Faro
Faro Guide
Faro is a popular holiday destination in summer months for visitors from the UK and Northern Europe who come here mainly for the beaches, the best being the Praia de Faro. However, you can also explore the whitewashed towns with colonial and Moorish buildings and enjoy the natural beauty of the region with your car hire Faro. In Faro, follow the cobbled streets of the old town and see Faro Cathedral and the Bishop’s Palace. Take a boat trip from the jetty there, to the Rio Formosa nature reserve. Further afield you can drive out to the pretty Monchique Mountains.
Faro Airport Directions
The airport is an easy drive with your car hire Faro Airport and just 7 km from Faro’s centre via the N-125.
Faro Airport Parking
There are 2 car parks opposite the terminal building and P1 and P3 are for short term parking. On the exit road to the airport you will find the P2 long term car park.
Faro Airport Flight Information
There are many flights into European destinations with mainly charter and budget airlines, although 36 airlines operate there. Many flights are seasonal only and there are limited flights to Russia and Canada.
Hotels Near Faro Airport
There is no hotel directly at the airport but Hospedaria Frangaria and the Hotel Menaco are just a 5 minute drive away. Both offer free car parking facilities.
Faro Time Zone
Faro is on Greenwich Meantime and in the Western European Time Zone (GMT+0).