Old Town Faro, Faro

4.2

#1 of 10 in Historic Sites in Faro

Must see · Historic Walking Area · Historic Site

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Walk the cobbled streets of Old Town Faro and encounter centuries-old architectural sights, Roman passages, cozy cafes, and a museum with archaeological findings. The site features the oldest horseshoe arch in Portugal and a 16th-century convent. Note the many houses decorated by flowers as well as the meandering paths and alleys; take a stroll down the shopping lane at the town center. You can have a meal at one of the typical Algarvian restaurants, or just grab a coffee along the riverfront. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Old Town Faro by using our Faro holiday builder tool.

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Duration: 1 hour

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3.0

Duration: 9 to 10 hours

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FROM $28 BOOK WITH VIATOR Seaview Yoga Workshop in Old Town Faro Seaview Yoga Workshop in Old Town Faro

5.0

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Faro City & Ria Formosa E-Bike Tour Faro City & Ria Formosa E-Bike Tour

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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4.4

By tinkle_24

We joined the local free walking tour and what an experience! The guide was knowledgeable and for the one hour in the old town showed us interesting features. Cobbled streets, buildings of importance.... more

We joined the local free walking tour and what an experience! The guide was knowledgeable and for the one hour in the old town showed us interesting features. Cobbled streets, buildings of importance.... more »
By 490barry

The restaurant was clean, modern, with excellent staff and a reasonably priced menu. Our waiter was attentive without being “over the top”.

The restaurant was clean, modern, with excellent staff and a reasonably priced menu. Our waiter was attentive without being “over the top”. more »

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By Live At The Cellar

Very lovely and interesting old city with a Roman history dating back to @ 2nd century BC. The town has seen much conflict with troubles from the Roman era through the Moorish occupation and the later Spanish conflicts. Lots of history and many different architectural influences from over 2000 years of change. Well worth a visit 😀

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By Ali Rehman

A Vintage version of Faro - nicely preserved with it's cobbled streets and neat white-washed buildings reminiscing of the Colonial hey-days of the Portuguese Empire. Warrants a visit if visiting the nearby Ria Formosa National Park.

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