A LITTLE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE · CHRIS & CYNDE
Faro, through
our eyes.
Favourite tables. One more cocktail. A beach with room to breathe. These are the places we return to, the days we remember, and the little tips we would give our friends.
Before buying the Perch, we spent 17 weeks in Faro across six different rentals. That gave us time to explore, build routines and find the places we now share in our guide. We chose a city we already loved staying in.
PLAN A DAY · FIND YOUR FAVOURITES
Our guides to Faro.
Start with the kind of day you have in mind. Each guide brings together our experiences, practical suggestions and links to help you plan.
Where to eat in Faro
Market coffee, a Portuguese lunch, old-town seafood and a special evening at Alameda.
Read the guide →
Cocktails & Faro sunsets
Take a seat at In’verso, watch the light at LAB Terrace, or settle in at Columbus.
Read the guide →
Beaches & island days
Choose Praia de Faro or Ilha Deserta, plan the boat, and leave time for an island lunch.
Read the guide →
Faro without a car
Airport arrivals, a day on foot, beach boats and the practical choice of train station.
Read the guide →
Three train trips east
Olhão for the waterfront, Tavira for the river, and Vila Real de Santo António for a change of pace.
Read the guide →Explore the interactive map.
Make Faro your own.
A market breakfast at À da Sílvia. A cocktail at In’verso. Sunset at LAB Terrace. Explore our favourite places to eat and drink, the two museums, and useful neighbourhood stops such as Continente Bom Dia. East of the Perch, try padel at Eduardo Beldade’s academy or check what is showing at Associação 289, an art space still on our list to visit.
Let the day unfold.
Take a boat to Faro Beach or Ilha Deserta, or head east by train to Olhão, Tavira and Vila Real de Santo António. The map brings together our experiences and links to help you plan.
A guide with a point of view.
Our recommendations come with personal stories and candid advice. Save places with the bookmark to collect your own day. Opening hours, prices and transport change; check the linked venue or operator before setting out.