Faro
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.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
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.
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.
By Train
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Charneca | Sitio da Charneca 502a | Guesthouse | 90 |
| Faro Hotel | Praça D. Francisco Gomes 2 | Hotel | 77 |
| Faro Youth Hostel | Rua da PSP, Edificio do IPJ | Hostel | 68 |
| Frangaria | Estrada do Aeroporto, E.N.125/10 - Apartado 322 | Hotel | 94 |
| Hospedaria São Filipe | Rua Infante D. Henrique,55-1º | Guesthouse | 86 |
| Hotel Santa Maria | Rua de Portugal, 17 | Hotel | 90 |
| Hotel Monaco | Rua João Batista Severino Urb. Monte da Ria - Montenegro | Hostel | 91 |
| Quinta dos Poetas | Sitio da Arretorta Pechão | Hotel | 98 |
| Residencial Dandy | Rua Filipe Alistão, Nº 62-1º | Hotel | 79 |
| Low Cost Inn Faro | Rua Teófilo Braga nº38/40/42 | Guesthouse | 59 |
| Hotel Sol Algarve | Rua Infante D. Henrique nº 52 | Hotel | 86 |
| Faro Lounge GuestHouse | Av. da Republica nº 72 | Guesthouse | 72 |
| Pension Bicuar | Rua Vaso da Gama 5 Olhão | Guesthouse | 90 |
| Best Western Hotel Dom Bernardo | Rua General Teofilo da Trindade 20 | Hotel | 88 |
| Residencial Alfonso Iii | Rua Miguel Bombarda 64 | Hostel | 80 |
| Residencial Madalena | Rua Conselheiro Bivar,109 | Guesthouse | 65 |
| Colina Verde Golf and Country Club | Sitio da Maragota Moncarapacho | Hotel | - |
| Winniehill Bed and Breakfast | 155- Z Alcaria Cova Estoi | Guesthouse | 95 |
| Hotel Aeromar | Avenida Nascente 1 Praia de Faro | Hotel | 83 |
| Casa d'Alagoa | Praca Alexandre Herculano 27 | Hostel | 92 |
| Faro Easy Sleep | Rua Teofilo Braga 15 | Guesthouse | 84 |
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Internet
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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