Faro Travel Forum

Hi,
3november (a friday) i arrive in Faro at 10 o'clock. I plannend my "vacation" in Huelva but I don't know how to get there. What is the best way? I prefer to be there as soon as possible (i'm only staying 4days) and somebody told me I can get in huelva in only one hour. I hope that someone can help me. Thanks Elke

Hi there. I am going to the algarve with a party of 11 friends and family, and we are looking for info about transfers from Faro aiport to the resort of Areias Sao Joao in Albufeira. It states in property info that Faro airport is 40 km away, about 35 minutes drive. We have booked a property there and was looking for info on either taxi costs or traveling by coach. As there will be small children with us can someone give me the average weather there during the season of late august (22nd) till the 31st august...thanx

How can I get from Faro or Albufeira to Fatima, how long will it take and how much will it cost?

Can anyone confirm which bus company operates Faro - Seville - Faro
and how long is the trip. ??
I have seen a posting naming Eva-Bus but not coming up on internet, perhaps
it has changed address.
Also any recommendations for overnight hotel in Faro. ???

Thanks

Luckily I managed to find Faro Island when I had a few hours to spare before my flight home. It's a great chill out place, and hopefully I will be able to spend a few days there early next year. Can anyone point me in the right direction for hotel/b&b accommodation directly on this "island". If not anywhere decent as close as possible.

Thanks,

Robby

Myself and my girlfriend will be taking a well earned rest in Portugal in October.

WE will fly into Faro , but at the moment we are easy about where to stay in the algarve once we arrive. Neither of us drive (don't ask) so we will be using public transport. If people could recommend some nice hotels, i don't care about stars etc just that they are clean and comfrotable and that the staff are friendly. If you have had a particularly good experiences in or around the algarve please tell us.

what we are looking for is to take advantage of the winter sun, relax on uncrowded beaches, hang out in mellow bars and generally just relax ( did i mention that we want to relax!).

any comments are gratefully recieved.

cheers in advance

gerry

I'm planning to visit Faro for couple of days in the end of august. After that I'll go up to Sevilla. I have allways wanted to try some surfing so I wonder does anybody know is there some quick 1-2 day long surfing courses for beginners available near Faro.

Hi how close to the campsite in Fuseta is the train station, and what places can you travel to from here?
Regards
Stan

I went to Albureifa via Faro a few years ago, hired a car and drove along the Algarve coast. Unfortunately, I can't say I found anywhere unspoilt. No areas of natural beauty anywhere (not without a luxury hotel plonked right in front of it, anyway). Perhaps I just wasn't going to the right places, but my overall impression of The Algarve was that it was once a dried-up wasteleland onto which developers built countless resorts, high-rise housing estates, golf-courses and not much else. God I hate golf.

For a 'lively' night out, Albufeira was ok: expensive cocktals in unsophosicated bars catering for the worst of the inebriate British Chavs ('Essex boys/girls' back then). Standard package-holiday fare, really.
A bit like Blackpool with better weather (as they say).

As Faro is so accessible by air for me and my mates, I would like to give it another chance. But I do wonder whether Faro itself has a more traditional and/or non-touristy centre. Or maybe there are towns inland which are large enough to accomodate a couple of night's eating and drinking Portuguese-style.
All I previously saw of Faro was from the taxi en-route to Albufeira. I just remember industrial units and the odd terracotta pot wholesaler as I gazed out of the window.

Anyone know anymore? Thanks, 5Portions.

I am coming to albufeira next week and wonder if any coaches do day trips into spain.

hi, i see there is a uni in faro and i was just wondering, if there are some dormitories where turists could stay during the summer (this option is possible in my country so, is there somithing like that in faro too?) thanx

Is there a dealership in Faro? Thanks.

Hoping to meet up with some friends...how best to make this journey. Is there a bus service . Dont want to stay overnight on way unless I have to.
Thanks G

I will be staying in Faro in June and I would like to visit Sevilla.Is there any bus/train from Faro to Sevilla?, How much is the fare/ticket?, is there any timetable available?

looking to visit faro between 22nd-29th december with family.can anyone recommend where it will be busy and things to do and see around this period?

Hiya folks...am flying into Faro in June and going to Praia da rocha. Have accessed the eva bus page and the pt train page...maybe i am a duh but i cant get answers haha. Has anyone used public transport to get to Rocha, if so...how,? wot,? and how much please ????

Does Faro celebrate the feast day of Senhora do Carmo on July 16? I read in one source that it does, but haven't managed to find anything else about it. If so, what is the festival like? If not, do other Algarve towns have festivals July 16? Thanks for all your help!

Hello VT members and friends,

On my trip from Lisbon to the Marbella VT meeting I am plannig to take a 1 day stopover in Faro.

For that night I am looking for an accomodation such as a guesthouse or pension which is located in walking distance to the train/bus station.

Any recommendations???


Thanks for your help

HORSCHECK :o)

Can I get a bus from Malaga to Faro, know I will have to go via Seville

There seems to be a lot of questions on transport to/from the ALgarve. I might ask a couple more if it's alright.

First of what is the best way to get to Tavira from Evora. I notice I can take the bus but I think I have to transfer in Lisbon and Faro (!!!) can I take a train to Faro from Evora and not have to transfer via Lisbon?

Also, are there ferries that run from Faro to Cadiz or Algeciras in Spain? If not do I have to bus it to Seville and then train/bus to Algeciras?

Thankyou for you help.

What are the transportation options to get from Faro Protugal to Malaga in Spain in August. Fly - which airlines?? Tain? Bus? or Car rental do not seem to want to do one way options.

Any information would be great.

Hello,
I want to know how to travel from FARO TO SINES in Portugal by bublic transport.
Please tell me what is the best way.

Thank you very much
Prabath

Can you tell me how can i get from faro aiport to Matalascanhas in spain. have to be not very expencive route. thanks for any information.

Hello to all,

On behalf of my parents who are not as young as they used to be! i wanted to find out the easiest and simplest route for them to drive from Vilamoura to Lisbon. Im not too bothered about cost as long as the journey is easy for them.

Also how long will it take and cost (tolls etc)?

any help appreciated

Regards,

I am finishing my Moroccan trip on May 20th in Casablanca and want to meet up with a friend in Faro. I don't want to have to fly to Lisbon and back down if I can help it. Does anyone have advice on a land route to get there, e.g. bus or train from the ferry landing?
Thanks for your help.

How do I find the distance and frive time from Faro to Fatima?

How does one get from Faro to Morocco the fastest adn cheapest way

I would like to spend a week in Algarve, Portugal between May 27-June 3. There will be 4 of us going. Which part of the Algarve is nice and less touristy? I heard Faro is very touristy. We are looking for a self-catering apartment/villa to rent for a reasonable price. Anyone know of any nice and cheap ones? Are air conditioned units hard to find?
Also, how can I get from Lisbon airport to Algarve? Is there a website for transport and do you know how much it will cost?

Thanks!

Can anyone tell me how much a taxi would be from Faro to Vilamoura? I am taking my husband there for his 50th birthday and would like to ensure I have enough money to cover all costs!

Hope you can help.

Hi fellow VTers

Well I've planned the Italian leg of my trip and now I'm working on the Portugal/Spain part :)

Where in the Algarve should we stay? I'd prefer to steer clear of the really touristy places.

Also I won't have a car while I'm there so is it easy to get around?

Thankyou for you help.