Travel to charming Faro District
The beaches and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambience to your holiday home in Faro District. Travellers to this romantic city praise the restaurants, shopping and sporting events. Albufeira Old Town Square and Falesia Beach are just a couple of the must-see attractions. If you need more space to accommodate a family holiday or a trip with friends, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.
Activities and attractions in and around Faro District
Are you looking for things to do in the area? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Faro District a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the major attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Quinta do Lago Golf (5 mi / 8 km)
- Aqua Show Park (9.3 mi / 15 km)
- Vila Sol Golf (10.2 mi / 16.3 km)
- Pine Cliffs Golf Course (14.2 mi / 22.9 km)
- Balaia Golf Village (16 mi / 25.8 km)
- Herdade dos Salgados Golf (22.1 mi / 35.6 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Faro District
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Faro District is a great place to get outside. These are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Falesia Beach (11.6 mi / 18.7 km)
- Faro Island Beach (2.6 mi / 4.2 km)
- Ilha da Barreta Beach (4.3 mi / 7 km)
- Quinta do Lago Beach (5.2 mi / 8.3 km)
- Ria Formosa Natural Park (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- Garrao Beach (6.8 mi / 11 km)
Transport options to and around Faro District
The nearest airport is in Faro (FAO-Faro Intl.), located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Portimao (PRM), which is 36.8 mi (59.2 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Faro Station, Loule Station and Tavira Station are the main stations in the city.