Right below these lines you´ll find statistics about Faro, and it´s region.

Name District of Faro

Capital Faro

Surface 5,000 squared kilometers

Region Algarve

Population Half of a million inhabitants approx.

Country Portugal

Language Portuguese. In some areas close to the spanish border they speak good spanish as well.

Most important cities Faro, Portimao, Albufeira, Lagoa, Lagos, Vila Real of Saint Anthony.

Airport International Airport of Faro

Number of municipalities 16

Most populated municipalities Loule, about 60,000 inhabitants. Portimao has 55,000 and Faro about 45,000

Economy Tourism

Beach Yes

Main Beaches Marinha in Lagoa, Island of Tavira in Tavira, Alvor in Portimao

Accomodation All types of accomodations available. Hotels, apartments, houses, chalets, villas and hostels...

Currency Euro