Faro: Attractions and more...
One of Faro’s main attractions is the eighteenth-century Episcopal Palace with its unique tile decoration and pyramid-shaped roofs. The Santo Lenho Chapel has a spectacular collection of relics and carvings lining its walls. Football fans usually flock to the Estadio Algarve, a 30,000-seat stadium which had hosted the Euro 2004.
The Naval Museum has a fleet of model boats and galleons that will impress any marine buff. Photograph yourself under the centuries-old Vila Adentro arch and the Carmo (or Carmel) Church which has twin bell towers and a religious sanctuary.
Also visit the golden Church of Nossa Senhora Do Carmo, famed for its chapel which is adorned with the bones of more than a thousand monks and has exquisite gold-leaf designs.
Off the harbour, you can find the Cidade Velha (or old city) with its beautiful walking areas with quaint cafes. A bit further is the Ria Formosa lagoon which attracts hundreds of migratory birds every year.
What to see in detail
Old Town Faro
Carmo Church
Chapel of Bones
Rua Dr. Francisco Gomes
Faro Archaeological Museum
Will find places of interest on the map. Clock on the attractions for details
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