Gateway to Algarve: A Faro Walking Tour

Stroll by one of Faro’s most iconic landmarks. Built in 1812, it has marked the entrance to Faro’s Old Town since Moorish times.

Pass by what was once a Roman temple, has endured invasions, earthquakes, and fires and was transformed into a cathedral in 1251 after the Christian Reconquista.

Walk along what once was a crucial link to the sea, allowing fishermen, traders, and the odd smuggler to come and go.

Catch a glimpse as you pass by a memorial to the fishermen who saved the lives of American airmen who crashed their bomber in the second world war.

Pass under the arch where a maiden supposedly cursed the area near the arch, vowing that those who rested there would never find true peace.

Pass by this museum housed in a 1500s former convent and journey through Faro’s rich history.

Walk past this statue, dedicated to King Afonso III who played a pivotal role in Faro’s history during the Christian Reconquest.

Walk through this beautiful garden, a space that has been a central part of the city of Faro for centuries.

Pass by this historic church, named after a fisherman by trade and a prominent figure in early Christianity.

Peek at the iconic chapel, lined with the skulls and bones of over 1,000 monks, carefully arranged into patterns, creating a haunting yet strangely beautiful display.