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Introduction

Faro is located along the Algarve, Portugal's southern coastal region. It's a major gateway to the entire coast/region with good transportation options, mainly by air.

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Weather

Faro has a great climate with warm summers from June to September when temperatures average between 25 °C and 30 °C. Nights are around 20 °C. Occasionally, temperatures hit 40 °C. Winters last from December to March, when daytime temperatures are between 15 °C and 19 °C and nights around 10 degrees. Most of the rain falls during the wintermonths while summers are very dry.

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Getting There

By Plane

Faro Airport (FAO) is about 2.5 kilometres from Faro. It's one of the busier airports in the summer season from April to October, though much quieter the rest of year. Quite a few airlines, including many charter airlines and some budget airlines serve the region.
Over 10 car rental firms are located at the airport. The airport is also close to the A22 toll free highway, with connections throughout the Algarve and direct to Lisbon and Spain.

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Getting Around

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Sleep

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PropertyAddressTypePopularity
Casa CharnecaSitio da Charneca 502aGuesthouse90
Faro HotelPraça D. Francisco Gomes 2Hotel77
Faro Youth HostelRua da PSP, Edificio do IPJHostel68
FrangariaEstrada do Aeroporto, E.N.125/10 - Apartado 322Hotel94
Hospedaria São FilipeRua Infante D. Henrique,55-1ºGuesthouse86
Hotel Santa MariaRua de Portugal, 17Hotel90
Hotel MonacoRua João Batista Severino Urb. Monte da Ria - MontenegroHostel91
Quinta dos PoetasSitio da Arretorta PechãoHotel98
Residencial DandyRua Filipe Alistão, Nº 62-1ºHotel79
Low Cost Inn FaroRua Teófilo Braga nº38/40/42Guesthouse59
Hotel Sol AlgarveRua Infante D. Henrique nº 52Hotel86
Faro Lounge GuestHouseAv. da Republica nº 72Guesthouse72
Pension BicuarRua Vaso da Gama 5 OlhãoGuesthouse90
Best Western Hotel Dom BernardoRua General Teofilo da Trindade 20Hotel88
Residencial Alfonso IiiRua Miguel Bombarda 64Hostel80
Residencial MadalenaRua Conselheiro Bivar,109Guesthouse65
Colina Verde Golf and Country ClubSitio da Maragota MoncarapachoHotel-
Winniehill Bed and Breakfast155- Z Alcaria Cova EstoiGuesthouse95
Hotel AeromarAvenida Nascente 1 Praia de FaroHotel83
Casa d'AlagoaPraca Alexandre Herculano 27Hostel92
Faro Easy SleepRua Teofilo Braga 15Guesthouse84

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Phone

See also International Telephone Calls

Post

Post offices (correios) have varying opening hours, but in general post offices are open on weekdays from 08:30-18:00 and on Saturday mornings until 12:30. More information about offices, costs and other details can be found at the CTT Portuguese Post website. It's a relatively efficient but also relatively slow postal service. Costs for sending a standard letter/postcard are €0.32 within Portugal, €0.68 within Europe and €0.80 outside Europe.

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Coordinates
  • Latitude: 37.0153597
  • Longitude: -7.935113

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