherman's island - known for the fresh fish and seafood
Illa del Farol
119 R. das FloresDon't miss Bar das Manas on the beach
Barreta Island
Desert island with a restaurant only. Exquisite but expensive.
Drinks & Nightlife
Inside, pink and green mood lighting illuminates the building's original brickwork, but most opt for an outdoor table to watch dusk set over the palm and jacaranda tress with a glass of Algarvian wine
87 residents recomanen
Columbus Cocktail & Wine Bar
Praça Dom Francisco GomesInside, pink and green mood lighting illuminates the building's original brickwork, but most opt for an outdoor table to watch dusk set over the palm and jacaranda tress with a glass of Algarvian wine