Top Faro Arts & Design in 2026

Embark on a self-guided walking tour through Faro’s Old Town, where Moorish influences, maritime legends, and ghostly tales come alive. Trace the city’s resilient spirit as you explore centuries-old streets, grand arches, and sunlit plazas. • Hear the heroic story of a WWII bomber lost at sea • Walk through Largo da Sé’s historic charm • Discover secrets of Igreja de São Pedro • Stroll Faro Marina and uncover seafaring tales • Learn how the Earl of Essex burned the city in 1596 • Encounter eerie legends and Faro’s hidden past • Visit Arco do Repouso, tied to King Afonso III • Explore Comur Faro, home to artisanal tinned fish This atmospheric 45-minute tour is a hauntingly beautiful dive into Faro’s rich and mysterious past.

Explore the rich history and stunning landscapes of the Western Algarve on this day tour. Beginning in Albufeira, visit Silves to see its ancient cathedral and castle, then ascend Monchique for panoramic views from the region's tallest mountain. Travel to Lagos to discover its historical sites, including the golden church of Santo António and a 15th-century slave market. Visit Sagres, the southwestern tip of Europe, where breathtaking coastal vistas await. This tour features pickup in Albufeira and an informative guide to enhance your experience.

Meet Faro in a completely new way: during 60min you will go on a tour through 4 rooms where the senses are elevated. Without sight, let yourself absorb in the environment around you with the support of a blind Guide and a cane. Feel the intense aromas, explore interesting textures, listen to the details of everyday life unfolding. We encourage you to embrace inspiring daily reality of your Guide, ending the challenge with a relaxing drink at the bar in the dark, where you can share your impressions and ask questions, break taboos and expand horizons. The promise is simple: completed the experience, your vision of the World, and of yourself, will not be the same. You will be a more conscious person, more connected to your senses, and more prepared for the difference. Whether you’re an adventurer on a solo trip, a group of friends on vacation or a family on a trip, this is the ideal experience for those who want to expand their horizons, live strong emotions and make a difference in the World.

From the team behind some of the best-selling pub crawls in Lisbon and Porto, we’re bringing our signature nightlife experience to the Algarve this summer. Have a blast as you explore the city’s best bars and nightlife venues with the only pub crawl in Faro by enjoying great drinks, music, games, and an amazing atmosphere all night long with new friends. Kick off an unforgettable summer night in Faro as you bar-hop through the city with warm air, coastal breeze, lively music, and spontaneous street dancing setting the perfect vibe. Enjoy 6 included drinks to start the night either alcoholic (3 beers + 3 shots) or non-alcoholic options. Upgrade to Premium for 3 cocktails + 3 shots, or go Legendary with 3 beers, 3 cocktails, and 6 shots. Meet fellow travelers through drinking games, icebreakers, and party challenges, then skip the lines with VIP entry as local hosts guide you through Faro’s top nightlife spots from sunset to late-night dancing.

Experience the best of Ria Formosa Natural Park—renowned for its white sands and wildlife—on a boat tour that stops at two of the archipelago’s best islands, Deserta and Farol Island. You’ll have free time to snorkel, swim, or simply soak up the sunshine on the beachfront.

Swap the beach crowds of the Algarve for the Parque da Mina, a five-hectare heritage park tucked into the hills near the Caldas de Monchique thermal village. Meet farm animals, explore an 18th-century museum, walk suspension bridges over a waterfall, and step inside a decommissioned ore mine—all at your own pace, without the rush of a group.