Old Town Faro
Old Town Faro
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  • Whitesword28
    Manchester, United Kingdom58 contributions
    Good tips for your trip
    The apartment we stayed in was called The Old Town House, not very far from the centre. The hosts were excellent and couldn't fault our stay in the apartment. There was the old town to explore, at first you will think there is nothing much to look at but then you see houses as if it was in a film set, church, restaurants and cafes. There are many places to eat our favourite was O Coreto near the harbour, food was delicious. Al Ria - seafood cataplana was nice.. Train and coach station are nearby to the harbour. Faro to Albuferia costs Euro 3.40 per person way and catch taxi Euro 10.00. You can go to Seville (Spain)by coach -3hours costs 55 Euros each, they do not take card payment and make sure to take your passport with you. Watching dolphins swimming in its natural habitat was wonderful, even saw the mother teaching the baby to swim. However, was informed that the dolphin excursion was about to close due to the cold weather. Faro beach was bliss, no noisy boats or crowd it was better than Albuferia beach. Make sure you visit Chelsea gelato , they have some nice ice cream and its not expensive- recommend the cheesecake one. Halal food not easy to find but there was kebab place near McDonalds and an Iranian restaurant called Shiraz. Food was okay in Shiraz but portions were small. The warm weather actually made our trip worth exploring much easier. Unfortunately, didn't get the chance to visit Lisbon :( Negative parts of the trip I realised in all the restaurants , they do not take care of cleaning fish or prawns at all. Albuferia restaurant we went to giving tuna (out of a can) even though they were just near the sea yet the food was expensive. .
    Visited October 2022
    Written 9 October 2022
  • Imladris15
    Glasgow, United Kingdom31 contributions
    A winter week
    We had always wanted to wander the streets of the old town but summertime trips were dedicated to us and sea so we decided on a winter city break. We really enjoyed it. The old town is easy to navigate and full of quirky corners and unexpected sights. We were there as the storks began to return to their nests perched precariously on the roof scape around us. Plenty of places to stop and have a coffee, a drink a back or a full meal and in January there was no problem getting a table or a seat. The local folk may have had on scarves and coats during the day but we visitors from northern climes were content in T shirts and light jackets. It was great to see blue skies and spectacular sunsets with a G and T in hand.
    Visited January 2020
    Written 25 January 2020
  • MarcusHurley
    Calne, United Kingdom9,456 contributions
    Wasted potential
    This is a place of contradictions. There are no 'must see' buildings here but the distract has a great historical feel. However there are a lot of derelict or severely run down buildings and the streets are blighted with tagging and graffiti almost everywhere. They are clean though and we didn't feel unsafe at any point but there is a lot of wasted potential here. There is a reasonably long stretch of town wall with a few towers but it is utterly ignored and unkempt. The train runs just in front of it and there is also the terminal for the island tours and ferries where people also gather to watch the sunset.
    Visited November 2021
    Written 13 November 2021
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Phil S
London, UK64 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Great for shopping and restaurants, steeped in history and a great atmosphere. All areas are easy to access on foot and plenty of places for coffee or other refreshments.
Written 21 September 2023
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Hilal A
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Sep 2023 • Solo
Faro is an amazing town with its sun, old town, mediterrian cuisine, and night life. But what makes it a top experience is its people. If you go there i hope meet with Rui. He will make your day.😇👍✌️
Written 11 September 2023
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Samuel B-M
Birmingham, UK30 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Old Town Faro (the Cidade Velha) presents the most preserved quarter of Faro: a large square lined with Orange trees, surrounded by several cobbled streets with pastel-coloured buildings with Portuguese tiles, situated within a medieval wall.
The Sé de Faro is the Old Town’s most impressive landmark, standing proudly in its centre, which, from its bell tower, offers views of the Ria Formosa .
Written 5 September 2023
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Neworder306
12 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
Close to airport, loads of stay options, food, beaches, bars, sun, sand, smiles, cheap (ish) walks, music, history, need i GO ON...
Written 29 August 2023
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Josephine Oreilly
Wrexham, UK139 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
We got the train from tavira no changes 6Euro return .such a lovely town plenty to see .Nice Eating places lovely churc to visit .lots of lovely shops
Written 22 August 2023
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JYarba
Huntsville, AL215 contributions
May 2023 • Family
A walk through Old Town Faro has sights ranging in time from the 11th century (the Arab Gate) up to the late 19th (museums and cathedrals), and it's well worth an hour or two of your time to stroll through. Some of the buildings charge small fees to enter, but you can just as easily take it all in from the cobbled streets. There are plenty of modern restaurants mixed in among the older structures here, in case you need a meal or a cool treat on a hot day. Parking around the area can be a little dicey, and the meters where you pay a bit confusing when they're not completely broken.
Written 29 July 2023
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Jason S
Melbourne, Australia1,650 contributions
Jan 2023 • Solo
Some nice historical buildings and churches, not as busy in the street as I thought it would be.

Lot of buildings seems run down and lots of graffiti around the area.

Stayed on the old town so did enjoy it, it just lacked atmosphere.
Written 28 July 2023
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Alice
Milton Keynes, UK24 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
A very scenic walk with plenty of great photo opportunities. Some things are easily walked by though so I would recommend planning your stops or taking a guided tour.
Written 26 July 2023
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Phoebe Sio
Faro, Portugal1 contribution
May 2023 • Family
I love this place so much, I think it’s really worthy to check it out. It was so relaxing hanging out around in the area. By the way, we highly recommended Altxin transfer, we traveled around Algarve with their service, very professional and friendly. We had a great time with them. We 🧡 Portugal.
Written 30 June 2023
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mzzyap
Philippines2,531 contributions
May 2023
You have to find the charm in Old Town Faro. First word that comes to mind is "crumbling". The streets look deserted and scarred by graffiti, like the young people moved away to find better work and shelter. Save for the marina and the ramparts that got a facelift for tourists visiting the Algarve, Old Town is "run down" for the most part. My favorite thing about the place: the Storks, content on their perches.
Written 31 May 2023
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