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Faro is a beautiful historic town in the Algarve, and it is also the most popular place for holidaymakers to arrive due to its convenient airport. However, rather than staying in he town and enjoying everything that it has to offer, many people simply get on their transfer from Faro to Albufeira and all but ignore it. Here is a guide to the town to tempt you to stop over for a while before you travel onto your coastal resort. The Old Town If you only have time to see one area before hopping on your transfer from Faro to Albufeira, make it the Old Town. This historic area is absolutely beautiful and is the perfect place to go exploring. Enjoy wandering its cobbled streets, and admiring its mix of architectural styles and the decorated ceramic tiles, then stop off in a boutique to shop or in one of the tiny cafés for some refreshment and watch the world go by. The main attractions of the Old Town include the Cathedral (in which you can climb the tower and get a birds-eye view of the surroundings), the Bishop’s Palace, the Town Hall, the Arco da Porta Nova and the Municipal Museum. Beautiful Beaches You may be planning to head to a coastal resort in the Algarve to enjoy the beautiful beaches in the area, but Faro also has some stunning ones to tempt holidaymakers. Before you catch your transfer from Faro to Albufeira or one of the other resorts you might want to check out one of the following beaches: Ilha de Tavira, Ilha da Armona, Ilha de Faro, Ilha Deserta. Fabulous Restaurants Portuguese cuisine is delicious and healthy, and involves a lot of fresh fish. You will be able to find restaurants to suit all tastes and all budgets here, so if you get to spend a few days you may want to visit one or more of the following establishments. Camané – this beach restaurant serves classic Portuguese cuisine, and is especially well known for its seafood dishes. Located on the Ilha de Faro along with a number of other restaurants, it can be reached by boat or car. Le Marquis – this restaurant is located in a 17th century building, and it has a homely feel to it. The food is exquisite and it is one of the most popular restaurants in the area. Adega Nova – this centrally-located restaurant gets very lively and attracts a range of locals and tourists. It serves up traditional Portuguese cuisine. Discover the Best Don’t be too desperate to catch your transfer from Faro to Albufeira or any other resort in the Algarve before you have enjoyed exploring the town first. Even if you only have a day or two, there is enough to see and do here to make it an excellent place to spend some time looking around. Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct. If you’re looking for a transfer from Faro to Albufeira, Shuttle Direct provide pre-booked shuttles to major destinations all over Europe. Wherever you travel, Shuttle Direct can make sure that you don’t miss your car on your holiday abroad.
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