Preparation file
Before you go · Faro
- Food and the bill
- Getting around the country
- Money and practical notes
- Safety and etiquette
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Faro
The southern Portuguese city regarded as the gateway to the Algarve; the region's airport is here. The walled old town is compressed into a small area, while the Ria Formosa lagoon right beside it forms a large protected natural park of barrier islands and bird populations.
PortugalSuggested stay: 1 day
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Inside the city
Places to see
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- Cidade Velha (Old Town)
- Faro Cathedral
- Ria Formosa Natural Park
- Capela dos Ossos
- Faro Marina
- Arco da Vila