Ilha Do Farol Travel Guide
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EPIC SANA Algarve Hotel
Really surprised that epic sana was so well run. Fine dining, Uddo and Lima restaurants were all excellent. If I’d been told that fine dining was Michelin star I wouldn’t have been surprised, really top notch. The uddo japanese restaurant was also so much better than the usual sticks and sushi that ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Occidental Faro
Good room and good breakfast. But, strong and unpleasant odor on the first floor where our room was located. No issue in the room. Walking from the elevator to the room was the worst of the odor. Good terrace bar on the 4th floor with marina view and old city view.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel 3K Faro Aeroporto
We did a one night stop over. Hotel room very clean and comfortable. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Second time we stayed here. Very happy with everything including proximity to the airport.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Vale do Lobo Resort
The property was great, a lovely villa. This was our 2nd visit, the only things that weren't as good this time - in particular was the shuttle bus around the resort. In the summer it is an excellent service, at Easter they only had 1 car so the wait for the service, instead of being 5 mins was more ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Pine Cliffs Gardens
Nice hotel to go for family.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Vila Gale Ampalius Resort Hotel
Location staff and breakfast 1st class. Opted for buffett dinner on 1 night wich was awful but they refunded us straight away
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Popular places to visit
Faro Island Beach
Rent kayaks and surfboards to ride the waves lapping this narrow stretch of sand, which serves as a wall between ocean and river.
Faro Marina
Explore the waterfront of Faro Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Sé e São Pedro. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Old Town Square
Find out about the history of Sé e São Pedro when you spend time at Old Town Square. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Faro Cathedral
In this cathedral, a museum displays intriguing religious relics. From the roof view the Faro Old Town district, the ocean and its mudflats.
Carmo Church
Behind the intricate details of the Baroque façade and the nave’s gilded woodwork and stained-glass windows lie the ghoulish skulls of the Bones Chapel.
Faro Town Hall
Faro Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Sé e São Pedro, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this relaxing area's marina and enjoy its lively bars.
Activities
Ria Formosa Natural Park and Islands Boat Cruise from Faro
CCVAlgarve Family Ticket | 2 adults + Children
From Faro: 4 Stops, 3 Islands in Ria Formosa Catamaran Tour
Vilamoura: Benagil Cave Boat Tour with Entry&Dolphin search
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