Carlos' Guidebook
Bars & Nightlife
Restaurant/Lounge Bar. Magnificent view. Beautiful sunset. Fado nights every monday (22:00). For reservations dial +351913921812.
36 locals recommend
O Castelo
11 R. do CasteloRestaurant/Lounge Bar. Magnificent view. Beautiful sunset. Fado nights every monday (22:00). For reservations dial +351913921812.
Poncha's Bar is the place where you can find the traditional drinks of Madeira Island. Let yourself be seduced by the Madeiran environment and by the poncha!
Poncha's Bar
26 R. RasquinhoPoncha's Bar is the place where you can find the traditional drinks of Madeira Island. Let yourself be seduced by the Madeiran environment and by the poncha!
Innocent
nº70 R. Conselheiro BivarRestaurante ● Bar ● Wine Bar ● Club ● Food With a Beat
Columbus Cocktail & Wine Bar
Praça Dom Francisco GomesCocktail & Wine Bar.
APERITIVO Bar
51 R. Conselheiro BivarAppetite of Living. Wine bar. Tapas.
Bar CheSsenta
24 R. do PriorThe typical atmosphere and live music. Open every day.
Boheme
2 R. Conselheiro BivarBe here for a beer.
Unique space! An incredible wine cellar, with Gin being the main reference with more than 450 different brands.
Café Bar Apolo
n°3 R. Vale da AmoreiraUnique space! An incredible wine cellar, with Gin being the main reference with more than 450 different brands.
Privileged view over the Ria Formosa. A space to savor the cocktails, sangrias or lemonade in a modern and relaxed atmosphere.
13 locals recommend
LAB TERRACE
Rua Comandante Francisco ManuelPrivileged view over the Ria Formosa. A space to savor the cocktails, sangrias or lemonade in a modern and relaxed atmosphere.
Food Scene
Seafood restaurant. Specialty: snails. Live seafood. Fresh fish.
6 locals recommend
Restaurante O David
21 Largo Dr. Francisco Sa CarneiroSeafood restaurant. Specialty: snails. Live seafood. Fresh fish.
Pastelaria Padaria Centeio
25 R. Mouzinho de AlbuquerquePastry and bakery.
Pastelaria Arco-íris I
11 R. Jornal Correio do SulPastry shop.
O Murta
136 R. Infante Dom HenriqueTypical portuguese cuisine. Charcoal grill. The best fresh fish.
O Chalavar
120 R. Infante Dom HenriqueFresh fish.
Marisqueira Vasco da Gama
47 R. Vasco da GamaRestaurant. Seafood. Algarve cuisine.
Large, simple and family-friendly space with a nice covered terrace overlooking the beach. Their specialty is the grilled food.
15 locals recommend
Restaurante Zé Maria - José Maria Dos Santos
45 Av. NascenteLarge, simple and family-friendly space with a nice covered terrace overlooking the beach. Their specialty is the grilled food.
Venda deals with food: that which is eaten outside and that which one takes to make at home. Venda is about Portuguese products, quality and sustainability.
17 locals recommend
A Venda
60 R. do CompromissoVenda deals with food: that which is eaten outside and that which one takes to make at home. Venda is about Portuguese products, quality and sustainability.
Rotisserie of fresh fish roasted, with a great variety. Opens the appetite even to those who do not like fish.
17 locals recommend
Restaurante O Tintol
Rotisserie of fresh fish roasted, with a great variety. Opens the appetite even to those who do not like fish.
Tertulia Algarvia
15 Praça Dom Afonso IIIFlavors and knowledge of the Algarve.
Restaurant with a simple and familiar space serving Portuguese cuisine. We advise the rice with lingueirão, fried fish (eels, roes, alcabrozes, sole) and grilled fish (gilt, sea bass, horse mackerel, among others).
8 locals recommend
Fontinha
51 R. 25 de AbrilRestaurant with a simple and familiar space serving Portuguese cuisine. We advise the rice with lingueirão, fried fish (eels, roes, alcabrozes, sole) and grilled fish (gilt, sea bass, horse mackerel, among others).
