Best places: Things to dos in Faro, Portugal

👍👍 Best beach I've been to in 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.

👍👍 Amazing beach for your little buddies to run around and have plenty of space for yourself. Very extense beach, which you can walk around. If you want to go with dogs, you can go further where there are no lifeguards and no control.

👍👍 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.

👍👍 Very nice and calm garden that was just recently renovated and re-opened for public. There are a lot of places to sit and relax, picnic tables, children's playground, water elements and even a mini-golf. Public bathroom and a snack bar are also a part of this place. For me personally, the most beaut...

👍👍 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.

Monumental neo-classical archway leading to the old town, with remains of original Moorish wall.

👍👍 Very nice island an beach. Feels local and not so much touristic yet. I think it is good as we live in times they want to standardise everything

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...

The southernmost part of the country, this remote, scenic beach is known for sailing & windsurfing.

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...

Quaint plaza featuring shaded seating & manicured green spaces amid historic center-city surrounds.