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Faro in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Faro cover the lagoon, the caves and the towns. Here is how to spend three perfect days — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: old town & lagoon
  2. 2Day 2: Benagil caves
  3. 3Day 3: Tavira
  4. 4Dolphin watching

Day 1: Faro

The old town and a Ria Formosa cruise.

Day 2: the caves

Benagil and the Algarve coast.

Day 3: the towns

Tavira and dolphin watching.

Faro in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Faro?
Three days lets you explore the old town and lagoon, kayak the Benagil caves, and visit Tavira with dolphin watching.
What are the best day trips from Faro?
The Benagil caves, Tavira, dolphin watching and the Ria Formosa islands are the top trips.
How do I plan a 3-day Faro itinerary?
Spend day one in Faro and the lagoon, day two at the caves, and day three in Tavira.