Álef Burger Bar
N1 R. do CompromissoHome-made Burgers (100% calf beef) & Vegan Burgers!
Specializing in the preparation of the best national and international meats, in a cozy atmosphere.
11 locals recommend
Faaron steakhouse
7 R. IvensSpecializing in the preparation of the best national and international meats, in a cozy atmosphere.
Live seafood. Stingray. Rice with wreakfish. Cataplana of seafood. Fresh fish. Grills.
8 locals recommend
Cantinho da Ronha
55 Rua do BocageLive seafood. Stingray. Rice with wreakfish. Cataplana of seafood. Fresh fish. Grills.
Caco, O Original - Faro
42 R. Conselheiro BivarBurger in bolo do caco (special kind of bread).
Mavala Osteria Italiana
10 Largo da MadalenaTypical Italian cuisine and good wine.
Tasca do Ricky
n° 21 R. do FornoGrilled and traditional food.
The decoration of this restaurant lives up to its name, since the interior space has the look of a grotto. At the gastronomic level the bet goes to the grills, working only at lunch.
6 locals recommend
Restaurante Típico Gruta Das Figuras
136 Urbanização Hortas das FigurasThe decoration of this restaurant lives up to its name, since the interior space has the look of a grotto. At the gastronomic level the bet goes to the grills, working only at lunch.
Rustic house in which the dining room works in the cellar and in the old vacaria. It has an attentive service where the cuisine is homemade, being the mountain's food that dominate the menu. Good wines and homemade digestives.
13 locals recommend
Adega Nunes - Isabel Martinha Viegas Afonso Nunes
Rustic house in which the dining room works in the cellar and in the old vacaria. It has an attentive service where the cuisine is homemade, being the mountain's food that dominate the menu. Good wines and homemade digestives.
Grilled fish platter in the center of Olhão in a small restaurant with a family atmosphere. Closed on Monday. Open from 12:00 to 15:00. Ten Euros per person (fish + salad + potatoes + açorda + bread + olives + homemade tuna pasta).
38 locals recommend
Vai e Volta
Nº2 Largo do GrémioGrilled fish platter in the center of Olhão in a small restaurant with a family atmosphere. Closed on Monday. Open from 12:00 to 15:00. Ten Euros per person (fish + salad + potatoes + açorda + bread + olives + homemade tuna pasta).
It is a simple house, with food of great taste and quality. The hosts are simple and friendly people. Family atmosphere and relaxed. For those who like tapas, it is the ideal place!
7 locals recommend
Monte dos Bentos
16 R. Aboim AscensaoIt is a simple house, with food of great taste and quality. The hosts are simple and friendly people. Family atmosphere and relaxed. For those who like tapas, it is the ideal place!
LA SCALA
14 Rua Brites de AlmeidaEvery day offers varied meals at lunch. Try coffee in a harmonious and relaxed atmosphere.
l'Osteria
21 Praça Alexandre HerculanoIl Ristorante Italiano
Station Saloon. Original western decoration. Good meat. Beefsteak on the hot stone. Black pig. Friendly staff.
7 locals recommend
Guerreros
2 R. Francisco BarretoStation Saloon. Original western decoration. Good meat. Beefsteak on the hot stone. Black pig. Friendly staff.
Chalet restaurante
21 R. 1 de MaioChinese and Japanese restaurant. Asian buffet.
Américo - Rei do Peixe Assado
27 N125"King of the Grilled Fish". Rotisserie of grilled fish.
Restaurante Frangaria
The best roasted chicken in the county of Faro!
Bar and restaurant located in a very suggestive location. Good food. Nice staff.
19 locals recommend
Estaminé
Bar and restaurant located in a very suggestive location. Good food. Nice staff.
Specialty: Charcoal Grills. Homemade Portuguese style food. Try the roast black pork ribs!
Flor da Ameixa
Specialty: Charcoal Grills. Homemade Portuguese style food. Try the roast black pork ribs!
Portuguese Picanha. "Posta à Mirandesa" - a loaf of grilled meat. Tiger prawns. Grilled fish. Professional, relaxed and friendly staff.
Indústria Café
3B Parque Industrial e Comercial de LouléPortuguese Picanha. "Posta à Mirandesa" - a loaf of grilled meat. Tiger prawns. Grilled fish. Professional, relaxed and friendly staff.
EPICUR is a dream turned into reality. A cozy wine bar and shop, full of hospitality and fairness, where you can find a wide and dynamic range of exciting Portuguese wines.
EPICUR - Wine Boutique & Bar
22A R. Alexandre HerculanoEPICUR is a dream turned into reality. A cozy wine bar and shop, full of hospitality and fairness, where you can find a wide and dynamic range of exciting Portuguese wines.
Chelsea
9 R. Dom Francisco GomesThe best pizzas in Faro, probably.
A space to enjoy typical Algarve flavours. Fresh seafood tapas, cheeses or sausages, and traditional dishes are the main proposals. The decor is simple, welcoming and typically Algarvian. Terrace with wooden tables that invite you to relax!
À do Pinto
26 Tv. Rebelo da SilvaA space to enjoy typical Algarve flavours. Fresh seafood tapas, cheeses or sausages, and traditional dishes are the main proposals. The decor is simple, welcoming and typically Algarvian. Terrace with wooden tables that invite you to relax!
Arts & Culture
The Faro Municipal Museum features five long-standing exhibitions reflecting the origins and History of Faro, from the Roman era to the contemporary, from a regional perspective.
50 locals recommend
Archaeological and Lapidary Museum Prince Henry the Navigator
14 Largo Dom Afonso IIIThe Faro Municipal Museum features five long-standing exhibitions reflecting the origins and History of Faro, from the Roman era to the contemporary, from a regional perspective.
Monument of Public Interest. Built by the Third Order of Our Lady of Monte do Carmo between 1713 and 1719 the church is a fine example of baroque architecture, with a symmetrical façade in the style of D. João V. Church with a single nave with a main chapel and four decorated side chapels with tile and gilded carving. In the old cemetery annexes the Chapel of Bones, built in 1816.
48 locals recommend
Carmo Church
21 Largo do CarmoMonument of Public Interest. Built by the Third Order of Our Lady of Monte do Carmo between 1713 and 1719 the church is a fine example of baroque architecture, with a symmetrical façade in the style of D. João V. Church with a single nave with a main chapel and four decorated side chapels with tile and gilded carving. In the old cemetery annexes the Chapel of Bones, built in 1816.
Roman ruins. The Roman Villa of Milreu reveals a continued occupation from the first century until the eleventh century.
46 locals recommend
Roman Ruins of Milreu
Roman ruins. The Roman Villa of Milreu reveals a continued occupation from the first century until the eleventh century.
The Cathedral of Faro, also known as Igreja da Sé or Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historical buildings of Faro, in the Algarve, in Portugal. It is located in Largo da Sé, in the historic center, and is classified as a Property of Public Interest. It is the seat of the Diocese of the Algarve.
58 locals recommend
Faro Cathedral
11 Largo da SéThe Cathedral of Faro, also known as Igreja da Sé or Church of Santa Maria, is one of the most important historical buildings of Faro, in the Algarve, in Portugal. It is located in Largo da Sé, in the historic center, and is classified as a Property of Public Interest. It is the seat of the Diocese of the Algarve.
In terms of areas, its activity aims to give meaningful expression to all current programmatic areas: music and opera, dance, theatre, new circus and cinema. And in connection with all of them, an enhanced attention to pedagogical and educational perspectives, with a strong and structured action of the Educational Service.
70 locals recommend
Teatro das Figuras
Rua João Brito VargasIn terms of areas, its activity aims to give meaningful expression to all current programmatic areas: music and opera, dance, theatre, new circus and cinema. And in connection with all of them, an enhanced attention to pedagogical and educational perspectives, with a strong and structured action of the Educational Service.
