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Old Town Faro, Faro

4.1
#1 of 10 in Historic Sites in Faro
Must see · Historic Walking Area · Historic Site
Walk the cobbled streets of Old Town Faro and encounter centuries-old architectural sights, Roman passages, cozy cafes, and a museum with archaeological findings. The site features the oldest horseshoe arch in Portugal and a 16th-century convent. Note the many houses decorated by flowers as well as the meandering paths and alleys; take a stroll down the shopping lane at the town center. You can have a meal at one of the typical Algarvian restaurants, or just grab a coffee along the riverfront. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Old Town Faro by using our Faro holiday builder tool.
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Tours to Old Town Faro

FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of the East: Faro, Olhão, Tavira and Cacela Velha
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Duration: 9 to 10 hours
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FROM $68 BOOK WITH VIATOR Faro Food and Cultural tour - Private from Faro
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FROM $24 BOOK WITH VIATOR Seaview Yoga Workshop in Old Town Faro
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  • By massimoswitz
    Very nice to walk in the old center of Faro with its cobbled streets with different figures with many shops, pastry shops, restaurants and shops. Fascinating even at night with many lights.  more »
  • By brianO145
    Its a super experience(historic and new); i keep going back; at present its great with so few sun/bathers  more »
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  • By James Stephen Medes
    Fairly complete set of old town walls. Nice to wander the streets and stop off at quaint bars and restaurants. Some of the buildings are falling down but they are making some effort to restore them. Great views of the river and restaurants from the bar at the top of the walls. Also a tower to climb and small museums.
  • By Saurabh goel
    It's nice but you won't miss anything of you don't see it
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