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About Faro
A popular seaside resort town, known for its beaches, spa resorts and fresh seafood restaurants.
Faro is located next to the Ria Formosa lagoon, a nature reserve of over 170 square kilometres (66 sq mi) and a stopping place for hundreds of different species of birds during the spring and autumn migratory periods. The beach is roughly seven kilometres (4.3 miles) from the city, and consists of a long sandy spit reached through a bridge
The city has a public university, an international airport, a seaport, a marina, a railway station and complete inter-regional bus services.
Its 30,000-seater stadium was one of the venues of the Euro 2004 and is also the temporary home ground of the Gibraltar national football team. The stadium is also used for concerts, festivals and other events.
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Roots Hotel
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Conveniently set in Faro, Roots Hotel provides a continental breakfast and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. The aparthotel features family rooms and facilities for disabled guests.
The units at the aparthotel come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, a hair dryer and free toiletries. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with city views and an outdoor dining area. At the aparthotel, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels.
The aparthotel has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Church of São Lourenço is 11 km from the aparthotel, while Vilamoura Marina is 25 km away. Faro Airport is 12 km from the property. Read more...
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- Arco da Vila, Faro
- Bishops' Palace, Faro
- Historic Center, Faro
- Faro Cathedral
- Carmo Church and Chapel of Bones, Faro
- Faro Municipal Museum
- Lethes Theater, Faro
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