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- Faro
Faro
The provincial capital of the Algarve, Faro is a modern, lively
city with attractive shopping precincts, good restaurants and a
frenetic nightlife, an exciting holiday destination. Thousands of
travellers pass through the city en route to and from the resorts
of the Algarve. Those who choose to linger awhile will find a town
full of charm and colour with an interesting history and the feel
of a true Portuguese fishing port.
There are some sightseeing opportunities while on holiday in
Faro, mostly centred in the Old Town or Cidade Velha, which is
entered through an 18th century gate and enclosed by the remnants
of medieval walls. Faro's most famous attraction is a macabre one
at the Igreja do Carmo, which features a chapel whose walls are
decorated with the bones of more than 1,200 monks disinterred from
the neighbouring cemetery.
Another worthwhile attraction near the city is the Ria Formosa
Natural Park, and a short distance to the north is the peaceful
village of Estoi, boasting a pink Roccoco palace and Roman ruins
dating from the 1st century. To enjoy the beach while on holiday in
Faro, one has to travel a few miles; a long sandy spit lies across
a bridge near the International Airport.
Information & Facts
Language
Portuguese is the official language, but English is
widely spoken and understood.
Money
Portugal is a member of the European Union and its official
currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. There
are numerous banks, bureaux de change and ATMs available in main
cities and tourist destinations. Foreign currency can be exchanged
at banks, bureaux de change and automatic currency exchange
machines. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to
Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers
cheques.
Time
Local time is GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to
Saturday before last Sunday in October).