Distrito de Faro

The Algarve

Southern Portugal

The County (State) of Faro, in central Portugal whose head office is located 277 km to the south of the city of Lisbon is one of the 18 counties (distritos) of Portugal.

The Strength of Tourism in Portugal

The entire district of Faro has its economy largely dependent on tourism, its 200 km of coastline is filled with beautiful beaches and towns. quiet. Further inland, in the mountains, other quiet and welcoming cities attract visitors who seek new discoveries in these sunny lands, with good food and some good wines.

Faro International Airport

Thanks to its International Airport, Faro and the entire Algarve are just a few minutes away from the main cities in Europe. an advantage very important for the region. To relax, have fun, spend a season or live, the Algarve is one of the most sought after destinations in all of Europe.

Algarve, Sun, Beaches and Summer

This is the traditional image of the sunny south of Portugal. Paradise in Europe for lovers of beautiful beaches, sun, summer, gastronomy and peaceful life for retirees from Central and Northern Europe. Heavily dependent on tourism, this framework helps but it also makes the economy extremely vulnerable to these flows, as demonstrated during the Chinese virus pandemic.

Faro, technological hub of southern Portugal

The University of Algarve has been playing a role in promoting and supporting companies and innovative initiatives to make the Algarve an innovative pole within the scope of new technologies. In the implementation phase, an important project aims to boost these activities in the region.

Location

The District of Faro, Portugal's main beach destination, is located in the south of the country, in the Algarve. limited to north with the Distrito de Beja, to the east with Spain, to the south and west with the Atlantic Ocean.

District of Faro

Municipalities of the District of Faro - There are sixteen municipalities (municipalities) of the District of Faro, to know:

• Albufeira
• Alcoutim
• Aljezur
• Castro Marim
• Faro, capital
• Lagoa
• Lagos
• Loulé
• Monchique
• Olhão
• Portimão
• São Brás de Alportel
• Silves
• Tavira
• Vila do Bispo
• V. R. de Santo Antonio