based on 9 experiences from female travelers
Noor
United Kingdom
Faro was beautiful for a quick recharge. The beaches are lovely, the people were so kind and I felt incredibly safe there even late at night. I was fine getting around on public transport. Although benagil caves were advertised as a must do I found it far too crowded to enjoy. There was an island hopping tour that was perfect, definitely look into that!
Posted: September 13, 2024Victoria
Bulgaria
Let’s first start with the fact I felt super safe. As every place on the planet there were some sketchy places, I recommend you to ask locals for them, they are super helpful but keep in mind that most people in Portugal don’t speak really good English. They have really good bars that weren’t too expensive. I didn’t use public transportation or something because everything is basically 15-20 minutes away. Overall, I loved it there and I would give it 7/10 because i like more cold countries and it was too hot for me 😆.
Posted: September 13, 2024Experienced: July, 2024Amy
Belgium
Especially around the airport it is quite a man's world. Since occupations around the airport are mainly male orriented (taxi, car rental e.d.), it is crowded with men. You almost see no women. It is not necessarily unsafe tho, but something to keep in mind traveling late. (I landed in the late morning, I don't know what it is like in the evening or at night).
Posted: March 20, 2024Experienced: March, 2024Nesma
Germany
Faro is a safe and cute town, I stayed at a guesthouse in the city center which was very nice and well equipped. There is also a a beach nearby. There are many restaurants, cafes and bars to explore and there are a couple of cute spots to see. I highly recommend that you visit “Capela dos Ossos de Faro (Bone Chapel)” if you’re in the area. The description on the maps states that “it’s a compact chapel built from the bones of Carmelite monks, featuring more than 1,000 skulls.” The ticket was only 2 Euros and it was very interesting! The town is small and you don’t need to stay for long and I got some insect bites during my first day in Faro so I recommend that you plan it as a short trip or a part of a trip and keep a bug repellent with you. :)
Posted: December 27, 2023People are not very tourist friendly. It was too cold in the hostel and it's so difficult to go on foot with a baggage, causes roads are built in stones. I only liked a marine biologist who works in a "Alive" museum who was very nice explaining me everything over there, had interest and patience.
Posted: October 25, 2023Experienced: September, 2023Mara
Argentina
I had a really good time in Faro, but this was because of the people I met, besides that there aren’t much things to do in the city, you can go to bars and dance clubs if you like that stuff, but If you are a curious person, is not so much for you, maybe go to the beach in a ferry but if you want to do something fun you have to pay for some excursion
Posted: April 28, 2023The Old Town was wonderful, definitely suitable for walks and had several excellent restaurants. I took a ferry to the island and went to the beach, it was beautiful. I also dedicated one day to go to Marinha beach and took part in a tour of the caves and dolphins on speedboats. It was very fun, and the caves were beautiful.
Posted: April 15, 2023Things to do: - Walk the trail of the Seven Hanging Valleys - Visit the Benagil caves and Praia da Marinha by kayak - Spend a day at the Ria Formosa Nature Park - Explore the streets of Lagos city and Faro's old town - Get lost in the villages of Ferragudo and Carvoeiro - Explore the Castle in Silves Safety: I felt incredibly safe. Recommendations: Faro is a fairly small town, but the coastline is beautiful. It's also a great place for surfing.
Posted: September 10, 2022To do: - Quinta do Lago - Vale do Lobo - Ria Formosa - Culatra Island - Barreta Island - Tavira Island - Church of Santa Maria - City Museum in Faro - Carmo Church Safety: I felt safe. Recommendations: Faro is a beautiful city, full of small squares and winding streets.
Posted: September 3, 2022Enough to travel alone, good for students and young people. You can walk on the streets freely without being robbed or mugged or even scared to get a picked pocket. Faro is a university city so will be always a "better" option in terms of security
Posted: May 3, 2024Brenda
I’m very friendly, but shy when I don’t know the person. But speak to much when I do. I love have fun, and go out with friends. I love driving around. Love cooking, music, drinks. Just living the best life
Dilara
Faro
2 days
Hi!, My name is Dilara and I'm interested in art, culture, fashion, health, languages, history, nature, nightlife, live music, photography, running, solo travel, swimming, technology, sunbathing, writing, education and dancing