The quintessential capital of the Algarve region of Portugal, Faro gives visitors an authentic experience of a Portuguese resort town. The city is a wonderful stopover as it features an impressive marina, bustling plazas and well-manicured gardens and...more
The quintessential capital of the Algarve region of Portugal, Faro gives visitors an authentic experience of a Portuguese resort town. The city is a wonderful stopover as it features an impressive marina, bustling plazas and well-manicured gardens and parks. The historic center of Faro or the Centro Historico is one of the main places to visit; it has narrow lanes dotted with cafes and shops. The city boasts of a wonderful art scenario and theater life. Walking around the city center allows visitors to enjoy somehighlights of the city.
The beaches of Faro and the inviting lagoons of Ria Formosa are the must-visit places in the city. Faro has some wonderful museums like the Museu Municipal housed in a beautiful building. The Museu Regional do Algarve features artifacts depicting the local lifestyle, heritage and culture. The Manuel Bivar gardens also make a good place to visit. People who love automobiles will find Faro an exciting place. The streets of Faro can be seeing teeming with some unique vehicles.
Faro offers an excellent shopping scene. From street markets to high-end shopping malls there are several places where visitors can shop. The Forum Algarve shopping mall is the most popular shopping destination in the city. Other good places to shop in Faro are Rua de Santo Antonio, Rua de Portugal, Rua de Francisco Gomes, Galerias Faroand Rua dos Letes.
Faro is served by the Faro Airport. Visitors can opt for car rentals or buses to get from the airport to the city.
There are quite a number of halal restaurants in faro where visitors can dine. Some good places to find halal food in Faro include Taj Palace, Garrett Snack Bar, Snackbar Rabia and Habib's Doner Kebab.
There is only one mosque in Faro, the Mesquita de Faro which is located in Bom Joao.