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Faro
Faro is a city in the south of Portugal. It is the capital of the Algarve region. The number of inhabitants is 46,000. The Algarve has less than half a million inhabitants. Faro is a medieval city whose origins date back to the 8th century. B.C. In 713 it was conquered by the Moors. In 1249, the city was recaptured and became part of the Kingdom of Portugal. Here you can visit the remains of the Byzantine fortifications, medieval monuments such as the Estói Palace, the small Sé de Faro cathedral. The main tourist destination of Faro and the Algarve is the sea, more precisely the Atlantic Ocean and its coast, along which many hotels and resorts are located. https://www.visitportugal.com/en/content/a-day-out-in-faro
Lagos
Lagos is an ancient city that lies on the Atlantic Ocean. Sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches and the tranquility of the Gulf of Cadiz have made Lagos a popular tourist destination.
Car: 90 km (56 mi), 1 hour
Train: 1h 40 mins up to 2h 05 mins
Bus: 1h 45 mins up to 2h 30 mins
Beach Praia de Faro
In Faro you can visit the busy and popular Praia de Faro beach which is 3 km (2 mi) from the airport and 9 km ( 5,7 mi) from the center of Faro.
Car: 9 km (5,7 mi), 10 min
Bus: 25 mins
Walk: 1h 20 mins
Vilamoura and Almancil
Vilamoura is a coastal town with many resorts and a port, it is one of the most famous resorts in southern Portugal. On the road from Faro is the little town of Almanciland is also known for its gastronomy and Church of Sao Lourenco there is a beautiful gilded altar from the 18th century.
To Vilamoura:
Car: 25 km (15,5 mi), 35 mins
Bus: 50 mins
To Almancia:
Car: 13 km (8 mi), 20 mins
Train: 12 mins
Bus: 22 mins
