Why Faro?
Arrive in Faro. Fall for Faro.
A morning at the market. An afternoon across the water. A table in the old town, then a cocktail as the light softens over the Ria Formosa. Spend a little time here and Faro becomes much more than the place your plane landed.
A city with a life of its own.
Faro is the Algarve’s capital, with neighbourhood cafés, a municipal market, museums and a historic centre. We love being somewhere with everyday life around us: places to return to, familiar streets and a new favourite table.
The islands are part of the adventure.
Set out across the Ria Formosa for an island beach day. Faro’s waterfront faces the lagoon; the Atlantic beaches lie beyond it. The boat ride, the shifting water and the arrival on the sand are all part of the pleasure.
Start on foot. Explore from there.
Discover the centre on foot, use the railway for trips east to Olhão and Tavira, or choose a boat trip through the lagoon. A stay in Faro gives you several ways to explore without a car. A car can help with countryside plans, a wider touring itinerary or your own mobility needs. Our Faro without a car guide connects the options.
Borrow a little local knowledge.
Breakfast at À da Sílvia. A lunch at Cantina Pedro. Cocktails at In’verso. Sunset at LAB Terrace. Our Faro guide (available in the Perch, in our mobile app and online) brings together the places we return to, with the practical details to help you make them your own.
Give yourself a place to come home to.
A day in Faro deserves a good ending. Ours comes with three bedrooms, private terraces and a rooftop above the city.