Faro Travel Guide
Portugal
Faro is a city of 41,355 people in southern Portugal and the main urban centre of the Algarve. It sits close to the region’s coastline and is a practical base for exploring beaches around the Algarve.
Most visitors arrive through Faro Airport (FAO), the airport serving the city. Nearby beaches include Praia da Rocha Baixinha, 18.3 kilometres away, Falesia Beach, 22.3 kilometres away, and Praia do Barril on Tavira island, 24.8 kilometres away.
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Weather in Faro
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Pays in EUR
Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +351
Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Portugal, but not mandatory. Service charges are not usually included in bills.
Best time to visit Faro
Jan
17°9Feb
17°6Mar
18°13Apr
22°7May
24°3Jun
27°3Jul
30°0Aug
31°0Sep
27°4Oct
24°10Nov
20°7Dec
17°8Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Faro
Praia da Rocha Baixinha
18.3 km away
Falesia Beach
22.3 km away
Barranco das Belharucas Beach
23.1 km away
Praia dos Olhos de Água
24.1 km away
Praia do Barril
24.8 km away
Praia da Balaia
25.8 km away
Praia de Santa Eulália
26.1 km away
Praia da Oura
26.7 km away
Things to do in Faro
Estádio de São Luís
football stadium
1 km
Capela dos Ossos
historic site
0.5 km
Arco da Vila
monument
0 km
Igreja do Carmo
christian place of worship
0.5 km
Teatro Lethes
theatre venue
0.4 km
Convento de Santo António dos Capuchos
christian place of worship
0.5 km
Teatro das Figuras
auditorium
1.4 km
Muralhas de Faro
music venue
0.3 km
Getting there
Faro Airport · 3 km
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