Faro beach, Faro

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Faro beach is a place located in Faro (Faro district) and belongs to the category of beach.

It is situated at an altitude of 0 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 37°0'18"N latitude and 7°59'32"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Faro beach is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Praia (bus, 9 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Os Observadores (monuments and statues, 45 min walk), Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve (specialty museum, 81 min walk), Cathedral of Faro (church, 83 min walk).

Coordinates: 37°0'18"N, 7°59'32"W

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Faro beach – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: São Lourenço, Cathedral of Faro, Capela dos Ossos, Almancil.

5.4 miN
Church known for tile-filled interior
São Lourenço
138 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Portugal's picturesque landscape, São Lourenço stands as a testament to the country's rich religious heritage and cultural history. This charming church, often less spoken of in mainstream travel guides, offers visitors an intimate glimpse...
3.2 miE
Church
Cathedral of Faro, Faro
83 min walk • The Cathedral of Faro is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Faro, Portugal. The cathedral was consecrated in the name of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the late 13th century by the Archbishop of Braga.
3.3 miE
Church, Historical place
Capela dos Ossos, Faro
86 min walk • The Capela dos Ossos is an ossuary chapel in Faro, Portugal, which belongs to the 18th century Carmelite church Nossa Senhora do Carmo. Above the entrance, there is the following inscription: Pára aqui a considerar que a este estado hás-de chegar which translates to Stop here and consider, that you will reach this state too.
5.9 miNW
Town
Almancil
151 min walk • Almancil is a town and freguesia in the Loulé Municipality, in the affluent Golden Triangle region of the Algarve of southern Portugal. Almancil is known for its three Michelin star restaurants, the most of any town in the Algarve. The town had a population of 10,677 inhabitants in 2011, in an area of 62.30 square kilometres.
3.3 miE
37°1'13"N • 7°56'5"W
Igreja do Carmo, Faro
85 min walk • Church
3.5 miE
37°0'58"N • 7°55'52"W
Museu Regional do Algarve, Faro
89 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
3.7 miE
Football
Estádio de São Luís, Faro
95 min walk • Estadio de São Luís is a multi-use stadium in Faro, Portugal. It is used mostly for football matches and hosts the home matches of S.C. Farense. The stadium is able to hold 12,000 people and opened in 1922.
3.1 miE
37°0'46"N • 7°56'10"W
Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve, Faro
81 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1.7 miNE
37°1'25"N • 7°58'13"W
Os Observadores
45 min walk • Monuments and statues
3.7 miE
37°0'51"N • 7°55'33"W
Biblioteca Municipal de Faro, Faro
95 min walk • Library
3.8 miE
Universities and schools
University of Algarve, Faro
96 min walk • The University of Algarve, founded in 1979, is a Portuguese public higher education institution located in the southernmost region of mainland Portugal, the Algarve, having its headquarters and three out of its four campuses in Faro and another campus in Portimão.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How to get to Faro beach by public transport?

The nearest stations to Faro beach:

Bus

Praia • Lines: 16 (9 min walk)
Ludo • Lines: 16 (22 min walk)