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Best Sea Experiences in Faro

Tips for your holidays in Faro

Faro is the capital city of the Algarve, south of Portugal. Faro district, better known as Algarve, holds beautiful cities and villages, including Sagres, Lagos, Alvor, Portimão, Ferragudo, Carvoeiro, Lagoa, Benagil, Armação de Pêra, Albufeira, Vilamoura, Tavira, Olhão, Vila Real de Santo António. Faro city has a lot more to offer than just an Airport where most travelers land when they come to the Algarve. Faro’s beautiful marina and the cute little old part of town offer a charming Portuguese flair and loads of cafés and restaurants.

Oceanwise, there’s a lot to discover! You can go on a boat tour in Faro to go dolphin watching or on a boat tour in Ria Formosa, a beautiful Nature Reserve with unique flora and fauna. On a boat tour in Ria Formosa, you will be able to spot a lot of special species, which is why boat tours in Ria Formosa are especially popular amongst bird watchers and nature lovers. Fishing in Faro is also very popular, just like kayaking in Ria Formosa. People who are looking for sea experiences on their holidays will have loads to do in Faro!

  • Our favorite beach: Praia do Farol
  • Our favorite restaurant: A Venda
  • Our favorite boat tour in Faro: Solar boat tour in Ria Formosa
  • Our favorite water sport in Faro: Half day kayaking in Ria Formosa

Getting around in Faro

The best way to discover the region during your stay in the Faro district is definitely with a rental car. With a car, you can go to beaches, attractions, and villages in the Algarve. However, if you are not renting a car, there are train and bus lines. The best way to discover the coastline, caves and beaches along the coast, is definitely the boat tours. And if you want to visit the famous Benagil cave during your stay in Faro, we explain to you how to get from Faro to Benagil here.

Best things to do during your holidays in Faro

During your holiday in Faro, we recommend discovering the beaches of Ilha da Culatra and Ilha de Tavira. In fact, Faro is surrounded by beaches for all tastes. You can find little islands, that you can reach by boat, crowded beaches full of lively beach bars or immense beaches with a few people like Cacela Velha. Below, we share some more beaches around Faro that we recommend.

In the area of Faro, you can find many resorts, including the famous “Vale Do Lobo Resort”. These resorts are very popular among golfers and families who seek a more luxurious stay in the Algarve. “Vale do Lobo” is the largest luxury resort of its kind in Portugal and an ideal destination for golf, holidays and property.

In and around Faro, you can find many historical landmarks and churches. Hereby a small list of some historical landmarks to visit: Arco da Vila, Arco do Repouso, Muralhas de Faro, Capela dos Ossos and Castelo de Silves. Some churches that you might want to check out are Sé de Faro, Igreja do Carmo, Igreja Matriz de São Pedro, Ermida de Santo António do Alto, Sé de Silves and Igreja da Misericórdia. For the ones who like to grasp some history and culture on a less sunny day, how about the Museu Arqueológico Municipal de Faro and Museu Regional do Algarve?

Centro Ciência Viva do Algarve (Living Science Centre of the Algarve), is a science museum located in Faro. This Museum is the perfect option for a day of too big waves or bad weather with the kids. With the Ria Formosa and the sea so close, the Museum features an exhibition devoted to the sea. It’s suitable for all ages!

The old city of Faro, “Cidade Velha”, is a beautiful city with narrow streets and beautiful city gardens. Some of the gardens worth a visit are “Jardim da Alameda João de Deus”, “Jardim Manuel Bivar” and “Parque Ribeirinho de Faro”.

The best boat tours in Faro

There are many amazing boat tours departing from Faro. There is even a solar boat that takes you to discover the famous Ria Formosa. And did you know that in the Algarve, you can even go on a boat tour to search for wild dolphins? The boat trips to search for wild dolphins also depart from Faro.
There is no better way to enjoy the sunset, than on a sunset boat tour in the Ria Formosa. Or even better, chartering your own yacht in Faro. The sunset turns the blue skies of the Algarve into a magical pallet of warm colors.

The best watersports in Faro

The best watersports in Faro are the kayak tours and the snorkeling tours. The kayak tours allow you to discover the natural park of Ria Formosa in a sporty way. If you are curious about the underwater world, snorkeling is a great thing to do in Faro.

What and where to eat

At Mercado Municipal de Faro, you can find the freshest local food. It’s a great place to go, to walk around, and see local farmers and fisherman selling their local products. Near Mercado Municipal de Faro, you can find typical restaurants, such as “O Palhacinho”. For the most authentic fish restaurants, go to Doca de Faro, the fish market. Here you can find the best local shellfish and fish restaurants, including “Marisqueira Faro e Benfica”. If you want taste, some regional dishes, we recommend visiting “Restaurante A Venda”.

