Faro

Columbus Culinary Bar

Columbus Culinary Bar has served refined food, world wines and author cocktails in Faro since 2004. Open daily 12:00-1am, bookable via TheFork.

Aperitivo (Giao & Giao)

Petiscos and cocktail bar in downtown Faro since 2016, with daily happy hour and TheFork reservations.

Pastelaria Centeio

Faro pastelaria trading since 2003, known for pastel de nata and fresh bread, also supplying wholesale to local resellers.

Yellow Bourbon

Specialty coffee and bistro on Rua Vasco da Gama in Faro, open since 2023 and run by the Tavares dos Reis family.

KFC

Fried chicken freshly breaded in-restaurant every day, with ten Algarve locations from Faro to Tavira.

Poke House

International poke bowl chain with build-your-own bowls and salads; Algarve flagship at Forum Algarve, Faro, plus two more Algarve restaurants.

Burger King

Home of the flame-grilled Whopper, serving Portugal since 1954, with restaurants across Faro, Albufeira and Portimao.

Restaurante Dois Irmaos

Faro's oldest restaurant, trading since 1925 in the old town, serving traditional Algarve seafood, cataplanas and fresh fish.

Ritmo Futuro

Forward thinking brand.

McDonald's

The world's biggest fast-food chain, in Portugal since 1991, with restaurants and drive-thrus across the Algarve.

Cidade Velha Rooftop

Rooftop bar and restaurant inside Faro's historic old town walls, known for cocktails, terrace seating and city views.

Tertulia Algarvia

Restaurant and cultural venue in a restored villa in Vila-Adentro, Faro's old town, open since 2013 with cataplana, showcookings and workshops.

EPICUR Boutique Wine Bar

Boutique wine bar in downtown Faro with around 200 labels, strong by-the-glass pours and a small sharing-plates menu.

H3

Portuguese gourmet burger chain (200g pure beef, grilled to order); Algarve flagship at Forum Algarve, Faro, plus four more Algarve restaurants.

Alameda

Michelin-starred fine dining in Faro blending traditional and contemporary Algarve techniques, open Thursday to Monday for dinner.

Adão Bistro Bar

Bistro bar inside AP Eva Senses Hotel in Faro, with Portuguese sharing plates by Chef Alberto Carvalho and views over Faro Marina.

Harune

Rooftop restaurant at the AP Eva Senses hotel in Faro, led by chef Alberto Carvalho, with terrace views over the Ria Formosa.

Senses Cocktail & Wine Bar (AP Eva Senses)

Fifth-floor cocktail and wine bar at AP Eva Senses hotel, central Faro, with panoramic views over the city, marina and Ria Formosa.

Pans & Company

Mediterranean-inspired sandwich and fast-food chain; Algarve flagship at Forum Algarve, Faro, plus three more Algarve restaurants.

CHECKin by Leonel Pereira

Fine dining restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Leonel Pereira serving dinner in an intimate 26-seat dining room.

Ria Formosa Restaurant

Fine-dining rooftop restaurant at Hotel Faro, with views over the Ria Formosa, a breakfast buffet and a menu of fresh national and seasonal produce.

Vila Adentro

Vila Adentro is a restaurant in Faro's old town built over Moorish tunnels, a Roman well and a 15th-century house, with guided tours included.

Neofun

@neofun

Laser Tag and Led Floor Games in Faro - Families, Groups, Birthdays and Team Building

BoatRent.pt

@boatrent

Skipper your own 17ft speedboat on the Ria Formosa: full-day self-drive charter from Faro, EUR 400/day, skipper available on request.

Algarve Cycling

Discover the Algarve on two wheels. From high-performance road bikes to effortless e-bikes, Algarve Cycling provides premium rentals and expert-led tours…

NOS Cinemas Fórum Algarve

NOS Cinemas' multiplex inside Fórum Algarve in Faro, with 5 screens (3 in 3D) and Dolby 7.1 sound.

Estrela da Ria Formosa

Ria Formosa island-hopping and dolphin watching boat tours from Faro, visiting Deserta, Farol and Culatra islands, direct or WhatsApp booking.

Ecomarine Algarve

Family-run dolphin watching and Ria Formosa boat tours from Faro's Portas do Mar Pier, claiming a 95 percent sighting success rate.

Formosamar

Marina-based Ria Formosa tour operator in Faro running dolphin-watching, bird-watching, island and private boat charters, licensed RNAAT no 123/2009.

Ocean Vibes

Dolphin and whale watching tours from Faro marina, run by marine biologists who also carry out photo-ID and acoustic research on local cetaceans.

Lighthouse | Art, Adventure & Algarve

Faro-based art tour operator running plein-air Sketchwalks and watercolour journeys across the Algarve, founded by artist Grazyna Ostrowska.

ClubsToHire.com

Golf club rental with a shop in Faro Airport's arrivals hall and hotel delivery across the Algarve, from EUR 50 per set per week.

HARP Technology Solutions

Your trusted local and remote technology partner known for approachable expertise, fast response times, and tailored solutions rather than one-size-fits-all IT

Nice Rent

Car hire at Faro Airport with online booking, a loyalty club and delivery across the Algarve and to Lisbon Airport.

Algarve Studios

Faro's creative studio: photo and video studio hire, professional equipment rental and full content production, built by creatives for creatives.

Óptica Faro

South African optometrist Dr Leon de Vos brings 30+ years of experience to eye exams, eyewear and contact lenses in the centre of Faro.

Amago Casa Lenta

A six-room slow-living guesthouse in Santa Barbara de Nexe, fifteen minutes inland from Faro airport.