Recital de Guitarra Portuguesa
8 R. da MisericórdiaPortuguese Guitar Recital. Discover the Portuguese Guitar and Fado.
Rococo and neoclassical architecture building stands in the Historic Center, inside the medieval walls, in Largo da Sé. It began to be built in 1787 during the bishopric of D. José Maria de Melo and is partially attached to the walls of the Vila Adentro, presenting two distinct bodies.
Seminário de São José de Faro
19 Largo da SéRococo and neoclassical architecture building stands in the Historic Center, inside the medieval walls, in Largo da Sé. It began to be built in 1787 during the bishopric of D. José Maria de Melo and is partially attached to the walls of the Vila Adentro, presenting two distinct bodies.
A two-story building built between the late 16th and 17th centuries, it remains the official residence of the Bishop. It was rebuilt and expanded after the earthquake of 1755, occupying the entire block. Its moth, the four-story roofs and the portal stand out. Inside the atrium and staircase decorated with 18th-century tiles, the shelves of the baroque period of the library, decorated with chinoiserie motifs are also noteworthy.
Paço Episcopal
15 Largo da SéA two-story building built between the late 16th and 17th centuries, it remains the official residence of the Bishop. It was rebuilt and expanded after the earthquake of 1755, occupying the entire block. Its moth, the four-story roofs and the portal stand out. Inside the atrium and staircase decorated with 18th-century tiles, the shelves of the baroque period of the library, decorated with chinoiserie motifs are also noteworthy.
Art gallery in Faro. Taking advantage of an old military building, the city recovered it in 1990 and 1991 and is currently a contemporary art gallery, where works by the most highly regarded national artists can be admired.
Galeria Municipal Trem
n.º 5 R. do TremArt gallery in Faro. Taking advantage of an old military building, the city recovered it in 1990 and 1991 and is currently a contemporary art gallery, where works by the most highly regarded national artists can be admired.
Probably, the best view in Faro. In the process of classification for Monument of Public Interest. Built near a medieval watchtower, its construction probably dates back to the second half of the 15th century.
Ermida de Santo Antonio do Alto
63 R. de BerlimProbably, the best view in Faro. In the process of classification for Monument of Public Interest. Built near a medieval watchtower, its construction probably dates back to the second half of the 15th century.
College of St. James The Greater/Lethes Theatre. Building of Public Interest. The interior architecture is beautiful.
31 locals recommend
Teatro Lethes
58 R. de PortugalCollege of St. James The Greater/Lethes Theatre. Building of Public Interest. The interior architecture is beautiful.
The Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) is an ossuary in Faro, which belongs to the 18th century Carmelite church Nossa Senhora do Carmo.
18 locals recommend
Capela dos Ossos
21 Largo do CarmoThe Capela dos Ossos (Chapel of Bones) is an ossuary in Faro, which belongs to the 18th century Carmelite church Nossa Senhora do Carmo.
Monument of Public Interest. Revivalist, civil architecture. Rectangular plan with two floors and turret. Inside, tile panels depicting the Torre de Belém, the port of São João do Estoril and Pena Castle.
Palácio Belmarço
Monument of Public Interest. Revivalist, civil architecture. Rectangular plan with two floors and turret. Inside, tile panels depicting the Torre de Belém, the port of São João do Estoril and Pena Castle.
The Library aims to satisfy the information, culture, leisure and education needs of the community by promoting reading habits and providing a set of free services offered on the basis of equal access for all.
7 locals recommend
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro
20 R. Pintor Carlos PorfirioThe Library aims to satisfy the information, culture, leisure and education needs of the community by promoting reading habits and providing a set of free services offered on the basis of equal access for all.
The Municipal Markets of Olhão, one of the ex-libris of the city of Olhão, began to be built in 1912, being inaugurated four years later. For almost a century they are one of the postcards of Olhão and a must-see for tourists and residents.
112 locals recommend
Olhão Markets, E.E.M.
Avenida 5 de OutubroThe Municipal Markets of Olhão, one of the ex-libris of the city of Olhão, began to be built in 1912, being inaugurated four years later. For almost a century they are one of the postcards of Olhão and a must-see for tourists and residents.
