Best places: Tourist attractions in Faro, Portugal

🫤 Unless you either 1) simply want to lay on the beach and be relatively alone, 2) are on the run and want to hideout or 3) looking to do some low profile importation from Morocco, there is no reason to go here - if you do, as we did, don't say I didn't tell you so - 30 mins is enough.

👍👍 Unlike the other city beaches, this is a lot more beautiful and easier to get to and simply relax. We had a great time reclining on the deck chairs. Cost 5€ each with covered rattan umbrella. It's on a island by itself that has one way in and out controlled by traffic lights. Though crowded we found...

Offering a range of landscapes, this park features boat & kayak tours, birdwatching & beach combing.

👍👍 Wonderful tour guide and very comfy boat. We visited the deserted island and spent an hour at the conchas beach as shown in the video. Then we went to colatera island which is also lovely but way more busy.

👍👍 Saint Peter's church for the fishermen of Faro - plain facade white washed in the south facing direction - belies an intricate interior of tombs and fine carvings. Other photos here may not be of the correct building.

Scenic marina with night lights & a sculptural “Faro” sign popular with photographers.

18th-century Catholic church known for its small chapel built out of the bones & skulls of monks.

Modest, hands-on natural history museum with guided tours, a touch tank & an arachnid exhibit.

👍 Better "old town feel" than Albuferia old town, (which is very touristy). Ample free parking nearby, but once in the carpark, ignore any "locals" wandering around who try to tell you where to park and then ask for money to watch your car. Several nice restaurants within the old town area and pleasan...

😠 This morning we had the experience of going on a tour guided by Andre. Our initial impression of him was fairly positive. He seemed welcoming, encouraging all of us to introduce ourselves, and was courteous in his interactions. However, as the tour progressed, I observed a sudden change in his behav...

Catholic cathedral dating to the 13th century, with a small museum of religious relics & objects.

👍👍 Amazing tour, we went for dolphin watching, the guide was very knowledgeable and humorous. We couldn't find the dolphins so they guides asked if we are all happy to stay a bit longer and we then found a massive pod. I just loved that they did that for us! Moreover, they seemed to care about the envi...

👍👍 Just beautiful ♥️

👍👍 Perfect place to watch the sunset in Faro. Good to go for a walk/run, it has seating areas too. It has free parking, but you can also go by walk from Doca de Faro (approx. 20 min). For a longer distance walk, you can go from here to the airport or to Praia de Faro by walk! Enjoy Faro :)

👍👍 Part of Ilha Desserta, or barreta island, you will reach this beach after walking the boardwalk through the deserted island. To find this secluded, quiet and beautiful beach is a real treat after a hike. Ofcourse you can also enter the beach immediatly upon arrival by ferry (€5) and there is 1 resta...

One-stop shopping for produce, fish, chocolate, gourmet foods & flowers plus coffee & restaurants.

👍 A nice area to see old Faro. We just walked around the wall and got sense of Faro.

👍👍 Découvert par hasard, l'accès à la tour est libre avec une vue sur la ville de Faro et la lagune. Point le plus haut de la ville.

Ethnography museum devoted to the Algarve region featuring paintings, artifacts, crafts & furniture.

👍👍 Its a Masjid, the Imam is friendly. All welcoming. So glad the Muslim community in Faro created this Masjid for the local people and visitors. Please donate to them generously.