Algarve’s administrative center, Faro, gathers a lot of tourists from around the world every year. Faro is more than an administrative center of the Algarve. It is a place with an antique, relevant Roman legacy, a realm where the entwining between the Western and Moorish cultures in the Middle Ages is still tangible and a busy port, with a colorful and happy look and welcoming people to help you feel like home.

Faro can be described as a city with numerous attractions which vary from the wonderful places to visit, lovely spots where you can relax or spend a peaceful afternoon to locations where you can discover the spirit of Faro by trying its exquisite cuisine, flavors and scents.

If you want to explore the surroundings, you can have an adventure to Ria Formosa Natural Park, an impressive natural escape, formed of salt pans, lagoons and barrier islands. These islands protect the region from the powerful seas, while also providing some of the quietest and most scenic beaches of the Algarve. A boat tour is a great way to discover the region, with its thriving marine ecosystem, unspoilt beaches, and rich fishing heritage.

Have a wonderful time while strolling in Jardim da Alameda, the largest and probably the oldest park in Faro. It was founded in the late 19th Century and the nearby school enlivens it. There are plenty of old trees, a little water cascade, and a couple of classic buildings, including the Municipal Library.
Walk around the paths crossing the bridges over the stream and take your time to admire the ornamental waterfalls and fountains. There are so many things to be discovered at this tranquil green oasis!

An impressive building in the heart of town, the Mercado Municipal de Faro is a lovely place to come for a wander and to pick up fresh, local products.
Visit the bright municipal farmer’s market to see where the locals shop, to taste and try the fresh regional products from fish, seafood and meat to vegetables, honey, herbs, even flowers and plants. Stall holders might offer you some cheese, olives, and other items to taste too!

The art lovers can delight themselves with exquisite art exhibits and painting collections at the Municipal Museum of Faro. The Museu Municipal de Faro (Faro Municipal Museum), formerly known as Archaeological Museum, is installed in the Nossa Senhora da Asunção Convent, a splendid Renaissance domed building dating back to the 16th century. A collection of 17th and 19th century artwork from Portuguese, Italian and Spanish painters are on display along with sacred artifacts from churches in the region. The museum also houses significant archaeological pieces integrating prehistory, Roman and medieval periods.

You definitely have to try the Portuguese cuisine in Faro. Every region of Portugal has its own dishes and cuisine, and the Algarve is no different. A lot of that seafood, particularly oysters, actually comes from the Ria Formosa, which is just a short drive from Faro. You cannot leave without trying the local specialties!

Come and discover the marvels of Faro, always counting on Faro Airport Transfers!

If it’s August, we are getting ready to celebrate an awesome event in the Algarve: this year’s edition of the Silves Medieval Festival, which has been scheduled to take place between the 9th and 18th of August.

For years, the incredibly romantic and beautiful town of Silves has welcomed guests from all over the world eager to turn back time and return to the glorious and rose scented years of troubadours and medieval tales of arms and courtly love.

Fun fact: Silves actually used to be the capital city of the Algarve during the Arab occupation. Those were really exciting times for the town and marked its glory days. So to mark those golden ages, the municipality figured it would be nice to create a festival to recreate those times and give everyone a good time as well as a sense of what life during those days would have been like.

Feira Medieval Silves

To give you an idea of what is in store for the nine days of fair, think of the following: there will be jousting tournaments, contests of costumes as well as processions of medieval characters ready to exhibit their attire and describe their personas, artisans and masters ready to sell their craft, but above all, there will be a “live” history lesson to be shared by all and entertaining to learn by all people young or old.

Plus Silves is a great place to visit. With its antique architectural style, cobblestone winding narrow alleys and streets and the dramatic old town center, this is truly a fairytale place.

So what’s the best way to get there? You can rent a car in Faro Airport or opt for an private driver to take you by car with Algarve airport transfer to Silves.

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