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Things to do in Faro and the Algarve
6 activity ideas, with how long they take, an indicative price and the best time of day. Best time to visit: in April, May, June, September and October.
Things to do
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Benagil Cave by kayak
A limestone cathedral open to the sky, reached by sea from the beach. On Wikipedia
Adventure and sportsNature3 hr≈ €35best in the morning
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Ponta da Piedade
Ocher arches and pillars at the tip of Lagos, and a staircase down to the water. On Wikipedia (in French)
Nature and sceneryViewpoint3 hrFreebest in the evening
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The Ria Formosa by boat
A lagoon of marshes and barrier islands, with its flamingos and seahorses. On Wikipedia (in French)
Nature and sceneryNature3 hr≈ €25best in the morning
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Tavira and its island
A town of pointed roofs, a Roman bridge, and a ferry to eleven kilometers of sand. On Wikipedia (in French)
RelaxationBeach5 hr≈ €2takes the whole day
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Faro’s old town and the Chapel of Bones
Ramparts, a cathedral, and a chapel lined with twelve hundred skulls. On Wikipedia (in French)
Culture and historyMonument2 hr≈ €5best in the afternoon
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Praia da Marinha
A cove beneath golden cliffs, often named among the most beautiful beaches in Europe. On Wikipedia
RelaxationBeach3 hrFreebest in the afternoon
When to go
The most pleasant months in Faro and the Algarve: in April, May, June, September and October, taking weather and crowds into account.
More ideas for those months: where to go in April, where to go in May, where to go in June, where to go in September, where to go in October.
Averages measured over recent years: mean temperatures and number of rainy days, month by month.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17 °C / 63 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 9 |
| February | 17 °C / 63 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 6 |
| March | 18 °C / 64 °F | 11 °C / 52 °F | 13 |
| April ideal | 22 °C / 72 °F | 14 °C / 57 °F | 6 |
| May ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 15 °C / 59 °F | 3 |
| June ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | 3 |
| July | 30 °C / 86 °F | 21 °C / 70 °F | 0 |
| August | 31 °C / 88 °F | 22 °C / 72 °F | 0 |
| September ideal | 27 °C / 81 °F | 19 °C / 66 °F | 4 |
| October ideal | 24 °C / 75 °F | 18 °C / 64 °F | 10 |
| November | 20 °C / 68 °F | 13 °C / 55 °F | 7 |
| December | 17 °C / 63 °F | 10 °C / 50 °F | 8 |
What budget on the ground?
Per person and per day, including accommodation, meals, local transport and visits — excluding the round trip. An estimate calculated the same way as in the app, from the local cost of living.
- Budget
- €45
- Mid-range
- €85
- Comfort
- €160
Getting there from Paris: the carbon footprint
Per person, round trip, in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent — manufacturing, energy and, for flights, contrails included.
- Bus
- 150 kg
- Plane
- 570 kg
By coach rather than by plane: 420 kg less CO₂e per person (4 times less).
Factors from ADEME (Impact CO₂); outside France, rail uses the European average published by the European Environment Agency.
Book on the ground
Tours and tickets
- Go City Multi-attraction passes for big cities
- Klook Tours, tickets and excursions
- Tiqets Museums and monuments, skip-the-line tickets
- WeGoTrip Self-paced audio tours
Internet on site (eSIM)
- Airalo Data eSIM, by country or region
- Drimsim SIM card that works in almost every country
- Saily Data eSIM
- Yesim Data eSIM
From the airport
- GetTransfer Drivers make an offer for your ride
- Intui Private transfers at a fixed price
- Kiwitaxi Booked transfers, from taxi to minibus
- Welcome Pickups Driver waiting on arrival, price fixed in advance
Rent a car
- Auto Europe Rental comparison
- EconomyBookings Rental comparison
- GetRentacar Cars from rental companies and private owners
- Localrent Local rental companies, often no credit card needed
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Good to know: Portugal
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230 V
- Emergencies
- 112
- Driving
- On the right
Near Faro and the Algarve
- Seville Spain, 180 km
- Lisbon Portugal, 220 km
- Tangier Morocco, 230 km
- Sintra and Cascais Portugal, 240 km
- Córdoba Spain, 290 km
- Málaga Spain, 310 km