FaroSights

Other sights in Faro

  1. A

    Trem Gallery

    In the old town, the interesting and attractively converted Trem Gallery houses temporary exhibitions by known locals and international artists – painters, photographers, installation artists and sculptors. It’s worth popping in here to see what’s on.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Igreja de Nossa Senhora Do Carmo

    The twin-towered, baroque Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo was completed in 1719 under João V and paid for (and gilded to death inside) with Brazilian gold. The facade was completed after the 1755 earthquake.

    reviewed

  3. Ilha da Barreta

    Ferries go out to Ilha da Barreta (aka Ilha Deserta), a long narrow-strip of sand just off the mainland.

    reviewed