Faro Sights and Attractions

Things to Do and See with Faro Airport Car Hire

Don’t be restricted by tour bus timetables or waiting for taxis, car hire opens up you holiday plans to a whole host of new activities and attractions! Car hire from Faro Airport Car Hire gives you the freedom to visit as many attractions as you like, whenever you want, meaning that you can decide your own schedule – and still get back to your hotel in time to catch a few rays at the pool! Spend as much or as little time as you please at some top historical sites, or roam the streets to admire local architecture, always knowing that you can stop whenever you want to take a few perfect snap shots. Why not go off the beaten track and spend some time absorbing local culture at a traditional town? Or have an adventurous day exploring rugged secret beaches?  With a car hire, you can see it all!

And don’t forget the practical advantages to hiring a car – with the help of Faro Airport Car Hire you can get to your accommodation from the airport in super fast time or pack that boot with bags from an indulgent holiday shopping spree!

Faro Airport Car Hire’s Top Attraction Recommendations

This list of Top Attractions have been compiled from the views of prvious Faro Airport Car Hire customers:-

The Old Town

Faro’s historic Old Town is scattered with beautiful relics of times gone by – be warned, a leisurely stroll around the area could quickly use up your camera’s memory stick snapping ornate walls, towers and castles! The beginning of the collection of narrow winding streets are marked with wonderful monumental arches, the Arco da Vila dates back to 1812 and was built by the Moors, making it the only one of its kind in the Algarve.

Museu Ethografico Regional

Learn more about your chosen holiday destination with a trip to this museum which outlines Faro’s history, culture and industry. A trip here will arm you with local knowledge, ready to explore the rest of town!

Loule

Just north of Faro lies the little town of Loule which lures visitors in with its unusual landscape of plaster chimneys attractively perched atop the areas buildings. Here you can also explore the ruins of a Moorish castle or visit the Igreja Matriz church which is renowned for its Gothic architechture.

Sao Bras de Alportal

By using a rental from Faro Airport Car Hire, a drive to the tranquil Sao Bras Alportal is a must-do for nature lovers who can enjoy walks through the beautiful Portugese countryside, taking in open fields and traditional fig or almond groves as they do so.

All these sights and more are available for you to visit when and as you please with Faro Airport Car Hire.



Guide to Faro and The Algarve

Our Guide to Faro and The Algarve

Faro in the South of Portugal is one of the sunniest places in Europe. It gets more than 300 hours of sunshine annually which is more than you would get if you were to visit California! It is even an ideal location in the winter when the milder temperature of around 15C can easily rise to 20C on warm days. If you do decide to go in the winter the water can be tepid at 14C and the evenings of course can be quite cold, so remember to take a jacket with you!

General Guide to Faro

The Algarve is a popular destination with it’s varied landscape and new flights are arriving every year to this stunning location. Faro is an ideal location for those looking for a relaxing holiday with great sunny days and a fantastic beach. There are also numerous historical and cultural attractions in the region for sightseers to enjoy.

Popular Sites Guide to Faro

Car hire is an ideal way to get around Faro and visit some of the many sights and attractions, like the original 9^th century Roman walls. These house a 13^th century Cathedral and an 18^th century Palace.

Where to visit Guide to Faro

Faro is the closest airport to Alvor, for both scheduled and charter flights. Alvor is a quaint fishing village which has a great beach on the Bay of Lagos with four miles of soft sand and dunes but it also boasts some fantastic rock formations. Why not stroll along the old quay for lunch in one of the restaurants? Family beach holidays here are always a big success with the miles of soft beaches and dunes to keep the children amused for hours on end. Writing this Guide to Faro helped us to identify other areas to visit in the region are Porto, Aviero, Sintra and Alvor in The Algarve.

If you want more information on the cars we have available from Faro Airport have a look at our Partners page.

By using our Guide to Faro and the Algarve we hope you will have a fabulous trip.