On the map is marked: Top Pictures Faro - Faro (40.000 inhabitants) is the capital of the Algarve, the southernmost region of mainland Portugal. The beauty of Faro’s historical centre, the peace of Ria Formosa Natural Park and the best beaches of the Portugal make the Algarve and Faro a good destination for summer vacations.
On the map is marked: Faro Old Town - The tiny Faro’s old town surrounded by walls has pedestrian cobbled streets. In the hearth of the old town there are Largo da Se Square and the cathedral.
On the map is marked: Faro By Night - The most part of bars and tourist attractions close at midnight and the city does’t offer a powerful nightlife, however i suggest a walk along the peaceful and picturesque streets of the centre of the town.
On the map is marked: Faro`s Marina - Port - The Faro`s Marina or Port is located close to the Faro’s old town. Coloured flower beds surround the Marina.
On the map is marked: Faro`s Natural Harbour - Near the Faro`s Marina there is another natural harbour and some piers for small boats.
On the map is marked: Ria Formosa Natural Park - The Ria Formosa lagoon is close to Faro town, it’is a barrier islands system with thousands of channels. This area has been declared a protected Natural Park since 1987 and is well known for the bird watching.
On the map is marked: Boat Trip Ria Formosa - Boat Trips to Ria Formosa Natural Park, Islands and Beaches departe near Faro`s Marina every day from h 9.00. They reach Ilha do Farol island, Ilha Deserta ou da Barreta island, Faro’s Beach, and other destinations and Islands of Ria Formosa Natural Park. There are also 2,5 hours Boat-Trip through the channels the Ria Formosa`s Natural Park which allows to admire the nature and the birdwatching.
On the map is marked: Faro Airport - It’ is easy to see the international airport From the Faro`s Marina and the main Square of the town. Aircrafts fly down over the city and brake the silence of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, but at the same time offer an extremely good service for tourism.
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