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Top 14 places to visit in Faro

  1. 4.9· 5,329 reviews47 tours include this
    Ria Formosa Natural Park — places to visit in Faro

    Ria Formosa Natural Park is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  2. 4.8· 393 reviews32 tours include this
    Olhão — places to visit in Faro

    Olhão is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  3. 4.9· 2,015 reviews36 tours include this
    Falésia Beach — places to visit in Faro

    Falésia Beach is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  4. 5.0· 12 reviews6 tours include this
    Tavira — places to visit in Faro

    Tavira is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  5. 4.7· 704 reviews22 tours include this
    Mt Fóia — places to visit in Faro

    Mt Fóia is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  6. 4.8· 491 reviews8 tours include this
    Barreta Island (Ilha Deserta) — places to visit in Faro

    Barreta Island (Ilha Deserta) is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  7. 4.9· 6,928 reviews26 tours include this
    Ilha do Farol — places to visit in Faro

    Ilha do Farol is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  8. 4.9· 239 reviews11 tours include this
    Monchique — places to visit in Faro

    Monchique is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  9. 4.7· 37 reviews3 tours include this
    Praia de Faro — places to visit in Faro

    Praia de Faro is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  10. 4.8· 172 reviews9 tours include this
    Arco da Vila — places to visit in Faro

    Arco da Vila is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  11. 5.0· 4 reviews2 tours include this
    Alcoutim — places to visit in Faro

    Alcoutim is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  12. 3.4· 7 reviews2 tours include this
    Museu Regional do Algarve — places to visit in Faro

    Museu Regional do Algarve is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  13. Camera Obscura — places to visit in Faro

    Camera Obscura is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

  14. Faro Story Spot — places to visit in Faro

    Faro Story Spot is one of the landmarks our editorial team flags as worth your time in Faro. The dedicated guide is being written — see Faro experiences that visit it in the meantime.

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Faro has a mix of heritage sites, landmarks, markets and natural attractions. The listicle above ranks the top picks by traveller ratings and editorial review — start there if you have one or two days. Visitors typically include 2–3 landmark sites on day one, then mix in markets, neighbourhoods and one nature/water-side stop on day two.

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