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15 Best Things to Do in Faro Portugal — A Hidden Gem in the Algarve (2026)
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15 Best Things to Do in Faro Portugal — A Hidden Gem in the Algarve (2026)

Faro is the Algarve's understated capital — a walled old town, a cathedral overlooking a vast natural lagoon, and one of Portugal's most unspoilt nature reserves on its doorstep. We discovered Faro on a day trip by train from Albufeira and it was one of the best surprises of our Portugal trip.

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