Faro
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Hotels | May 2011
Faro
HOTEL EVA
With most of its balconied rooms looking over Faro's bustling marina, this is the city's most in-demand accommodation. There's a top-floor restaurant and bar with stunning sea views, and a rooftop pool. Doubles from €116.
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Visit | May 2011
Faro
CULATRA
Faro sits on the fringes of a wetland nature reserve whose expanses are protected by the sandspit island of Culatra. Various boat trips run here, offering the chance to chill out on one of the Algarve's best beaches, which stretch across the island's entire north coast. Bring the camera.
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Bars | May 2011
Faro
COLUMBUS LOUNGE BAR
This is Faro's coolest venue, with comfy sofas under the arcades of a former hospital overlooking Faro's central gardens and marina. Pop in for a leisurely beer or cocktail.
Address: 13 PRACA DR FRANCISCO GOMES. | Tel: +351 289 823337
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Restaurants | May 2011
Faro
HENRIQUE LEIS
The nearest Michelin-starred restaurant to Faro is a cosy cabin with superb evening-only French cuisine, prepared by the acclaimed Brazilian chef Henrique Leis. Try guinea fowl, lobster flambé with cognac and red wine risotto, and a mindblowing selection of chocolates.
Address: VALE FORMOSO, 8135-035 ALMANCIL. | Tel: +351 289 393438
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Visit | December 2010
Faro
THE ALGARVE WAY
The Algarve Way is a footpath that covers 255km, from the border at Alcoutim on the Rio Guadiana to Cabo de São Vicente, in the far south-west. Step one: download the tried-and-tested leaflets from the website. Step two: hike through some stunning scenery. Simple. And free!
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See | December 2010
Faro
NEW YEAR'S FIREWORKS
Almost every town in the Algarve has a seafront promenade (esplanada). These make for spectacular locations for fireworks, music and frolics to see in the New Year in style. Faro's event, on the Largo de São Domingos, offers live music and DJs to help you see in 2011 with a bang.
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Hotels | December 2010
Faro
MONTE DO ALAMO
This upmarket B&B offers spectacular views across the estuary town of Tavira and fine home-cooked meals by owner Rosario, whose green fi ngers have turned the kitchen garden outside into a factory for local flavour. Doubles, €75-110.
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Bars | December 2010
Faro
CHESSENTA BAR
Revolutionary-themed Chessenta Bar is perhaps Faro's key champion of live music. All the Che Guevara imagery may suggest this is a den of anti-capitalist conspiracy but the feel is hip and groovy.