Faro

Faro sits beside the Ria Formosa lagoon in Portugal’s Algarve, where barrier islands and tidal channels separate the city from the Atlantic. The regional capital is more than an airport stop: its walled Cidade Velha preserves the outline of the old town, entered through the Arco da Vila. Within it, Faro Cathedral occupies the site of a former mosque and reflects rebuilding after the 1755 earthquake. The nearby Ria Formosa Natural Park protects salt marshes, mudflats and birdlife. Faro’s Municipal Museum is housed in the former convent of Nossa Senhora da Assunção. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Faro and the Ria Formosa.

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