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Faro Island Beach which includes general coastal views and a beach
Faro which includes a sunset and a lighthouse
Faro which includes a sunset, a lighthouse and a sandy beach
Faro Island Beach showing general coastal views and a sandy beach
Faro Cathedral featuring heritage elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

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What to do in Faro


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Faro Cathedral showing heritage elements

Faro City Centre

Faro City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Faro Marina or Faro Cathedral.

Faro City Centre
Faro which includes a sunset, a lighthouse and a sandy beach

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While visiting Sé, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Cathedral and Old Town Square.

Faro Old Town as well as a small group of people

Faro Old Town

For centuries, Faro’s fortified walls have enclosed the city’s most intriguing treasures, from the cathedral’s chamber of bones to a castle converted into a brewery.

Faro Old Town
Carmo Church showing heritage elements

São Pedro

If you're spending some time in São Pedro, Faro Marina and Forum Algarve Mall are top sights worth seeing.

São Pedro
Whole beach to ourselves! The beach in Faro is often overlooked in favour of the other beaches along the Algarve, making it quiet and unspoilt. Close to the airport, it's definitely worth a visit!

Praia de Faro

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While visiting Praia de Faro, you might make a stop by sights like Faro Island Beach and Ria Formosa Natural Park.

Praia de Faro
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Poço do Mouro

Poço do Mouro might not have many top sights, but Algarve Stadium and Loulé Municipal Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Poço do Mouro

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