Faro & the Old Town

The often-overlooked Algarve capital: a walled old town, cathedral and gateway to the Ria Formosa. Ideal for your arrival or departure day.

Insider tip

See the Bone Chapel (Capela dos Ossos), then eat fresh fish by the harbour.

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Whitewashed lanes, viewpoints and the town beach reached through a tunnel. Charming by day, lively by night.

The former Moorish capital of the Algarve, crowned by a red-sandstone castle above the river. Winding old town and cathedral.

A lively port town with old walls, pretty squares and the best cliff beaches within walking distance. A fine mix of culture and coast.

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