Why people love visiting historic Faro
The area's history and monuments are just a few of the reasons to vacation in Faro. This city is welcoming and romantic, recognized for its restaurants, shopping and bars. Albufeira Old Town Square and Vilamoura Marina are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. Are you looking for specific amenities for your getaway? Many of our vacation rentals feature full kitchens and laundry facilities.
Faro is brimming with history
Culture vultures won't be disappointed when they stay in a Faro vacation rental. There's a smorgasbord of historical attractions to keep you busy for your entire vacation. Think 16th-century former convents, museums brimming with artifacts and remnants of ancient Roman ruins, not to mention the white-washed Portuguese cathedral. To delve into Portugal's rich ocean-faring heritage, try to swing by the Maritime Museum which houses scale model boats and memorabilia. If you time your visit right, you can join the annual classical music festival, a favorite fixture in the Faro calendar. If you miss it, fear not, there are plenty of festivities year-round.
Sand bars and snorkeling in Faro
If you can drag yourself away from the cafe culture and boutique shopping along the Rua de Santo Antonio, there's plenty to do near your Faro vacation rental. The little sand bar of Ilha Deserta just south of Faro has no development, bar a small restaurant, and offers miles of uninterrupted golden sand. There's much you can do on the water. Those on a romantic break should consider hiring one of the yachts and skippers for a private sunset sail and sundowner. Alternatively, you can head out during the day to fish for tuna or snorkel with colorful marine life.
Avoid Faro's summer crowds
Its southern, coastal position draws in the European families on their summer breaks throughout July and August. You can miss the throngs of vacationers and score a deal on a Faro vacation rental if you pick one of the shoulder months. Visit between April and June or September and October and you'll be basking in bright skies and a gorgeous temperature without having to duck and dive along the cobbled walkways in town. It's still plenty warm enough to laze around on the beach and, without crowds, you'll find a peaceful spot.
Faro is a twitcher's delight
While wildlife in town is a little thin on the ground, when you stay in a Faro vacation rental you won't be far from the Ria Formosa Natural Park, an important breeding ground for birdlife, some of which are endemic to the region. If you're a twitcher, don't forget your binoculars when you're exploring the maze of marshes and canals that make up the park. You're not going to want to miss sighting one of the 200 recorded species or the 20,000 water birds. As you pass the oyster beds, you'll likely spot waders like grey plovers and spoonbills.
Transportation options to and around Faro
Fly into Faro Intl. Airport (FAO), the closest airport, located 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from the city center.
If you'd prefer to travel by train, you can make your way to Faro Station.
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