Guidebook for Faro and Algarve
Food Scene
Maktostas
29 R. do Alportel.
A Venda
60 R. do Compromisso.
Tertulia Algarvia
15 Praça Dom Afonso IIIVila Adentro
17 Praça Dom Afonso IIIBurgers and Bowls Faro
30 Largo do Pé da CruzMiminhos Caseiros
6 Tv. Castilho.
Drinks & Nightlife
O Castelo
11 R. do Casteloterrace with wonderful views over the Ria Formosa
Rua Conselheiro Bivar is considered the main nightlife street in downtown Faro. It has a myriad of cafes and bars that, on weekends, attract a lot of people. Many of these cafes have terraces and live music.
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Rua Conselheiro Bivar
Rua Conselheiro BivarRua Conselheiro Bivar is considered the main nightlife street in downtown Faro. It has a myriad of cafes and bars that, on weekends, attract a lot of people. Many of these cafes have terraces and live music.
Sightseeing
Querença
Picturesque village in the Algarve
Alte
Picturesque village in the Algarve. Nice restaurants. River pool
Sagres Fortress
Southwest of Europe
Tavira
Faro Beach
1 Av. NascenteMarinha Beach
Passeio turístico
The Faro Story Spot, a space created with the aim of making the Algarve’s population and tourists aware of the history of the city, the Ria Formosa and the importance of the Mediterranean Diet, officially opens to the public this Friday, July 1st.
Located in the historic center of the city of Faro, in Largo da Sé, this project aims to be «a place of reference» for those who visit Faro throughout the year.
Faro Story Spot
6 Largo da SéThe Faro Story Spot, a space created with the aim of making the Algarve’s population and tourists aware of the history of the city, the Ria Formosa and the importance of the Mediterranean Diet, officially opens to the public this Friday, July 1st.
Located in the historic center of the city of Faro, in Largo da Sé, this project aims to be «a place of reference» for those who visit Faro throughout the year.
The Capela dos Ossos de Faro is an ossuary in Faro, Portugal. It belongs to the church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo. It was built in 1816. The bones come from an old cemetery of the Order.
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Capela dos Ossos
21 Largo do CarmoThe Capela dos Ossos de Faro is an ossuary in Faro, Portugal. It belongs to the church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo. It was built in 1816. The bones come from an old cemetery of the Order.
Benagil, is a small fishing village on the southern coast of the Algarve which has gained fame in recent years thanks to its incredible sea cave, however there is much more than just a cave to explore in this picturesque Algarve destination.
Located along the southern coast of the central Algarve between the popular tourist destinations of Praia do Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra, Benagil has long been a favourite with local residents looking to enjoy the warm summer weather on the beach or to explore the caves and rock formations.
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Benagil Caves Trip
280 Largo do DiqueBenagil, is a small fishing village on the southern coast of the Algarve which has gained fame in recent years thanks to its incredible sea cave, however there is much more than just a cave to explore in this picturesque Algarve destination.
Located along the southern coast of the central Algarve between the popular tourist destinations of Praia do Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra, Benagil has long been a favourite with local residents looking to enjoy the warm summer weather on the beach or to explore the caves and rock formations.
The company's main activity lies in the exploration of theme parks inspired by marine life with a strong component of entertainment, leisure and environmental education.
The Zoomarine-Algarve theme park is located in Guia, in Albufeira, in the heart of Portugal's main tourist region.
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Zoomarine Algarve
KM 65 N125The company's main activity lies in the exploration of theme parks inspired by marine life with a strong component of entertainment, leisure and environmental education.
The Zoomarine-Algarve theme park is located in Guia, in Albufeira, in the heart of Portugal's main tourist region.
The Aquashow Park is the most complete aquatic and thematic park in Portugal. This park is part of a leisure complex with a 4 star Hotel and a future indoor water park.
The Water Park, has numerous attractions and leisure areas scattered throughout the park and offers all the facilities you would expect from a leading water park in Portugal, with ample areas for spas, recreation and catering, for the whole family.
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Aquashow Park - WaterPark
n.º 1 R. do SeminoThe Aquashow Park is the most complete aquatic and thematic park in Portugal. This park is part of a leisure complex with a 4 star Hotel and a future indoor water park.
The Water Park, has numerous attractions and leisure areas scattered throughout the park and offers all the facilities you would expect from a leading water park in Portugal, with ample areas for spas, recreation and catering, for the whole family.
