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Faro is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast near Cape Santa Maria. The surrounding area is known for its mild climate, fine beaches, and Moorish-looking towns. Every September, a students' festival (Semana Académica da Universidade do Algarve) is held by students from the University of the Algarve. This event is one of the main events of the city. A large number of international students live in the city. Despite being small in size, the city has a lot of outdoor activities that you can enjoy.
We have accommodation options within a reasonable distance from the University of Algarve - Campus da Penha.
There are many bus stops near the university like the Estrada da Penha - Universidade stop.
Nearby landmarks include Direção Regional de Cultura do Algarve.
Our accommodation options are within a reasonable distance from the Universidade do Algarve
There are many bus stops near the university like the Pr. Alexandre Herculano stop
Nearby landmarks include Arco da Vila.
The people there are welcoming and are used to having tourists. Many international students can be found there which will allow you to meet people from all over the world. The city is relatively small, but has a good quality of life.
The cost of living is quite cheap in Faro. The groceries and food have some reasonable prices. Shopping there is inexpensive and you can find a lot of things to buy with affordable prices.
In fact, it’s better to go around the city by foot. You get to see the wonders of the old streets of Faro and meet many friendly faces.
Faro has the richness of the Roman era in its streets. You will enjoy walking around in its streets. Cidade Velha is one of the places you should visit; it is Faro’s old city where you can explore the mediaeval walls and see many historical buildings. Another place to visit is the Faro Cathedral which was built on the site of an Arab mosque. You can trace the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque features there. Parque Natural da Ria Formosa is a park that encloses 18,000 hectares of lagoons and marshland, salt pans, islets, and channels. Another place to visit is the Faro Jewish Heritage Centre. This is a unique century Jewish cemetery that was built in the 19th century. It has a tiny museum that includes items of the city's Jewish heritage. The island Ilha de Faro is one of the most wonderful places to go to. You can spend a beautiful sunny day beside the beach and the beautiful sheltered lagoon there.
The city is well connected by the EVA bus system. There are several bus stations that you can find in the city. Also, there’s a train station in the city. You can use trains to move between the cities. You can book your train from Rail Europe.