CTT Correios de Portugal

Portugal's national postal service; flagship Algarve branch in Faro, plus Locky parcel lockers and Banco CTT services region-wide.

Algarve Auto Rental

Faro airport car rental with 23 years' experience, delivering directly to the airport or to your accommodation across the Eastern Algarve.

Clinica Dentária Central de Faro

Multi-disciplinary dental clinic in central Faro, open nearly 20 years, covering general dentistry, implants, orthodontics and children's oral health.

3HB Faro Hotel

5-star hotel on Faro's old-town pedestrian street, awarded a Michelin Key in 2025, with rooftop infinity pool and two in-house restaurants.

CIAL Centro de Línguas – Faro

Portuguese-language school in central Faro, part of the CIAL network, teaching general, business and combination Portuguese courses.

Algarve Family Transfers®

Private airport and golf transfers across the Algarve and southern Spain, with a fleet of modern vans, minibuses and private taxis.

AP Eva Senses

4-star marina-front hotel in Faro with 138 rooms, indoor pool, spa and Ria Formosa views.

Centro Porsche Faro

Authorised Porsche dealer in Faro with new and used vehicle sales, servicing and Porsche Design merchandise.

Hotel Faro (Occidental Faro)

4-star downtown hotel on Praca D. Francisco Gomes, overlooking Faro's marina and old town, operated under the Barcelo/Occidental brand.

SAAR Homecare

Home care agency covering the Algarve, Lisbon, Estoril and Cascais: live-in care, palliative care, complex care and medical transport.

OASIS

Algarve builder since 1986 specialising in bioclimatic villas, swimming pools and tennis courts, Passivhaus certified.

yor-car-hire

Car hire at Faro Airport (Park 4, 150 metres from the terminal), with delivery to accommodation across the Algarve.

International Law Office

Faro law firm (est. 2007) covering conveyancing, tax, corporate law, estate planning and residency processes.

Carclasse Mercedes-Benz

An authorised Mercedes-Benz dealer with showrooms in Faro and Portimao, offering new and Certified used cars, test drives, financing and a workshop.

Clínicas Dental Fusion

Two dental clinics in Faro and Tavira offering full specialities from implants to orthodontics, online booking, insurance agreements and financing plans.

Clinica Lusiadas Faro

Downtown Faro private clinic of the Lusiadas Saude group, with daily general and family medicine, plus paediatrics and ENT specialties.

T C G-Contabilidade e Gestão Lda

Accounting firm in Faro offering financial accounting, HR management and tax consultancy for Algarve businesses and sole traders.

Alandra Square Coworking

City-centre coworking space on Praça d'Alandra in Faro, with desk plans from EUR 70 a month.

Refood Algarve

Volunteer-run charity that rescues surplus food and redistributes it to people in need, active in seven Algarve towns.

AOA - Associação Oncológica do Algarve

Faro oncology charity offering breast screening, psycho-oncology, physiotherapy and nutrition support to cancer patients across the Algarve.

Santa Barbara Animal Help

Foster-based dog rescue in Santa Bárbara de Nexe, run by volunteers since 2016, funded by donations and a small shop of dog supplies.

MAPS - Movimento de Apoio à Problemática da Sida

Faro-based charity supporting people affected by HIV/AIDS since 1992, with a temporary shelter and delegations across the Algarve.

Refúgio Aboim Ascensão

Faro IPSS founded in 1933, running one of Portugal's largest emergency reception homes for at-risk babies and young children.

APATRIS 21 - Associação de Portadores de Trissomia 21 do Algarve

Down syndrome support charity based in Faro since 2000, offering psychological support, training and family guidance to people with Trisomy 21.

G.A.T.O. - Grupo de Ajuda a Toxicodependentes

Faro-based IPSS since 1990, running prevention, treatment and social reintegration programmes for people affected by addiction.

Associação Humanitária de Bombeiros Voluntários de Faro "Cruz Lusa"

Faro's volunteer fire and rescue association ("Cruz Lusa"), founded 1923. Emergencies always 112; this listing is for donations and non-urgent contact.

Banco Alimentar Contra a Fome do Algarve

The Algarve's regional food bank, collecting and redistributing food to local charities since 2006, based in Faro with a branch in Portimao.

Sul Informação

Portuguese-language digital newspaper for the Algarve, online-only since 2011, worker-owned and free to read.

Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa – Delegação Faro / Loulé

Local Faro-Loule branch of the Portuguese Red Cross, running social support, emergency response and a technical aids equipment loan service from Faro.

Corporação de Bombeiros Sapadores de Faro

Faro's professional municipal fire brigade, run by the Câmara Municipal. Emergencies always 112; this listing is for non-urgent contact.

Maxmat

Portuguese DIY and building-materials chain, flagship Algarve store in Faro, with further stores in Albufeira, Lagos and Portimão.

Bricomarché

French-founded DIY and home-improvement chain, flagship Algarve store in Faro, with a second store in Lagos.

Forum Algarve

Faro's main shopping centre, 5 minutes from the airport: 100+ stores, Cinemas NOS, a 20-restaurant food court and free covered parking for 2,500 cars.

Lidl Faro

Lidl's Faro branch on Rua Eng. Nuno Abecassis, a EUR 7m investment opened in 2023 with fresh produce, bakery and meat counters.

Pingo Doce Faro Penha

Renovated 2025 Pingo Doce with the 102-seat Comida Fresca restaurant, fresh bakery, butcher and fishmonger in Faro.

Fnac Faro

The Algarve's only standalone Fnac, inside Forum Algarve in Faro since 2014: books, electronics, gaming and ticketing.