Faro is the capital of the Algarve region.
In addition to Lisbon, Porto and Faro has the third international airport in Portugal. By the Faro International Airport is one of the tourist stronghold in the country. The city of Faro offers so much more than just a landing point in Portugal. It is a city full of history, great shopping, restaurants and cafes, theaters and galleries, great beaches and Ria Formosa – a beautiful nature reserve on your doorstep.
“Cidade Velha”, the oldest part of the city is located on the eastern side of Faro Marina. Old town you can explore on foot. Many visitors miss out on the pleasures of the Algarve in Faro, because you often get a transitional place for you at the airport and move to the destination. But it is really worth a visit.
