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Faro

Faro is a town in Faro district, Faro, Portugal of about 41,355 people. Within 50 km by road there are 140 places to visit: 39 forts & heritage, 35 churches and 17 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Igreja Matriz de São Pedro, Capela Dos Ossos de Faro and Arco da Vila.

37.0187° N, 7.9272° WPop. 41,355

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Within 30 km87 places
Within 50 km140
Must-see117
Notable91
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Faro

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:23 pm

45 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Faro
  2. Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceiçãochurch · 30 min
  3. Milreu Roman Villaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Museu Municipal de Olhãomuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ilha da Culatrariver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Ilha da Barretariver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Faro
Today’s loopFaroStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Faro?

Igreja Matriz de São Pedro (church, about 1 km), Capela Dos Ossos de Faro (church, about 1 km), Arco da Vila (church, about 1 km), Convento de Nossa Senhora da Assunção (church, about 1 km), Faro Cathedral (church, about 1 km), Chapel of São Sebastião (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Faro?

140 places on Spotwander: 39 forts & heritage, 35 churches, 17 beaches & coast, 10 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 other attractions.

Which is the nearest fort to Faro?

Palacio Bivar, about 1 km by road; Ferreira de Almeida (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Faro?

Ermida de Santo António Do Alto, about 1 km by road; Igreja Matriz de São Pedro (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Faro?

Start in Faro, visit Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição, then Milreu Roman Villa, then Museu Municipal de Olhão, then Ilha da Culatra, then Ilha da Barreta, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.