The best things to do in Faro

Go to the bar O Castelo in the old town and enjoy a relaxing and beautiful sunset over the Ria Formosa and the Ilha de Faro.

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Visit the Convent of Nossa Senhora da Assunção and see the Municipal Museum of Faro.

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Wander through the historic quarter and discover the marks left over the centuries by various peoples.

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Go to Estoi, which is close to Faro, and visit the Palace of Estoi.

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Try the regional delicacies in any of the patisseries in the centre of Faro.

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Take a boat trip along the Ria Formosa and experience the natural beauty of the flora and fauna.

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Visit the Sé Cathedral. The exterior of the building reflects changes made over the ages and the interior has Renaissance characteristics and Baroque style decoration.

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The best restaurants around PLMJ

Chelsea Pizza & Pasta

This restaurant is on a street in the heart of the shopping district and it offers a wide range of salads, pasta dishes and pizzas.

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Costa Algarvia

The restaurant A Costa Algarvia is a welcoming place with delicious food based around fresh seafood and the best quality meats. The service is friendly, attentive and very professional.

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L’Osteria

A restaurant with a modern vibe, where you can try a variety of pizzas, pasta dishes and salads.

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Paparazzi

This restaurant has a modern atmosphere where you can enjoy a selection of cocktails and a wide variety of pizzas, salads and pasta made in the true Italian tradition.

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Ria Formosa Restaurant

The restaurant Ria Formosa, located on the rooftop of the Hotel Faro, offers a panoramic view over the city. The restaurant serves sophisticated cuisine based around the typical food of the Algarve.

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Vanguarda Madeirense

This is a restaurant that brings you the flavours and aromas of the island of Madeira, with decor from the region and attentive service.

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The best restaurants in Faro

Faro e Benfica

With a sea view, this restaurant is known for its fresh seafood and fish. The restaurant is located at the Faro Dock and has a lovely terrace with a view over the marina.

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Tertúlia Algarvia

Located in the historic quarter of Faro, this restaurant offers the gastronomy, history and traditions of the region.

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The best beach restaurants in Faro

Estaminé

While exploring the beauty of the Ria Formosa, you can savour Algarve cuisine and enjoy a 180º panoramic view of the coast. The restaurant serves seafood and fish in the form of regional dishes handed down from generation to generation by local fishermen.

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Wax RestoBar

At Praia de Faro, this restaurant-bar offers a range of tapas style dishes and you can enjoy the sun, the beach and good company here.

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2 Passos

Restaurant 2 Passos appears, in full harmony with nature. Located in the heart of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, on a unique beach that is Praia da Ancão. The sea, the dunes and the Ria Formosa provide you with a perfect setting and a look at one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Algarve.

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Sal'mare Beach Club

Known for its relaxed atmosphere and innovative concept, it was dreamt up to be light and relaxed during the day and irreverent after sunset. A Beach Club during the day and a Steakhouse at sunset.

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The best beaches in Faro

The Barreta beach is to be found on Ilha Deserta, at the entrance to Barra Nova. It takes its name from the fact that there are no buildings and the beach has few visitors. You can reach the beach by sea from Cais da Porta Nova (Portas do Mar).

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This beach is very quiet and often deserted. You can reach it from Praia de Faro, using the wooden walkway, or by boat. You can see the flora of the system of dunes and watch the many species of birds that seek refuge and food here.

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Farol (lighthouse) beach is to be found on Ilha da Culatra. You can only reach Ilha do Farol by sea. There are boats from Cais da Porta Nova (Portas do Mar). The journey is around 40 minutes, and you can enjoy the beauty of the Ria Formosa.

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The best places to have a snack in Faro

Petisqueira 3 em pipa

Offering tapas-style dishes prepared with passion and served in a relaxing atmosphere, you'll always feel at home in this special place when you come to enjoy a glass of wine.

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Se7e Pedras

Se7e Pedras is a restaurant and wine bar in a comfortable and cosy setting that features original architectural features. Besides a vast range of wines, it offers a selection of cocktails and tapas that you can enjoy in the bar area.

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The best nightlife in Faro

Columbus Culinary Bar

Columbus offers perfect harmony between past and present. It's a top-class bar with awards for "Best Bar Team" and "Best Cocktail Menu", but it's now reaching even greater heights with its new "Culinary Bar" concept and daily entertainment.

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O Castelo - Cidade Velha

With a fantastic view of the Ria Formosa, the bar O Castelo sits right in the historic centre of Faro. It also boasts concerts, shows and exhibitions.

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Roorftop Eva

Eva's sunset parties usually feature funk, R&B and hip-hop on Saturday and electronic music on Sunday, and they always bring you a different artist. To accompany your dancing, make sure you enjoy a cocktail from the menu.

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