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Faro city centre

*Based on Bloom Consulting City Brand Ranking and PORDATA-INE

#10

Business

#8

Quality of life

#16

Experience

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A well-connected, historical, and beautiful gateway to Algarve.

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The best part about being in Faro is that you can kinda do what you want. It’s a very sort of loose life down here.

Brian Patterson, USA expat living in Faro

Faro Overview

Faro has everything you need

Jari Juhani Piper

I find everything I need here. I don’t have to commute or spend a long time driving around, or being stressed about any of that stuff. It’s just chill.

Surrounded by water

Brian Patterson

I’m a water person, so to be able to ride a boat to get to the beach, for me that’s a benefit, not a detraction.

Faro has everything you need

Jari Juhani Piper

I find everything I need here. I don’t have to commute or spend a long time driving around, or being stressed about any of that stuff. It’s just chill.

Surrounded by water

Brian Patterson

I’m a water person, so to be able to ride a boat to get to the beach, for me that’s a benefit, not a detraction.

Moving to and living in Faro

Learn directly from expats about their experience of moving to and settling in Faro and how they did it.

Brian Patterson's Algarve Story: A Love for Portuguese Wine and Life in Faro City.

Immerse yourself in the captivating journey of Brian Patterson, a man whose love for Portuguese wines led him to build a life in the beautiful city of Faro, Algarve. In this video, Brian shares his personal story of how a deep appreciation for Portuguese culture, language, and food culminated in a life-altering move to Portugal in 2017.

From Alaska to Faro, Algarve: Jari Juhani Piper's Journey as a Globetrotting Cellist.

Join moviinn as we explore the unique journey of Jari Juhani Piper, an Alaskan-born cellist making waves in Portugal's Algarve Symphony Orchestra. Named the 2013 Young Alaskan Artist of the Year, Jari has performed solo recitals all around America and across the globe. Now living in Faro, Algarve, Jari shares his exciting experiences in Portugal, from its vibrant music scene to the joy he finds in surfing and making new friends.

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Faro Breakdown

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Culture and lifestyle: museums, nightlife, sports, cultural heritage

Faro is arguably the least popular city destination in Algarve, but it has a lot of cultural activities, nightlife, and sport events to keep one entertained.

Sports

Sport activities

From golf to tennis to football to watersports

Golf is huge in the Algarve, and in Faro there are quite a few beautiful golf courses. Football is also a big deal, and Faro is home to several football clubs. Tennis is practised quite a lot in Faro, and the city also holds marathons and races. More recreational sports in Faro include hiking, cycling, and water sports such as sailing, surfing, SUP (stand-up paddleboarding), windsurfing, and kiteboarding.

Culture and events

Culture

A variety of cultural events to choose from

There are many cultural events that take place in Faro, such as the annual Alameda beer festival in July, the seafood festival Festa da Ria Formosa in July, FolkFaro’s traditional music and dance festival in August, Feira dos Doces, Frutos Secos e Bebidas Regionais (sweets, dried fruits, and regional drinks festival) at the end of August, and Feira de Santa Iria in October, a festival dating back to 400 years ago.

Nightlife

Entertainment

A young and energetic night scene

Although more relaxed than other Algarve cities like Albufeira in terms of nightlife, Faro nonetheless offers a diverse range of options. The party scene generally occurs around the Rua de São Pedro, Rua Conselheiro Bívar, and Rua do Prior regions. Due to the proximity of the University of Algarve, the crowd tends to be young, university students. There are also more laid-back options in Old Town, such as Havana Club for Caribbean cocktails and live music, and Manoel’s Jazz Club for jazz.

Sports

Sport activities

From golf to tennis to football to watersports

Golf is huge in the Algarve, and in Faro there are quite a few beautiful golf courses. Football is also a big deal, and Faro is home to several football clubs. Tennis is practised quite a lot in Faro, and the city also holds marathons and races. More recreational sports in Faro include hiking, cycling, and water sports such as sailing, surfing, SUP (stand-up paddleboarding), windsurfing, and kiteboarding.

Culture and events

Culture

A variety of cultural events to choose from

There are many cultural events that take place in Faro, such as the annual Alameda beer festival in July, the seafood festival Festa da Ria Formosa in July, FolkFaro’s traditional music and dance festival in August, Feira dos Doces, Frutos Secos e Bebidas Regionais (sweets, dried fruits, and regional drinks festival) at the end of August, and Feira de Santa Iria in October, a festival dating back to 400 years ago.

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