This museum has been housed in the former Convento da Assunção since 1973 and was founded in 1994 to commemorate the 5th centenary of the birth of Infante D. Henrique. In the beginning, the museum occupied three rooms on the ground floor of the Paços do Concelho building and had 218 pieces. One of the richest sections of the museum is the Almirante Ramalho Ortigão Tiles Collection, with rare and unique examples in our country. The contents of this museum are quite valuable and include sections on Epigraphy, Archaeology, Paleontology, Ethnography, Archaeological Ceramics, Tiles, Mosaics, Glassware, Weapons, Art Gallery, Engravings, Heraldry, Numismatics, Medals, Metrology, Sphinx and local curiosities. At the bottom of the cloister are the stones of Ossónoba and old Faro, found during excavations. In the upper part of the same are arranged stones of weapons. As a whole, the archaeological and lapidary centers that cover, especially, the Roman and Medieval times stand out.
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Archaeological and Lapidary Museum Prince Henry the Navigator
14 Largo Dom Afonso IIIThis museum has been housed in the former Convento da Assunção since 1973 and was founded in 1994 to commemorate the 5th centenary of the birth of Infante D. Henrique. In the beginning, the museum occupied three rooms on the ground floor of the Paços do Concelho building and had 218 pieces. One of the richest sections of the museum is the Almirante Ramalho Ortigão Tiles Collection, with rare and unique examples in our country. The contents of this museum are quite valuable and include sections on Epigraphy, Archaeology, Paleontology, Ethnography, Archaeological Ceramics, Tiles, Mosaics, Glassware, Weapons, Art Gallery, Engravings, Heraldry, Numismatics, Medals, Metrology, Sphinx and local curiosities. At the bottom of the cloister are the stones of Ossónoba and old Faro, found during excavations. In the upper part of the same are arranged stones of weapons. As a whole, the archaeological and lapidary centers that cover, especially, the Roman and Medieval times stand out.
The Roman Ruins of Milreu or Ruins of Estói are an important archaeological site in Estoi, in the municipality of Faro, Portugal. It consists mainly of the wealthy Roman villa of Sambada or Sambata, with annexed baths, and the various buildings around it, including a temple, mausoleums, and various industrial and commercial structures. It also includes a 16th century house, which was built on top of the ruins. The ruins are famous in Portugal and abroad for their thermal baths, for their temple and for the mosaic panels. The villa has been inhabited since the 1st century and underwent major alterations in the following centuries, while the pagan temple, built in the 4th century, was later used by the Christian and Muslim religions. Considered one of the most important archaeological sites from the Roman period in Portugal, they were classified as a National Monument in 1910. The archaeological complex includes an interpretation center for support and information for visitors.
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Roman Ruins of Milreu
The Roman Ruins of Milreu or Ruins of Estói are an important archaeological site in Estoi, in the municipality of Faro, Portugal. It consists mainly of the wealthy Roman villa of Sambada or Sambata, with annexed baths, and the various buildings around it, including a temple, mausoleums, and various industrial and commercial structures. It also includes a 16th century house, which was built on top of the ruins. The ruins are famous in Portugal and abroad for their thermal baths, for their temple and for the mosaic panels. The villa has been inhabited since the 1st century and underwent major alterations in the following centuries, while the pagan temple, built in the 4th century, was later used by the Christian and Muslim religions. Considered one of the most important archaeological sites from the Roman period in Portugal, they were classified as a National Monument in 1910. The archaeological complex includes an interpretation center for support and information for visitors.
Praia da Ilha do Farol (“Farol-Mar”) is located on Ilha da Culatra, in the municipality of Faro and owes its name to the fact that the Cabo de St.ª lighthouse is located there. Maria.
Access to Farol Island is by boat only. There are connections from Olhão throughout the year and from Faro from the Porta Nova Pier (Portas do Mar).
During this transport, which takes approximately 40 minutes, you can appreciate the beauty of the Ria Formosa as well as the diverse fauna that inhabits this protected area.
Despite its urban and tourist occupation, this beach has an extensive sand that, towards the east, gradually becomes calmer.
This beach has a first aid post, two bathing facilities and two beach facilities. The lifeguard service is provided at two beach stations. This beach also has recreational support for nautical sports (maritime-tourist corridor).
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Farol Island
119 R. das FloresPraia da Ilha do Farol (“Farol-Mar”) is located on Ilha da Culatra, in the municipality of Faro and owes its name to the fact that the Cabo de St.ª lighthouse is located there. Maria.
Access to Farol Island is by boat only. There are connections from Olhão throughout the year and from Faro from the Porta Nova Pier (Portas do Mar).
During this transport, which takes approximately 40 minutes, you can appreciate the beauty of the Ria Formosa as well as the diverse fauna that inhabits this protected area.
Despite its urban and tourist occupation, this beach has an extensive sand that, towards the east, gradually becomes calmer.
This beach has a first aid post, two bathing facilities and two beach facilities. The lifeguard service is provided at two beach stations. This beach also has recreational support for nautical sports (maritime-tourist corridor).