Destination Faro

Practical information

Airport

Faro’s international airport is located 6 kilometres to the west of the city, right on the coast. Buses number 14 and 16 regularly go to the centre of Faro. The journey takes approximately 20 minutes. A taxi ride takes just under 15 minutes.

Public Transport

Faro’s railway station links the city with the rest of the Algarve and the rest of Portugal. There is also a good bus network, which is usually more efficient for journeys made in the area. In Faro itself it is best to go by foot.

Taxi

For longer journeys, it is advisable to negotiate the price in advance, because the taxi driver has a right to various surcharges, such as for returning empty, if the taxi meter is switched on. Tips, even small ones, are not compulsory, but are appreciated.

Post office

Faro’s main post office is in Largo do Carmo.

Chemist’s

In each district of the city there is always a 24-hour pharmacy (a farmácia, displaying a green cross), that is open according to a schedule that comes into force when other pharmacies are closed.

Dentist

Treatment by a dentist who works for the national dentist service is not very expensive, but is also not of the highest quality. At the Dr. Ana Medinas Clínica Dentária you can undergo private treatment.
Address: Avenida 5 de Outubro 25, 2F

Telephone

Country code +351, area code 289

Electricity

220 V/50 Hz

Opening times

Usually from 9h00 to 13h00 and from 15h00 to 19h00 on weekdays. However, many businesses are open continuously.

Alarm number

112

Tourist information office

Faro Tourist Office
Address: Rua da Misericordia