Explore the city

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

Notes for a self-guided walking tour included

We provide notes for a walking tour around the principal sights of the city and, as it is not particularly large, you will have plenty of time to stop at one of the many cafés and bars for refreshments as you wander.

Places you'll get the chance to visit include the Manuel Bivar gardens; the Praça da Rainha (Queen’s square); the church of São Pedro which contains one of the first Baroque altar pieces in the Algarve; and the church of Carmo, with its iconic twin bell towers and rather eerie Chapel of Bones – the walls are lined with the bones of over 1,200 Carmelite monks. At the end of Rua Vasco de Gama, named after the great Portuguese navigator, you can call in to the Regional Museum of the Algarve, which provides an insight into the traditional ways of life from the first half of the 20th century.

The most fascinating part of Faro is the Old Town – the Vila-Adentro – which stands behind the defensive walls. Entering via the ornate Arco de la Vila, you discover narrow winding streets, the Faro Archaeological Museum, the Jewish Museum, the ruins of the castle and the imposing cathedral of Faro – built on the site of a mosque, which itself was built upon the site of the original Roman forum.
Beyond the city

Ria Formosa Natural Park & more

Ria Formosa Natural Park & more

There’s plenty to keep you occupied in Faro, but if you wish to delve more into the culture of the outlying region, you could take a boat trip from the marina to visit the Ria Formosa Natural Park, one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal. Extending over 60km of coastline, it consists of a series of barrier-islands, marshes, dunes, salt pans and fresh-water lagoons which are home to an impressive diversity of flora and fauna, including the unique sultan hen.

Alternatively, ten kilometres north of Faro is the town of Estoi. Served by bus from Faro, it is home to one of the finest Rococo palaces in Portugal, the Palacio de Estoi. There are also the very interesting Roman ruins of Milreu, the best preserved in the Algarve; while the town itself is a reminder of how the Algarve used to be.

If you haven't yet had your fill of beaches, yet another option is to hop on the bus to nearby Praia de Faro, a five-kilometre-long stretch of golden sand which runs along the entire length of the sea-facing side of Ilha de Faro (Faro Island).

Accommodation

The hotel is ideally located for exploring the city.

We provide suggestions for where to eat out in the documentation that we send you prior to your holiday.

Hotel Faro

Such is the range of facilities at the Hotel Faro that you may be tempted to spend more time here than you might otherwise do at a city hotel. Located directly opposite the marina, it offers unrivalled views over the lagoon of the Ria Formosa Natural Park from its rooftop bar, outdoor swimming pool and glass-fronted restaurant. The cuisine is well regarded and, if you time your reservation right, you can watch the sunset as you dine (pay locally for dinner). Light, airy bedrooms as well as a gym, a sauna, a Turkish bath and massage facilities, complete the picture.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Facilities
- Bar with rooftop terrace
- Restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Spa (with sauna and Turkish bath)
- Gym
- Wi-fi
- Air conditioning

Prices

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Add-on price

Hotel Faro, 2 nights: 08 February 2022 - 31 December 2022

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Add on 2 nights	Single supplement
8 Feb - 30 Mar 2022	£104	£76
31 Mar - 12 Apr 2022	£144	£116
13 - 16 Apr 2022	£180	£150
17 Apr - 30 May 2022	£144	£116
31 May - 30 Jun 2022	£180	£150
1 Jul - 31 Aug 2022	£190	£160
1 - 30 Sep 2022	£180	£150
1 - 31 Oct 2022	£144	£116

Includes accommodation and meals as described. No travel is included as it is assumed that you are travelling via the city as part of your main Inntravel holiday.

If you are flying via a different airport and would like us to arrange connecting travel, please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades & extra nights for first hotel

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Hotel Faro, Faro
Premium with balcony: 08 Feb - 31 Mar 2022	£15
Premium with balcony: 01 Apr - 30 Jun 2022	£20
Premium with balcony: 01 Jul - 31 Aug 2022	£34
Premium with balcony: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£20
Superior: 08 Feb - 30 Jun 2022	£10
Superior: 01 Jul - 31 Aug 2022	£14
Superior: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2022	£10

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Hotel Faro, Faro (B&B)	Double room	Single room
08 Feb - 30 Mar 2022	£48	£82
31 Mar - 12 Apr 2022	£68	£120
13 Apr - 16 Apr 2022	£85	£151
17 Apr - 30 May 2022	£68	£120
31 May - 30 Jun 2022	£85	£151
01 Jul - 31 Aug 2022	£90	£160
01 Sep - 30 Sep 2022	£85	£151
01 Oct - 02 Nov 2022	£68	£120

Getting to the city centre

This information is for guidance only; no travel is included in our prices and you should pay locally for your chosen option.

For more information about the airport, visit the Faro airport website.

Getting between Faro airport and the city (4km):

Public transport	Approx. duration	Frequency
Shuttle bus	20 minutes	regular departures

Other options	Approx. duration	Approx. cost
Taxi	15 minutes	10€

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