Here’s a detailed 7-day itinerary for Faro, Portugal, from 6 AM to 10
PM, including historical monuments, gardens, nature, shopping, and
gastronomy. It also features budget-friendly accommodation and dining
options.
### **Day 1: Discovering Faro’s
Old Town**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café Aliança** (local pastries and
coffee).
- **7:00 AM** - Explore **Faro Old Town** with its medieval walls and
**Arco da Vila**.
- **9:00 AM** - Visit the **Faro Municipal Museum** (book tickets in
advance).
- **11:00 AM** - Stroll through the **Jardim Manuel Bivar**.
- **12:30 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante O Gimbras** (affordable local
cuisine).
- **2:00 PM** - Explore **Carmo Church** and its Chapel of Bones.
- **4:00 PM** - Relax at **Praia de Faro** beach.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Restaurante Afonso** (great value and local
dishes).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy an evening walk along the **Faro Marina**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 2: Nature and Scenic
Views**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Pastelaria Cinderela**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit the **Ria Formosa Natural Park** (book a guided
tour).
- **10:00 AM** - Explore the **Culatra Island** (ferry service available).
- **1:00 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante O Pescador** (affordable seafood).
- **3:00 PM** - Visit **Faro’s Botanical Garden**.
- **5:00 PM** - Relax at **Praia de Faro** beach.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Restaurante Casa da Cerveja** (great value).
- **8:00 PM** - Explore the **Faro Historic Center**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 3: Day Trip to Lagos**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café Pastelaria Belém**.
- **7:00 AM** - Take a bus or drive to **Lagos** (book transportation in
advance).
- **9:00 AM** - Visit **Ponta da Piedade** (scenic coastal cliffs).
- **11:00 AM** - Explore the **Lagos Old Town** and **Forte da Ponta da
Bandeira**.
- **1:00 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante dos Artistas** (affordable and
local).
- **3:00 PM** - Relax at **Praia Dona Ana**.
- **5:00 PM** - Visit the **Lagos Market** for local goods.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Restaurante O Camilo** (great value).
- **8:00 PM** - Return to Faro.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 4: Historical Sites and
Gardens**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café Central**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit the **Faro Jewish Cemetery**.
- **9:00 AM** - Explore **Palácio de Estoi** and its gardens.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante Estaminé** (affordable local
cuisine).
- **2:00 PM** - Visit **Faro Cathedral** and the **Carmo Church**.
- **4:00 PM** - Relax at **Praia de Faro** beach.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Restaurante O Santos** (great value).
- **8:00 PM** - Explore the **Faro Market** for souvenirs.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 5: Day Trip to Tavira**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café A Brasileira**.
- **7:00 AM** - Take a bus or drive to **Tavira** (book transportation
in advance).
- **9:00 AM** - Visit **Tavira Castle**.
- **11:00 AM** - Explore the **Roman Bridge** and **Tavira Town**.
- **1:00 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante A Gruta** (affordable and local).
- **3:00 PM** - Relax at **Praia do Barril**.
- **5:00 PM** - Visit the **Tavira Market** for local products.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Restaurante Brisa do Rio** (great value).
- **8:00 PM** - Return to Faro.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 6: Leisure and
Shopping**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Pastelaria A Padeira**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **Faro Shopping Mall** for a morning of shopping.
- **10:00 AM** - Explore **Jardim da Alameda**.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante A Caverna** (affordable and
local).
- **2:00 PM** - Relax at **Praia de Faro** beach.
- **4:00 PM** - Explore the local shops in **Faro’s Old Town**.
- **6:00 PM** - Dinner at **Restaurante O Chapéu** (great value).
- **8:00 PM** - Enjoy a relaxing evening at **Faro’s Marina**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation.
### **Day 7: Final Exploration and
Departure**
- **6:00 AM** - Breakfast at **Café Pastelaria Lagos**.
- **7:00 AM** - Visit **Faro’s Cultural Center**.
- **10:00 AM** - Explore **Praia de Faro** one last time.
- **12:00 PM** - Lunch at **Restaurante A Casa do Sabor** (affordable
local cuisine).
- **2:00 PM** - Visit the **Faro Art Gallery**.
- **4:00 PM** - Enjoy last-minute shopping and souvenirs in **Faro’s Old
Town**.
- **6:00 PM** - Farewell dinner at **Restaurante A Tasca** (great
value).
- **8:00 PM** - Relax at **Faro’s Beachfront**.
- **10:00 PM** - Return to your accommodation and prepare for departure.
### **Accommodation and Dining
Tips**
- **Accommodation**: Look for budget-friendly options such as hostels or
affordable hotels in central Faro. Consider **Hotel Faro & Beach Club**
or **Hotel Eva**.
- **Dining**: Utilize local markets, affordable eateries, and casual
dining spots. Check for deals and discounts online or use local dining
apps.
Enjoy your week in Faro with a mix of historical exploration, beautiful
nature, and local culture!
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