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Being the end of November we found Faro to be reasonably quiet. We used the tourist road train on our arrival to get out bearings, this proved to be inexpensive and useful.I We ate in the open at a restaurant in the square by the cathedral which We saw on the road train, very nice in the afternoon sunshine. We also did the 3 hour sea trip which was very enjoyable. On another occasion we sat at the bistro bar at the marina and people watched with a glass of two of red wine before a short walk back to the bus station. We used public transport to and from our hotel, which was clean and efficient, about €2.35 each way and paid in cash rather than electronically. The bus station is in a perfect location for accessing Faro on foot. There are lots of shops and narrow streets to explore and it is easy to walk around.

We just loved our 5-night stay at this charming location with such a welcoming hostess. Each apartment has a different decor, so beautifully executed! We were in the Romantic room and it was indeed that! The bathroom was excellent, lots of hot water with a rain shower as well as a pummel. The kitchen had everything we needed, even a mini dishwasher. We ate in some evenings, but there were so many good restaurants all around us. We particularly liked the A do Pinto restaurant where we enjoyed arroz con mariscos, but try their catalpana. They are famous for it. Great location with lots to do all around Faro, and so close to other places like Tavira and Largos. I strongly recommend it!

Shopping is fairly good with good options of coffee bars etc. coffee is priced between 1.5 - 2.5 euros and a sort of decent lunch around 15 euros, The little touring train is worth a bid at 4 euros and gives around 40 mins of a tour around the city and the old town. Taxis to the airport are 15 euros on the meter. General access in Faro is good and flat with mosaic type finishing to the walkways. The area is far less touristy than say Albufeira which I enjoyed so it's less attractive to kiddies. The marina area is very nice and an opportunity to dream.

A really fantastic weekend getaway if you want somewhere to relax with no crowds (the summer time might be different, I went in mid November). It has all the little shops, cafes and restaurants that any other big city would have. There are plenty of bars and terraces open until midnight or later for drinks. If you forget to eat or come in on a late flight there is a McDonalds open until 2am. Airport is a 10 minute Taxi/Uber away.

Faro is a compact city - bus/train/marina/old town/market all in very close proximity. Large shopping center Forum Algarve few bus stops or 20 min walking distance with a good food court there and inside is Jumbo supermarket with small café for a quick snack. Across the street is Pingo Doce supermarket where locals go for fish lunch. There is a good bus connection (Proximo) with airport/ beach/Ludo hiking trail (one stop before beach), ticket 2.35eur. Also only local city bus different routes 1.15eur (Nov 2022). If you like churches, visit Church of São Lourenço in Almancil, 15 min drive.

It is a good holiday city if you would like to visit some beaches or have a boat trip around the Nature reserve. Other than these, I am not sure it is a big deal. I would probably go back only in the summer.