Faro
The Algarve's golden cliffs. One way from €48.
Why visit Faro?
Start your Algarve trip with sea caves, sandy coves and fresh grilled fish in the harbour towns of Lagos and Tavira.
Don't miss
- Benagil cave
- Ria Formosa
- Lagos old town
- Ponta da Piedade
Where to stay
Read before you go
Coastal hiking in the Algarve: cliffs, coves and lighthouses
The Algarve's coastline is made for walking. These trails take in golden cliffs, sea caves and wild Atlantic headlands.
The Algarve by car: a coastal road trip from Faro
Golden cliffs, sea caves and seafood towns along Portugal's sunny south coast.
The Algarve off season: a winter sun guide from Faro
Mild days, empty beaches and slow lunches. Why the Algarve may be at its most rewarding between November and March.
The eastern Algarve: gentle beaches for family holidays
East of Faro, the Algarve trades cliffs for long sandy shores, shallow water and some of the warmest sea temperatures on the coast.
Walking the Seven Hanging Valleys trail in the Algarve
This clifftop path links golden coves, sea arches and lighthouses on the Algarve coast. Here's how to walk it well and where to swim on the way.
The Ria Formosa islands: Faro's barrier-island beaches
Just off Faro, a chain of sandy barrier islands offers empty beaches, lagoon boat rides and fishing villages without cars.