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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
Faro, along with the rest of Portugal has a relatively low crime rate, and you...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Ready to plan your trip to southern Portugal but not quite sure where exactly...
Last edited: 04 August 2006
Weather & When to Go 
With its location on the southern tip of Portugal, Faro is an excellent...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The  Faro Airport , located 6 km (4 miles) outside of Faro, is a regional...
Last edited: 05 August 2006
Getting Around 
Lace up or slip on your comfy walking shoes and get prepared to explore Faro by...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Public Transportation 
Faro, along with the rest of southern Portugal, is served by the private EVA...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
A number of festivals are held in the Algarve region throughout the year. A few...
Last edited: 19 July 2009
Museums & Attractions 
Given its maritime and cultural history, it should come as no surprise that a...
Last edited: 04 August 2006
Off the Beaten Path 
If you are travelling to the Algarve in Portugal it is likely that you will...
Last edited: 14 November 2009
Shopping 
Given that Faro is less of a tourist destination than the rest of the Algarve...
Last edited: 05 August 2006
Sports & Activities 
Golf, golf, and more golf are on order in the Algarve region. There are several...
Last edited: 05 August 2006
Faro Jewish Heritage Centre 
Oficially established in 1851, the Faro Jewish Cemetery is the only remaining...
Last edited: 20 April 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
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Last edited: 06 May 2008
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Inside Portugal: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency for Portugal is the Euro. In the ALGARVE  region  you can...
Last edited: 13 November 2009
Important Phrases 
A few basic Portuguese phrases include: Hello...
Last edited: 08 April 2008
Telephones 
This is some Useful Te... Information   oo ( zero zero ) is the International...
Last edited: 01 February 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping in Portugal is just as important as in other parts of the...
Last edited: 20 November 2009
changing money in alvor 
Changing Currencies in Alvor There is a small  kiosk right opposite the...
Last edited: 05 September 2007
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