Characterized by marked eclecticism, it is considered by many scholars to be the clearest example of romanticism in the Algarve. The buildings are spread over three levels, preceded by double staircases, balustrades, and gateways.
35 locals recommend
Pousada Palácio Estói
Rua de São JoseCharacterized by marked eclecticism, it is considered by many scholars to be the clearest example of romanticism in the Algarve. The buildings are spread over three levels, preceded by double staircases, balustrades, and gateways.
The Church of São Lourenço (Portuguese: Igreja de São Lourenço) is a church in the civil parish of Almancil, in the municipality of Loulé in the Portuguese Algarve. The oldest recorded reference to this church came from 1672.
24 locals recommend
Church of São Lourenço
s/n R. da IgrejaThe Church of São Lourenço (Portuguese: Igreja de São Lourenço) is a church in the civil parish of Almancil, in the municipality of Loulé in the Portuguese Algarve. The oldest recorded reference to this church came from 1672.
Shopping
The Municipal Market of Faro is a complex that congregates a diversity of business activities of commerce and services, designed in order to provide to the operators in it installed the best operating conditions in its business and to its customers and consumers in general, security , comfort and variety of supply, facilitating them the choice and the acquisition of the goods and services that they need.
75 locals recommend
Faro Municipal Market
Largo Doutor Francisco Sa CarneiroThe Municipal Market of Faro is a complex that congregates a diversity of business activities of commerce and services, designed in order to provide to the operators in it installed the best operating conditions in its business and to its customers and consumers in general, security , comfort and variety of supply, facilitating them the choice and the acquisition of the goods and services that they need.
Forum Algarve is one of the largest shopping centres in the region. With 100 shops, 20 restaurants, 5 cinema screens, an Hipermarket and a parking area for 2.300 vehicles, it is a landmark project that has rapidly become an obligatory stop for many thousands of local consumers, as well as tourists.
137 locals recommend
Forum Algarve
Km 103 N125Forum Algarve is one of the largest shopping centres in the region. With 100 shops, 20 restaurants, 5 cinema screens, an Hipermarket and a parking area for 2.300 vehicles, it is a landmark project that has rapidly become an obligatory stop for many thousands of local consumers, as well as tourists.
Traditional Portuguese and Algarvian cakes. From the factory directly to you. Try the "Bola de Berlim", "Dom Rodrigo", the Algarve little almond cakes...
Faisca & Henriques pastry shop
nº27 Rua Brites de AlmeidaTraditional Portuguese and Algarvian cakes. From the factory directly to you. Try the "Bola de Berlim", "Dom Rodrigo", the Algarve little almond cakes...
Excellent shop with mobile, PC, accessories, books, toys and more. Helpful staff and quick check-out.
Fnac
Km 103 N125Excellent shop with mobile, PC, accessories, books, toys and more. Helpful staff and quick check-out.
Bertrand is now the name of the oldest and largest bookstore chain in Portugal, with over fifty bookstores nationwide and an online bookstore.
Livraria Bertrand - Faro
27 R. Dom Francisco GomesBertrand is now the name of the oldest and largest bookstore chain in Portugal, with over fifty bookstores nationwide and an online bookstore.
The new shopping center of Loulé opened doors to welcome visitors from all over the Algarve, Alentejo and the south of Spain. It combines a shopping center, an outlet and an open leisure area with 8,000 sqm and 3,500 parking spaces.
81 locals recommend
MAR Shopping Algarve
Avenida AlgarveThe new shopping center of Loulé opened doors to welcome visitors from all over the Algarve, Alentejo and the south of Spain. It combines a shopping center, an outlet and an open leisure area with 8,000 sqm and 3,500 parking spaces.
Parks & Nature
Deserted island with only one restaurant. Exquisite and expensive.
100 locals recommend
Barreta Island
Deserted island with only one restaurant. Exquisite and expensive.
Also known as "Faro Island", this stretch of sand forms part of the Ancão Peninsula, which delimits the Ria Formosa to the west and from where you can get a privileged view of the mountains and the city of Faro.
