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Faro Beach – Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Faro Airport

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Algarve

Montenegro

Faro Beach – Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Faro Airport

Moderate

4.5

(14)

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Faro Beach – Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Faro Airport

04:18

17.1km

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: August 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 2.36 km for 5.03 km

After 9.68 km for 5.03 km

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1.46 km

Faro Beach

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Very beautiful beach with a view of the Ria Formosa

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7.71 km

Faro Castle

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...worth seeing fortress with many historical buildings 👀

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7.71 km

Faro City Wall

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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 …

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7.99 km

Historic Cloister

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The former monastery is a bit off the beaten path, but worth a visit. Very well-made exhibition rooms about its history.
And it's free too. What more could you want?

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8.23 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 …

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9.41 km

Faro City Hall

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

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9.47 km

Sé Cathedral and Largo da Sé Square, Faro

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.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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17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

2.33 km

1.78 km

1.59 km

1.07 km

Surfaces

11.2 km

3.31 km

1.81 km

266 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 26 August

21°C

19°C

44 %

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Faro Beach – Arco da Vila, Faro loop from Faro Airport

Faro Beach

Faro Castle

Faro City Wall

Praça de D. Afonso III

Historic Cloister

Arco da Vila, Faro

Faro City Hall

Sé Cathedral and Largo da Sé Square, Faro

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