Faro Travel Guide: Your Gateway to Portugal's Coastal Paradise

The fascinating city of Faro is also the biggest city and the capital of the Algarve region in Portugal. The city has a plethora of tourist attractions and a comprehensive history. It is filled with Portuguese charm and is a popular destination for the people of northern Europe. The city is packed with beautiful parks, charming marina, well-maintained plazas and outdoor cafes.

Faro is very famous for its nightlife and theatre scene. There are parties almost all time of the year making it a beach party town. This city is the best place for a summer tan and sip a cocktail alongside the beach. Cidade Velha, Museu Municipal, Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, Land Train, Igreja da Nossa Senhora do Carmo, Milreu and Estoi, Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro Jewish Heritage Centre, Teatro Lethes, Ilha de Faro are the main tourist attractions in Faro. Dive into the rich tapestry of Portugal's heritage and contemporary scene with our Portugal tour packages.

Getting in faro

Faro airport is the main international airport in Faro. This airport is also known as Algarve Airport. The airport is 4km away from the center of the city. This airport operates flights from major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kochi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Trichy.

DEPARTURE	DURATION	LOWEST ROUND TRIP DEALS
Chennai	27h, 2 stops	Rs 46,415
New Delhi	27h, 2 stops	Rs 34,624
Mumbai	24h, 2 stops	Rs 34,649
Bangalore	26h, 2 stops	Rs 35,813
Kolkata	28h, 2 stops	Rs 42,857
Hyderabad	28h, 2 stops	Rs 39,908
Cochin	33h, 2 stops	Rs 47,594
Trichy	26h, 2 stops	Rs 77,810

Getting out of faro

There are bus, train and flight services from Faro to many nearby countries like Spain, Germany, Italy, France and Switzerland. You can visit these countries on your trip to Faro.

Public Transport in faro

The best way to explore Faro is by foot. The public transport offers bus and trains but they are very slow. The train operates only to the nearby cities and not within Faro.

Taxi & Airport transfer in faro

Taxis are popular in Faro. The taxis in Faro have a mix of black and green color. There is also ivory colored taxi but the black ones are most preferred by the tourists. The taxis start at a base fare of Rs 258 and the taxi fare from the airport changes according to the different destinations. Yellowfish Transfers and Sunline transfers are popular taxi service in Faro.

Transport & city passes in faro

Being a small city, there are no transport passes in Faro. You can easily explore the city on foot. If there is a greater distance to be covered, public transport services can be availed.

Driving & Car rental in faro

Though car rentals are cheaper in Faro, the rental companies charge a high price for the fuel. So opt for the Full to Full or Fair Fuel policy cars. Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Europcar are all available in Faro.