118 locals recommend
Faro Beach
1 Av. NascenteAlso known as "Faro Island", this stretch of sand forms part of the Ancão Peninsula, which delimits the Ria Formosa to the west and from where you can get a privileged view of the mountains and the city of Faro.
Departing from Olhão or Faro and after a pleasant boat ride of approximately 40 minutes you will find Farol Island. Along an extensive beach, you can count with not only clear waters, but also with the observation of a diverse fauna, which only the proximity to the Ria Formosa allows.
181 locals recommend
Farol Island
119 R. das FloresDeparting from Olhão or Faro and after a pleasant boat ride of approximately 40 minutes you will find Farol Island. Along an extensive beach, you can count with not only clear waters, but also with the observation of a diverse fauna, which only the proximity to the Ria Formosa allows.
Natural and serene, it is inserted in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa and is the most isolated of the county of Loulé.
29 locals recommend
Ancão Beach
Natural and serene, it is inserted in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa and is the most isolated of the county of Loulé.
It’s a hill (that’s what “cerro” means); from its top, 313 meters high, the visitor will enjoy awesome views over Faro and the coast. The walk up there can be phisically demanding, specially during the hot months.
Cerro do Guilhim
It’s a hill (that’s what “cerro” means); from its top, 313 meters high, the visitor will enjoy awesome views over Faro and the coast. The walk up there can be phisically demanding, specially during the hot months.
Different types of tours with boat and all-terrain. Different spots to have a better watching.
Star Ria Formosa
Rua da Porta NovaDifferent types of tours with boat and all-terrain. Different spots to have a better watching.
Everything Else
Carlos Henrique Macheira - Agente Imobiliário
6A Praça Paul HarrisYour Real Estate Agent!
Faro Health Center
Urbanização Hortas das FigurasPublic Health Center.
Offers a total of fifty foreign currencies, always available at the counters, to make your traveling easier.
Unicâmbio
Km 103 N125Offers a total of fifty foreign currencies, always available at the counters, to make your traveling easier.
Barbearia Evandro Garcia
3 Largo de CamõesHairdressing for men. Modern haircuts.
Pcquatro - Formação e Novas Tecnologias, Lda.
49 R. Dona Teresa Ramalho OrtigãoComputer shop.
Sightseeing
The Cerro de São Miguel (411 meters), also known as "Monte Figo", is the highest elevation of the Serra de Monte Figo and is located in the parish of Moncarapacho, Olhão. Its summit is an excellent viewpoint, being possible to glimpse a considerable part of the Algarve south coast.
8 locals recommend
Cerro De Sao Miguel
The Cerro de São Miguel (411 meters), also known as "Monte Figo", is the highest elevation of the Serra de Monte Figo and is located in the parish of Moncarapacho, Olhão. Its summit is an excellent viewpoint, being possible to glimpse a considerable part of the Algarve south coast.
Beautiful historic buildings in Faro. Lovely architecture. Dock.
15 locals recommend
Manuel Bivar Garden
12 Praça Dom Francisco GomesBeautiful historic buildings in Faro. Lovely architecture. Dock.
Jamanta boat is a modern, luxury 2-story catamaran designed specifically for tours along the Ria Formosa channels. Capacity to transport 200 passengers. Equipped with two bars. Wifi on board. Privileged view over the natural park. WC.
Jamanta - Olhão
Avenida 5 de OutubroJamanta boat is a modern, luxury 2-story catamaran designed specifically for tours along the Ria Formosa channels. Capacity to transport 200 passengers. Equipped with two bars. Wifi on board. Privileged view over the natural park. WC.
Dolphin watching tour. Ria Formosa islands. Sportfishing. Private boat rental with skipper. Birdwatching. Beaches. Snorkeling.
Ecomarine Algarve
Rua Comandante Francisco ManuelDolphin watching tour. Ria Formosa islands. Sportfishing. Private boat rental with skipper. Birdwatching. Beaches. Snorkeling.