Enjoy the gorgeous beaches around Faro

Thanks to its unique location the Nature Park of Ria Formosa, you'll find some of Portugal's finest beaches around Faro. Praia da Ilha da Culatra, Praia de Faro, Praia da Barrinha, Praia da Ilha do Farol, Praia da Barreta are a must. For a more luxurious setting, we suggest Praia da Quinta do Lago, Praia do Ancão and Praia de Vale do Lobo, located near to the fanciest resorts of the Algarve. Praia do Almargem, near Quarteira, is a must for families.

Whatever you decide to do during your vacation in Faro, we promise you will love the best watersports and boat tours! Sunshine and a lot of fun are guaranteed! For any further tips or requests, feel free to contact us anytime.

Our boat tours and watersports in Faro

Tour on a Solar Boat in Ria Formosa Lagoon

1h
10 max
Cover for Boat tour with fishing in fuseta

Boat tour with fishing in Fuseta

3h
18 max
Cover for Boat tour to the dolphins in Faro

Boat tour to the dolphins in Faro

2h
12 max

Kayaking in Faro to Ria Formosa

2h
10 max
Cover for Fishing trip in Faro

Private Fishing trip in Faro

4h
6 max
Sunset Ria Formosa

Private sunset tour in Faro on a catamaran

2h
16 max
Cover for Tour from Faro to Ria Formosa

Tour from Faro to Ria Formosa

4h
12 max
Cover for Snorkeling in Faro

Boat tour with Snorkeling in Faro

4h
10 max
sunset tour- Ria Formosa

Eco friendly Sunset Boat tour in Ria Formosa

1h
10 max
yacht charter in Faro catamaran

Full-Day Yacht Charter in Faro

8h
16 max
Ria Formosa

Private Yacht Charter in Faro - Half-Day

4h
16 max
Full day island tour in Ria Formosa from Faro

Full day island tour in Ria Formosa from Faro

8h
1 max

Ria Formosa Island Tour

3h
10 max
Ria Formosa Birdwatching Tour

Ria Formosa birdwatching tour on a solar boat

2h
22 max
Ria Formosa Sailing Trip from Faro Cover

Private Ria Formosa sailing trip from Faro

3h
Speed boat tour in Ria Formosa

Speed boat tour in Ria Formosa

1h
7 max
Ria Formosa Island Boat Trip

Ria Formosa Island boat trip

3h
10 max
Ria Formosa Birdwatching Boat Tour Cover

Ria Formosa birdwatching boat tour

2h
11 max
Come on board of our RIB Boat

Dolphin watching from Faro

2h
12 max
Faro boat tour Cover

Faro Boat Tour

1h
11 max
Powerboat Introductory Course in Faro

Powerboat Introductory Course in Faro

7h
6 max
Islands Private Tour from Faro

Islands Private Tour from Faro

3h
18 max
Private full day boat tour from Faro

Private full day boat tour from Faro

7h
18 max
4 Islands Boat Tour from Faro

4 Islands Boat Tour from Faro

5h
18 max
Catamaran tour in Ria Formosa

Catamaran tour in Ria Formosa with 4 stops

4h
12 max
Dolphin watching and island tour in Ria Formosa

Dolphin watching and island tour in Ria Formosa

4h
17 max
Catamaran in Ria Formosa

2 Islands Ria Formosa tour from Faro with visit to the salt ponds

3h
12 max

Birdwatching in Ria Formosa on a Solar Boat

3h
8 max
Private catamaran sunset cruise for 2 in Faro

Private catamaran sunset cruise for 2 in Faro

1h
2 max
Private Catamaran Proposal in Ria Formosa

Private Catamaran Proposal in Ria Formosa

2h
2 max
Private Island Boat Tour for Groups in Faro

Private Island Boat Tour for Groups in Faro

3h
11 max
Birdwatching and Nature Cruise in Ria Formosa

Birdwatching and Nature Cruise in Ria Formosa

1h
11 max
Sunset Cruise in Ria Formosa

Sunset Cruise in Ria Formosa

1h
12 max
Private Motor Yacht Cruise in Faro

Private Motor Yacht Cruise in Faro

4h
8 max
Private Charter in the Ria Formosa

Private Charter in the Ria Formosa

3h
14 max
Sunset Boat Cruise in Ria Formosa

Sunset Boat Cruise in Ria Formosa

2h
14 max
Ria Formosa Boat Tour from Faro

Ria Formosa Boat Tour from Faro

4h
10 max
Faro to Ria Formosa Boat Trip

Faro to Ria Formosa Boat Trip

3h
12 max
Sunset Boat Tour in Faro

Sunset Boat Tour in Faro

1h
12 max