Things to do in Faro District

Activities, attractions and tours

Santo Antonio Church featuring a sunset and a city
Santo Antonio Church featuring a sunset and a city
Lagos which includes a bay or harbor
Lagos showing a square or plaza and a fountain
Albufeira Old Town Square showing a city and a sunset
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Seville day trip from the Algarve

Seville day trip from the Algarve

Activity duration is 12 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,568 per adult
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Day Trip from Lisbon to Algarve, Benagil, Lagos with Boat Option

Day Trip from Lisbon to Algarve, Benagil, Lagos with Boat Option

Activity duration is 12 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is P 13,497 per adult
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From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]

From Faro: Benagil Cave, Marinha & Carvoeiro [Full-Day Tour]

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 165 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 3,461 per adult
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Albufeira/Vilamoura: Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas

Albufeira/Vilamoura: Winery Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 82 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,084 per adult
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Silves, Caldas and Monchique Wine Tasting: Full Day Tour

Silves, Caldas and Monchique Wine Tasting: Full Day Tour

Activity duration is 7 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 47 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,160 per adult
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What to do in Faro District

Popular places to visit

Albufeira Old Town Square showing a city and a sunset

Albufeira Old Town Square

Framed by bars, galleries and shops, this leafy plaza is a great starting point for exploring the treasures of Albufeira’s historic center.

Albufeira Old Town Square
Falesia Beach featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and a sunset

Falesia Beach

Pine groves crown the scorched red-orange cliffs edging this long and wide beach, complete with comfortable amenities, watersports options and lifeguard patrols.

Falesia Beach
Praia da Luz, Lagos, Portugal, Shutterstock ID 789800674, Purchase Order: -

Praia da Luz

Praia da Luz is a beautiful sandy beach located just 6 km away from Lagos in the Algarve, Portugal. It’s located in the picturesque village of Luz, known for its narrow roads lined with bougainvillea flowers.

Praia da Luz
Vilamoura Marina showing a bay or harbor

Vilamoura Marina

Take a boat trip to see dolphins and go parasailing with a tour operator near this marina, which is bordered by the town’s main strip of restaurants and nightclubs.

Vilamoura Marina
Beach strip in the famous resort area of Portugal - Albufeira

The Strip

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The Strip during your stay in Albufeira e Olhos de Água. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its bars.

The Strip
Lagos Marina featuring a bay or harbor

Marina de Lagos

Admire the exclusive yachts in the harbor, enjoy sangria at a bar in view of the water and visit the wax museum.

Marina de Lagos
Sao Rafael Beach showing rocky coastline, a sandy beach and general coastal views

Sao Rafael Beach

Explore tidal pools and take part in adventure sports or just sit back, enjoy the warm sunshine and admire the wonderful scenery.

Sao Rafael Beach
The new Albufeira Marina in Algarve in Portugal

Albufeira Marina

Explore the waterfront of Albufeira Marina and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Albufeira e Olhos de Água. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Albufeira Marina
Rocha Beach showing a sandy beach, general coastal views and a city

Rocha Beach

Backed by golden-red cliffs and met by the white-flecked waves of the Atlantic, this spectacular beach is one of the Algarve’s most popular.

Rocha Beach

Areas of Faro District

Falesia Beach featuring a sandy beach, rocky coastline and general coastal views

Vilamoura

Yachts, golf, up-scale accommodation and restaurants: This purpose-built Algarve resort is a stylish retreat with a scenic waterfront.

Vilamoura
Fisherman\'s Beach which includes a sandy beach and a coastal town

Albufeira Old Town

Albufeira Old Town is a destination visitors seek out for is beaches, abundant dining options, and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Albufeira Old Town Square or Peneco Beach while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Albufeira Old Town
Rocha Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

Praia da Rocha

Praia da Rocha is an all year round holiday destination, known internationally for having one of the most beautiful coastlines in the Algarve. One of its most popular stretches of sand, Rock’s Beach, owes its name to the rocks that rise between the sand and the sea.

Praia da Rocha
Faro Cathedral which includes heritage elements

Faro City Centre

Faro City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Faro Marina or A Companhia de Teatro do Algarve.

Faro City Centre
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Vale do Lobo

Vale do Lobo is one of the largest luxury golf resorts in the Algarve, covering an area of approximately three square km. On top of the top notch golf, the resort also offers tennis, sailing, other sports and pristine beaches. There’s never a dull moment in Vale do Lobo.

Vale do Lobo
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Albufeira Center

Travelers to Albufeira Center praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Albufeira Old Town Square and Peneco Beach.

Albufeira Center
Albufeira showing a sandy beach and landscape views as well as an individual male

Albufeira

Lagos which includes a coastal town, swimming and a beach

Lagos

Cape St. Vincent Lighthouse showing general coastal views, rocky coastline and a sunset

Sagres

Shops and bars in the centre of the resort of Alvor, near Portimao, Algarve, Portugal

Alvor

A piece of me is still there! 🤙🏼

Vila do Bispo

Aerial panorama from the village Burgau at the south coast in the Algarve Portugal

Burgau

Olhos D\'Agua Beach featuring a sandy beach, a coastal town and general coastal views

Olhos de Água

We spent the day at Praia Da Rocha. The beaches of Portugal are amazing! Not to be missed. The rock formations are truly remarkable. A perfect place to enjoy a day at the beach!

Castro Marim