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5-Day Adventure in Faro: Exploring the Ria Formosa and Cultural Delights

Fabian Scherrer

Fabian Scherrer

6 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day journey to Faro, Portugal, where you'll discover the stunning Ria Formosa, indulge in delicious local cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of this charming city.

Trip to Faro

Day 1
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$62

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$ 11

Casa d'Alagoa

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Casa d'Alagoa
Down-to-earth hostel in an elegant building featuring a communal kitchen, a terrace & a game room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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Ria Formosa
System of barrier islands with scenic hiking & cycling routes suited to varying ability levels.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$10
9 - 14 min

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Restaurante Roque
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$19
WAX RestoBar
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$20
Casa d'Alagoa
Down-to-earth hostel in an elegant building featuring a communal kitchen, a terrace & a game room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$58

Casa d'Alagoa

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Casa d'Alagoa
Down-to-earth hostel in an elegant building featuring a communal kitchen, a terrace & a game room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Ria Formosa Restaurante
Restaurant Ria Formosa, the bar and a panoramic terrace are located on the rooftop of Hotel Faro, overlooking the Ria Formosa and the Old Town of Faro. The contemporary cuisine with fresh products from the sea is delicious, chef Alberto Carvalho cuisine will for sure surprise you.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
3 - 4 min

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Santa Maria Cathedral
Catholic cathedral dating to the 13th century, with a small museum of religious relics & objects.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$4
6 - 9 min

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Municipal Museum of Faro
Historical convent-turned-museum featuring permanent & temporary archeological exhibitions.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$4
4 - 5 min

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Mel & Limão
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Jardim da Alameda João de Deus
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
A Tasca do João
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Casa d'Alagoa
Down-to-earth hostel in an elegant building featuring a communal kitchen, a terrace & a game room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 3
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$61

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$ 9

Casa d'Alagoa

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Casa d'Alagoa
Down-to-earth hostel in an elegant building featuring a communal kitchen, a terrace & a game room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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A do Joao
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
21 - 26 min

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Praia da Ilha da Culatra
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
4 - 5 min

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Church of the Third Order of Our Lady of Monte do Carmo
18th-century Catholic church known for its small chapel built out of the bones & skulls of monks.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$20
Portas de São Pedro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Casa d'Alagoa
Down-to-earth hostel in an elegant building featuring a communal kitchen, a terrace & a game room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 4
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$62

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$ 6

Casa d'Alagoa

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

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Directions

Casa d'Alagoa
Down-to-earth hostel in an elegant building featuring a communal kitchen, a terrace & a game room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
51 - 62 min

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Capela dos Ossos de Faro
A compact chapel built from the bones of Carmelite monks, featuring more than 1,000 skulls.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$3
49 - 59 min

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Cathedral of Silves
Large, historic Gothic cathedral built over a mosque, featuring red sandstone & a unique interior.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
5 - 8 min

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Faro Marina
Scenic marina with night lights & a sculptural “Faro” sign popular with photographers.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$3
2 - 3 min

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Restaurante Cidade Velha
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$18
8 - 11 min

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Arco da Vila
Monumental neo-classical archway leading to the old town, with remains of original Moorish wall.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$3
Restaurante Faro e Benfica
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$18
Casa d'Alagoa
Down-to-earth hostel in an elegant building featuring a communal kitchen, a terrace & a game room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$64

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$ 9

Casa d'Alagoa

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Casa d'Alagoa
Down-to-earth hostel in an elegant building featuring a communal kitchen, a terrace & a game room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
27 - 33 min

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Forno Nero
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
10 - 12 min

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Barrinha Beach
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$6
9 - 14 min

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Praia de Faro (Mar)
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$6
10 - 15 min

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WAX RestoBar
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$20
Zé Maria
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$19
Casa d'Alagoa
Down-to-earth hostel in an elegant building featuring a communal kitchen, a terrace & a game room.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $338 In total

Activities & Food:$306
Transport:$33