 About Faro Faro, the capital of Algarve in Southern Portugal, is a charming town with perfectly preserved medieval walls and a great number of historic monuments. The main points of interest are: The Roman-Gothic Cathedral, The Renaissance Nossa Senhora da Assuncão Convent and the church of São Francisco from the 16th century. You can visit many interesting museums too and finally relax on the beautiful beaches of Faro. The international port of Faro offers very convenient transportation to the city and the whole region of Algarve. |