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| Faro Travel Guide for backpackers |
Faro is the capital of the Algarve. There are excellent beaches within easy reach, and in summer there's quite a nightlife scene, as thousands of travellers pass through on their way to and from the airport.
Particularly attractive is the old part of the city surrounded still by the Roman walls. There are many attractive shops and a particularly artistic theatre. Faro is also the home of the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve of over 17.000 hectares and a stopping place for hundreds of different birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in FARO - Faro is relatively inexpensive, you can get by on a daily budget of US$45 without cutting back on too much. A daily budget of around US$90 will provide you with a platform to really explore what the city has to offer in a bit more comfort and style. |
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Church of Sao Francisco - Built in the 18th century the church houses some of the impressive tiled scenes of the life of St Francisco, and some of the finest gilt wood carvings in all of the Algarve. The church has been preserved well and is in good condition.
Largo da Se - A peaceful square flanked by orange trees and the bishop's place. A great place to take an evening stroll and unwind after a hard day's sightseeing. This is the historic core of Faro.
Palace of Estoi - This beautiful palace is the best example of Romantic architecture in the Algarve. Built in the the second half of the 19th century, the palace is divided into three levels. The upper section holding the palace and magnificent front gardens, the middle level with a larch fountain, the lower level holds a series of statues.
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Mariscada - Mariscada is a small but very well located restaurant in the Vilamoura Marina. Although plain in decoration the atmosphere is friendly and the meals are good and at very reasonable prices. The restaurant specializes in seafood dishes and is well worth a visit.
Albufeira - This is an International Centre famous for its rich and diverse cuisine. The great variety of restaurants, offer everything from regional dishes to the more refined specialties of French, Italian or German cooking.
Three Palms Restaurant - This restaurant is found near Oura beach and is very popular with the locals and tourists alike. They serve a variety of meat and seafood dishes, and have a cheap daily menu. The service is great and the prices are good.
Cafe Alianca - The most traditional and best cafe in faro by far.
A favorite with the young and old a place to enjoy good drink and chat.
Also has the most fabulous cakes and pastries.
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Upa Upa Cafe and Bar - Located at 51 Rua Conselheiro Bivar, is very popular with the locals and tourists, and raws a rich mixture of people. Tables overflow onto its spacious patio. This is a great place to have a drink while mixing with the locals and other tourists.
Dux - This nightclub is popular amongst the younger crowd and is frquented by the locals as well as tourists. If you're looking to party untill the early hours of the morning, this is the place to go.
Fashion Kaffe - This trendy nightclub is always busy and ready to provide you with a good time, with its mix of fashionable, trendy young locals. If you're in Faro don't give it a miss.
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