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Arco da Vila, Faro – Faro City Hall loop from Faro Airport

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Algarve

Montenegro

Arco da Vila, Faro – Faro City Hall loop from Faro Airport

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Arco da Vila, Faro – Faro City Hall loop from Faro Airport

04:17

17.0km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 2.36 km for 5.03 km

After 9.63 km for 5.03 km

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1.46 km

Faro Beach

Highlight • Beach

Very beautiful beach with a view of the Ria Formosa

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7.71 km

Faro Castle

Highlight • Castle

...worth seeing fortress with many historical buildings 👀

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7.71 km

Faro City Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

The city wall around the old town is still largely intact; particularly impressive in the south-west along the coast with promenade and railway line and in the east.

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7.89 km

Praça de D. Afonso III

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In the heart of Faro, Portugal's southernmost city and the capital of the Algarve region, there is a charming square known as Praça de D. Afonso III. Named after King Afonso III, who conquered Faro from the Moors in 1249, this historic square offers a fascinating mix of old charm and modern amenities. See: explorial.com/en/sights/faro-praca-de-d-afonso-iii-en

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8.17 km

Arco da Vila, Faro

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he "City Archway" or "The Gate to the Old Town" was erected at the beginning of the 19th century on a medieval entrance portal by order of Bishop D. Francisco Gomes de Avelar. The construction plan comes from the Italian architect Francisco Xavier Fabri.
In a niche above the portal you can see Saint Thomas Aquinas, who is said to have saved the city from the plague. The Italian Marble Statue is a representative example of Italian Neoclassicism in the Algarve.
Inside is the Islamic portal, which was part of the original Moorish city wall. Due to its well-preserved condition, it is one of the unique examples of Islamic architecture in Portugal.
With the »Arco do Repouso« and the »Porta Nova« there are two other entrances to the city.

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9.04 km

Dom Francisco Gomes Street

Highlight • Settlement

There are many shops and a lot to discover here.

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9.36 km

Faro City Hall

Highlight • Monument

Besides the town hall, there are many other sights to see in Faro 👀

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9.41 km

Sé Cathedral and Largo da Sé Square, Faro

Highlight • Religious Site

.You can visit the church and the museum as well as the tower.
The cathedral has several beautiful altars.
From the tower you have a wonderful view of Faro. A must when visiting the city.

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17.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

2.32 km

1.78 km

1.55 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

11.2 km

3.26 km

1.81 km

266 m

< 100 m

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Arco da Vila, Faro – Faro City Hall loop from Faro Airport

Faro Beach

Faro Castle

Faro City Wall

Praça de D. Afonso III

Arco da Vila, Faro

Dom Francisco Gomes Street

Faro City Hall

Sé Cathedral and Largo da Sé Square, Faro

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