Top Things to do in Faro
The 5 Best Historic Sites in Faro, Algarve
Faro is the best-known city in Portugal’s deservedly famous Algarve region. There’s an archaeological museum and a “Bishops’ Palace,” a Renaissance cathedral that was heavily bombed during World War II, but later rebuilt. Nearby in Estoi are Roman ruins, and Albufeira, also nearby, is a formerly quaint fishing village influenced by the Moors in the 8th century. It’s situated in a cliffside location, and has become famous for its beaches (there are 20) and nightlife.
Restaurants in Faro
1. Old Town Faro
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4.0 based on 2,633 reviews
Reviewed By chrisdW8242NM - Manchester, United Kingdom
The charming old town of Faro is quite small, situated within the old Moorish town walls, but a most pleasant way to spend half a day wandering through the narrow streets and finding bars and restaurants lurking around corners. In the central square there is the magnificent, though not large, baroque cathedral with museum and outdoor chapels (one inset with human bones). Close by is the municipal museum, inexpensive and definitely worth a visit to explore Faro's Roman and Moorish past.This is a definite must for all visitors to Faro.
2. Nucleo Museologico da Villa Romana de Milreu
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4.0 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By 654laurencec
We were surprised to find this roman villa with wonderful mosaics just outside Faro. Wewere lucky to be shown around by an excellent guide who explained the history of the villa and really brought it to life for us.
3. Arc of Repouso
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4.0 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The word "Repouso", when translated into English, means "Resting". So, this elbow shaped group of arches has been named as "Arco do Repouso", as Portuguese King Afonso III and his troops rested here after reconquering Faro. Amazing legends! The arch gives access to the "Muralhas de Faro" ("The Walls of Faro", in English), which were built by Moorish settlers against Christian invasions. In the 18th century, a small ermitage was placed between the arches and then dedicated to "Nossa Senhora do Repouso" ("Our Lady of Rest", in English). A quick stop, a few pics and you are done. Enjoy!
4. Muralhas de Faro
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4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The "Muralhas de Faro" are also known as the "Muralhas de Vila Adentro". Since the Roman times in the Iberian Peninsula, these awesome oval shaped Walls protect the historical center of Faro, the so called "Vila Adentro". As everything else, they have undergone, along the centuries, many enlargements, reconstructions, restorations and, surprisingly, a great part of it has survived up to our days. An important chapter of Faro's history has been written in these magnificent Walls. They witnessed wars, invasions, reconquests, pirates and even an earthquake! Amazing resilience! Check the Walls and its three remaining gates: "Arco da Vila" and the adjoining "Porta Árabe" (at the Arch's end), "Arco do Repouso" e "Portas do Mar" (also known as "Porta Nova"). Enjoy!
5. Cemiterio da Colonia Judaica de Faro
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
