bestflights.co.za/europe/portugal/faro - Visit for more information Not only is Faro the capital city of the Algarve region but also the southernmost city in Portugal. The Ria Formosa lagoon, which is located next to Faro, is a nature reserve and boast with hundreds of different species for birds during the spring and autumn migratory period. Faro also has a beach, which is located about 7km's from the city. The beach consists of a long sandy spit, which can be reached through a bridge. What to see / do • Albufeira -- The tourist capital • Aqualand -- Water Park • Albufeira, Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago -- Beaches for windsurfing, waterskiing, jet-skiing • Loule Market - A market with stalls selling everything from souvenirs, shoes, clothes, watches and bags to fake designer stuff • Parque da Mina -- Theme Park • Vila do Bispo -- Beach for surfing and bodyboarding Events • Festival Med - A Mediterranean summer festival with music, dance and art. • Festival do Marisco -- A seafood festival • FIESA -- An International Sand sculpture festival • Loule Carnival - A carnival with floats and a fancy dress parade • Saint Irene's Fair -- 10 Day Festival with entertainment and exhibition

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