ABOUT FARO
Faro city located right in the heart of the southern coast in Portugal. Faro is a large town of over 50, 000 inhabitants, the administrative capital of the province and the gateway to the Algarve. But apart of to be gateway to the Algavare, Faro a wonderful and captivating city.Offering some 200km of dramatic golden coastline, protected natural parkland, a whole host of historical, archaeological and architectural gems.
Within Faro, there is a cultural historic centre that is encircled by ancient city walls and a well-preserved old town. The Old City district is also often referred to as either the 'Centro Historico' or the 'Cidade Velha', and is home to a profusion of historical attractions, which appear somewhat unchanged by time itself.
The Ria Formosa estuary forms a complex of lagoons,marshes and salty areas. This is one of the Algarve’s outstanding areas of natural beauty and ecological interest, home to a variety of ecosystems, rare bird life and a variety of marine species.
Faro also famous golf area with the numerous golf courses available in the surrounding area, namely the Pinheiros Altos, Quinta do Lago South, Quinta do Lago North, Laranjal, Royal and Ocean courses.
Faro has Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers. May and October the best time to visit the city.
GETTING IN FARO
Faro Airport serves (mostly seasonal) more than 70 destinations with over 20 airlines. The Airport handling over 5 million passengers per annum.
Faro International Airport is located 4km from Faro, the capital city of Algarve in Portugal.. There are many different travel options available to get in city center of Faro. With a simple booking system and a great selection of vehicles, www.hoteltaxi.com is the perfect choice for your Airport Transfer.
TRANSFERS FROM/TO FARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT