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Jardim do Palácio de Estoi

  • country
  • leisure

Rua do Jardim
8005, Estoi

Faro

Although the works began in 1840, it was only more than half a century later that the Estoi Palace was completed. The garden of this last example of romantic architecture is characterized by the palm trees and orange trees that populate the two access paths to the garden space. Also, noteworthy is the lake and a gallery of busts.

Praia da Ilha de Faro

  • beach

Praia da Ilha de Faro
8005, Faro

Faro

It is an extensive stretch of sand, between the sea and the Ria Formosa, located about 9 km from Faro city. Access is by boat, from Faro, or by car, crossing the only existing bridge for this purpose, with alternating traffic, which generates long queues. The different constructions took away some natural beauty, but brought more animation and structures to serve the tourist in the summer. The sand is narrow and relatively uneven. It has excellent conditions for rowing, canoeing, windsurfing, sailing, etc.

Villa Romana de Milreu

  • heritage

Rua de Faro
8005-443, Estoi

Faro

The Roman Villa of Milreu, dating from the 1st or 2nd century, was remodeled in the 4th century. It was occupied until the 6th or 7th century. Currently, the structures of a large manor house, built in the 1st century and remodeled in the 3rd and 4th centuries, the agricultural facilities, a bathhouse and a temple are evident.

Museu Municipal de Faro

  • heritage

Praça Dom Afonso III, 14
8000-167, Faro

Faro

The first museum created in the Algarve, in 1874, is located in the former Convent of Nossa Senhora da Assunção. Deactivated in 1834, after the extinction of religious orders, the convent was used as a cork factory during the 20th century. Later, in 1960, the works of adaptation to a museum began. It presents permanent exhibitions of Archeology (Roman and Islamic periods), Religious Painting from the 16th to the 19th century and Painting from the 20th century, as well as temporary exhibitions of the most varied themes.

Praia da Ilha do Farol

  • beach

Praia da Ilha do Farol
8000, Faro

Faro

Extensive beach, which can only be accessed by boat. Both the river and ocean beaches have good quality water and an enchanting landscape. To get to the beach, one walks between the houses on a cement floor. The waters are transparent, very calm and attractive. The landscape contemplates the lighthouse and two piers. For those who prefer not to make the trip every day, there is information that it is possible to rent a house in this location.

Praia da Ilha da Culatra

  • beach

Praia da Ilha da Culatra
8000, Faro

Faro

Long sandy beach located in a picturesque fishing village. The boats that connect to this dream beach leave from Olhão. Upon arrival, it takes about 15 minutes to walk until you reach the beach. The walk will be worth it, as, to get to the beach, there is a cement path that crosses the small "neighborhood" of fishermen, with houses built in a disorderly and carefree way. When the housing area is left behind, only dunes can be seen. As you walk along the wooden walkway, the sea appears on the horizon. The sand is relatively rugged, but peaceful. The …

Teatro Lethes

  • art

Rua de Portugal, 58
8000-281, Faro

Faro

The Lethes Theater is named after a mythical river, whose waters had the power to erase life's annoyances and sadness from memory. A perfect name for a place where performance is used to entertain the spectators.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo e Capela dos Ossos

  • heritage

Largo do Carmo
8000-148, Faro

Faro

The Church of the Venerable Ordem Terceira de Nossa Senhora do Carmo, one of the most important religious monuments in the Algarve, was inaugurated in 1719. The Capela dos Ossos, inside it, was built in 1816 with bones from a nearby cemetery.

Doca de Faro

  • heritage

Praça Dom Francisco Gomes, 15
8000-168, Faro

Faro

Pleasant space in a noble area of Faro, where you can stroll through the garden, rest on a terrace or take a look at the various craft stalls.

Sé Catedral de Faro

  • heritage

Largo da Sé, 11
8000-138, Faro

Faro

Of the primitive Romanesque-Gothic construction, only the clock tower and two chapels on the cross remain. A looting and a fire, in 1596, required major works, continued later due to the earthquakes of 1722 and 1755. The church shows several influences: Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque.

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