Walk the cobbled streets of Old Town Faro and encounter centuries-old architectural sights, Roman passages, cozy cafes, and a museum with archaeological findings. The site features the oldest horseshoe arch in Portugal and a 16th-century convent. Note the many houses decorated by flowers as well as the meandering paths and alleys; take a stroll down the shopping lane at the town center. You can have a meal at one of the typical Algarvian restaurants, or just grab a coffee along the riverfront. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Old Town Faro by using our Faro holiday builder tool.
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We called in to Faro on our way to Seville from Lisbon. We didn’t have any great expectations. We visited the cathedral inside the old town and had a nice lunch in one of the many outdoor...
We called in to Faro on our way to Seville from Lisbon. We didn’t have any great expectations. We visited the cathedral inside the old town and had a nice lunch in one of the many outdoor... more »
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The apartment we stayed in was called The Old Town House, not very far from the centre. The hosts were excellent and couldn't fault our stay in the apartment. There was the old town to explore, at...
The apartment we stayed in was called The Old Town House, not very far from the centre. The hosts were excellent and couldn't fault our stay in the apartment. There was the old town to explore, at... more »
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Very lovely and interesting old city with a Roman history dating back to @ 2nd century BC. The town has seen much conflict with troubles from the Roman era through the Moorish occupation and the later Spanish conflicts. Lots of history and many different architectural influences from over 2000 years of change. Well worth a visit 😀
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A Vintage version of Faro - nicely preserved with it's cobbled streets and neat white-washed buildings reminiscing of the Colonial hey-days of the Portuguese Empire. Warrants a visit if visiting the nearby Ria Formosa National Park.
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