Your flight to Faro introduces you to the Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal, and its pre-Roman capital. Explore the palaces, churches and Roman walls of Faro Old City on foot and visit the nearby towns of Estói and Olhão for Algarve and Moorish architecture.
Step back in time at the Faro Municipal Museum with its collection of Roman mosaics, Islamic ceramics and Renaissance paintings. Immerse yourself in Algarve nightlife in the narrow streets of Albufeira’s Old Town (25km west of Faro).
For a quiet day out, take a picnic and hike along the sand dunes of Ria Formosa Nature Reserve (east from Faro to Tavira) or explore the water sports and resorts of Vilamoura and Albufeira. Or improve your handicap at Quinta do Lago golf course.
Locals in Faro love fish and meat dishes. Dine on grilled sardines, chicken piri-piri and cataplana (copper pot) fish stew. And while in Faro, don’t forget to sample the maçapão pastries, made with almonds, and a glass of chilled medronho, a fiery local spirit. |