Welcome to Faro
Many people say that Faro – the capital of the Algarve – is located on Europe’s most scenic coast, offering beautiful, long sandy beaches that stretch away into a horizon framed by rocks on either side. Faro is a charming old town with cobbled streets and leafy parks. Its location in the centre of the Algarve makes Faro the perfect starting point for round-trips.
Facts
| Population | 40 000 |
| Currency | 1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Opening hours | Normally from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, however many shops no longer close for lunch. |
| Newspapers | Região Sul Jornal do Algarve Público |
| Emergency numbers | 112 |
| Tourist information | The tourist office is in Rua da Misericordia +351 289 803 604 |
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