Cidada Velha

Cidada Velha

Faro’s picturesque Old Town is well worth visiting: all narrow, cobbled streets, brightly painted doors and decorative tiles. The North African feel harks back to its Moorish days and Portugal’s rich cultural past. You’ll find lots of quirky little cafés here and it’s a great spot for al fresco dining too.
Arco da Porta Nova

Arco da Porta Nova

Algarve

Vila-Adentro, the oldest part of Faro’s old town, is enclosed within medieval walls and is accessed via three arches, one of which is called Arco da Porta Nova. It’s a small town gate that connects the city to...

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Arco da Vila

Arco da Vila

Algarve

A stunning way to enter the old town at Faro is through the Arco da Vila. The arch was built at the start of the 19th century, but as you wander through, there’s evidence of the Moorish walls that existed...

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Igreja da Misericórdia

Igreja da Misericórdia

Algarve

Stunning blue ceramic tiles depicting the stations of the cross line the walls of Igreja da Misericórdia (meaning Compassion). It stands opposite the Arco da Vila in the old town, and contains many important...

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