What's On In Faro

February

Loule Carnival
Loule
Lively event with plenty of floats, parades, fancy dress and parties. Most of the action takes place along the Avendia Jose da Costa Mealha.

April - May

Algarve World Cup
Portimão
The PGA European tour makes a visit to the Algarve. With some of the world's best golf players on hand and the most stunning courses this is a must for all golf fans! Visit www.Jet2.com/golf for more information on cheap golf breaks and resorts in the Algarve.

May

Algarve International Film Festival
Portimão
Portugal's oldest cinema event, dating back to 1972.

July

Vilamoura International Showjumping Contest
Vilamoura Showjumping Course, Vilamoura
With first-class showjumpers from Portugal and overseas.

July

Moorish Nights
Cacela Vehla
Recreating the ambience of the traditionally Arab region in the 10th-13th Century. With celebrations through music, dance and various cuisine!

August

Festival do Marisco (Seafood Festival)
Olhao
One of the most important gastronomic events in the Algarve with rows of stalls selling all types of fresh fish dishes, folk dancing, singing and concerts by internationally renowned artists.

 

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Useful facts on Faro

Population: 40,000

Time zone: CET (UTC +1 hour)

Telephone area code: 289

Country: Algarve

Cafes/Bars: Try Rua do Prior for stylish, late-closing bars

Restaurants: Lunch is generally served from 12.00 - 2.30pm and dinner from 7.00 pm. Try around Rua de Santo Antonio

Shopping District: Rua de Santo Antonio for shopping streets.

Art Galleries: 3

Museums: 9

Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard

Average January temp: 12°C (53.5°F)

Average July temp: 24°C (75°F).

Useful information
Useful tel. no. for Faro

Emergency Number: 112

24 hour medical service:
289 803411

Airport Information: 289 800800

Taxi’s (to the airport):
282 420800

Taxis: 289 864533

British Consulate
(Lisbon):

021 3924159

Tourist Office:
289 803604

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