Visit Faro For Delicious Dishes And Appetising Activities

Situated in the beautiful Algarve region of Portugal on the Atlantic coast, Faro is widely known for its unparalleled luxuries and cultural attractions. You might not be aware, however, that the city is also a must-go destination for foodies. Here you can sample the more local Algarve cuisine or Portuguese dishes popular across the country. In addition, you can enjoy out-of-the-way boutique eateries and more refined, Michelin-starred hotspots.

Here are a few of Faro’s traditional delicacies you’ll want to dig into and some of the city’s best food-fests for your enjoyment.

Mouth-Watering Dishes

·         Seafood – The Portuguese love their fish, and the best seafood to be had in the country is quite arguably in Faro. Oysters are a local speciality, and the best catches come from Ria Farmosa near the city. You can also tuck into prawns, clams, and freshly-caught sardines in the summer months at a local Marisqueira – a speciality seafood restaurant.

·         Javali – Fish and seafood isn’t for everyone, so if you’re hungering for a different kind of meat, you should definitely try ‘javali’, or wild boar. It’s a classic Portuguese dish, sometimes grilled, sometimes stewed, but always delicious.

·         Piri-Piri Chicken – You’ve probably tried a version of piri-piri chicken back home, but it simply can’t compare to the original. The Algarve is famous even in Portugal for this dish, and is host to the renowned Festa de Frango da Guia (annual piri-piri festival).

Flavourful Attractions

·         Alameda Beer Festival – This festival takes place in July and features over 100 different types of beer. If you do yourself a favour and stop by, be sure to also check out the area’s local craft beer.

·         Cooking Classes – After sampling Faro’s mind-blowing cuisine, you’ll definitely want to take some home with you. What better way to do so than learning to cook it for yourself? Of the several places that offer classes, Tertulia Algarvia is probably your best bet.

·         Faro Market – Here you can immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of one of the Algarve’s traditional marketplaces. What better way to end your trip than to haggle with the vendors like a local?

How to Get There

Luckily, you can fly directly into the Algarve region from your local UK airport. Faro taxis are your best option from here. They’re the quickest and most convenient way to get to your destination from the airport; Faro taxi drivers can also provide a unique insight into the local culture and offer a few helpful tips – what’s not to love?

It’s advisable to pre-book each leg of your journey – it can be a hassle to find transport from a foreign airport. Faro taxis, when pre-booked, are generally seen as the safer and less stressful option.

Once you arrive in Faro and get freshened up at the hotel after your journey, be sure to venture out into the city for a bite to eat – after reading these options you’ll feel spoilt for choice!

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Lukas Johannes is a driver for Shuttle Direct, the number one provider of shared and private airport transfers in various countries across the globe. If you’re looking for an affordable way to get from the airport, Faro taxi drivers with Shuttle Direct can make sure that you get to where you need to go swiftly and safely.