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| | |  Faro is the capital of the Algarve and nearly non-touristic. Nevertheless or maybe because of that, the city is worth a visit - the beautiful old town, the small harbour and the welcoming pedestrian zone characterise the city. The great and modern shopping centre `Forum Algarve` (between the city centre and airport) invites everyone for the perfect shopping experience.
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| | |  Also boat trips to the close by islands in the nature reserve Ria Farmosa with its deserted sandy beaches are worth a trip! Good conditions for wind and kite surfers are given at the island Ilha de Faro close to the airport.
Distance to Faro airport: approx. 7 km
Restaurant Tips:
 Adega Nova - simple and typical portuguese restaurant near the train station | | |
| | |  Our expert tips for your holidays in Faro:
Stroll around the beautiful centre with many shopping facilities and a quaint old town.
Shopping in the beautiful open air shopping centre "Forum Algarve".
There is a very wonderful hiking path from Faro, near the airport to Quinta do Lago through the natural reserve Ria Formosa. You can observe many birds.
Boat trip through the Ria Formosa, e.g. to observe birds, or just to go the beautiful and lonely island of Ilha Deserta. The boat leaves from the "Bombeiros" in Faro.
Excursion to the city of Loulé with its colourful market or further up to the beautiful little village of Querença.
Excursion to Monchique, a mountain village near the highest point in the Algarve (Foia, 902 m). From there you have a great view over the coastline, good weather provided! On the way to Monchique, stop in the beautiful place Caldas de Monchique with its hot springs.
Excursion to the picturesque town of Lagos, the nicest town in the western Algarve.
Excursion to Cabo São Vicente, the windy and dramatic most south-westernly point of Europe.
Excursion to the eastern Algarve, to Tavira, one of the most picturesque towns in the Algarve, and to Olhão, known for its fishing fleet and its beautiful market. You can make a beautiful journey by train from Faro to Olhão and Tavira. The train passes very near the sea and you have wonderful views.
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