Faro Old Town (Cidade Velha), Faro

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Faro Old Town (Cidade Velha)

Cidade Velha, Faro 2 hrs Free

About

A walled quarter of cobbled lanes, orange trees and a small cathedral, entered through a Moorish-style arch.

Good to know

  • Quiet in the evening
  • Storks nest on the rooftops

Nearby while you’re here

Combine Faro Old Town (Cidade Velha) with Capela dos Ossos and Ria Formosa Boat Trip for a full day around Cidade Velha.

300 m · 5 min walk
500 m · 7 min walk

Praia de Faro

Free3 hrs

6.0 km · ~27 min by metro/taxi
8.2 km · ~36 min by metro/taxi

Estoi Palace

~£31h 30m

9.2 km · ~39 min by metro/taxi

Distances are straight-line estimates from sample coordinates.

Sample hotels nearby