national park
Ria Formosa Natural Park
A lagoon labyrinth of barrier islands, salt marsh and flamingos stretching along the eastern Algarve coast.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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Faro
Faro, Portugal · Europe
About Faro
Faro works well as a base: 15 minutes from Olhão, 7km from Ria Formosa Natural Park.
Faro is in Portugal, with about 70,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Olhão, about 8 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Faro?
Within an hour or so of Faro: Ria Formosa Natural Park (7 km), EN125 Coastal Road (11 km), Vilamoura Marina (18 km), Praia da Falésia (23 km).
Are there any good drives near Faro?
The nearest famous roads are EN125 Coastal Road.
How long does it take to drive to Faro?
Lisbon to Faro is about 3 hr 4 min (277 km). Porto to Faro is about 5 hr 57 min (554 km).
Where is Faro?
Faro is in Faro, Portugal, about 8 km from Olhão.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 70,347
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Faro
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 37.0187, -7.9272
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Worth the detour from Faro
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
famous road
EN125 Coastal Road
The classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
Vilamoura Marina
The Algarve's glossy marina lined with yachts, restaurants and golf, a lively coastal pit stop.
18 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Praia da Falésia
A near-endless beach backed by striped ochre and red cliffs running for kilometres near Albufeira.
23 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Tavira
Genteel riverside town of churches and a Roman bridge, a relaxed base for the eastern Algarve.
27 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
Alte
One of the Algarve's prettiest inland villages, with whitewashed houses, springs and gentle waterfalls.
33 km · about 40 min drive
beach
Praia da Marinha
A stunning Algarve beach framed by golden limestone cliffs, sea arches, and crystal-clear Atlantic waters.
44 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Benagil Sea Cave
A cathedral-like sea cave with a massive natural skylight opening in its domed ceiling, accessible only by water along the Algarve coast.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Driving roads near Faro
- Right hereEN125 Coastal RoadThe classic east-west Algarve artery linking the region's beach towns, villages and clifftop detours.
- 68 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
Driving in Portugal
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€9.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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