It’s not often there’s a budget flight available from our local airport, but we were in luck at the beginning of September when flights to Faro popped up. So, I persuaded my sister to join me on a short adventure.
We spent a long weekend exploring the old town, learning of its history including the influence the Romans and the Moors had on its layout. In the museum we saw an incredible Roman mosaic floor amongst other treasures. As Faro is part of the Algarve region, we headed out to explore part of the coast along ‘The Seven Hanging Valleys’ trail, with great views over the sea stacks and caves. It was a slightly overcast day, so the walking was much more comfortable than tackling this exposed coastline during the heat of the summer.
Another trip took us out to see the flamingos and to visit a beautifully, colourful island of holiday homes, where the gardens were so well kept. With an unexpected farmer’s market, a music festival we stumbled across and great food we had a busy but relaxing time for my first visit to this part of Portugal. And the real treat at the end of it? Landing in the UK and being 40 mins from home. Perfect!
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