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Faro - Portugal

Tel: +351 0)289 800 800
Location: approx 2½ miles from Faro centre.

By Bus:

Buses can be caught from outside the terminal building. Several town buses operate between the airport and various locations in central Faro (passengers should check the timetable posted near the information desk at the meeting point).

By Taxi:

Taxis can be caught from outside the terminal building. Approx cost to Faro Town is €8.50

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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).

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