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Report 1702: Portugal: Land of Great Navigators, Royalty, Fine Wine, & Culinary Delights

By Paula G. Cullison from Arizona, Summer 2009

Trip Description: June 19 - June 27, 2009 Paula and her daughter spend about a week in Portugal, seeing the sights, enjoying the food, and getting to know the culture.

Destinations: Countries - Portugal

Categories: Hotels/B&Bs; Art Trip; Beach; Sightseeing; Independent Travel; 2 People

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Page 1 of 7: Faro

photo by Paula G. Cullison

Portugal - The Port City of Faro Welcomes you

As an independent international traveler, I always use public transportation. By searching the Internet I discovered that I could easily get from Seville, Spain (see Spain Trip Report in Web Resources section) to Faro, Portugal and then onto Lisbon by bus (i.e., air-conditioned coach) both legs were about three hours in length. We found the bus fares throughout the Iberian peninsula to be relatively nominal.

When planning the trip, I decided to spend some time in Faro, which in the southern part of Portugal known as the Algarve. Blessed with sunshine filled days and a gorgeous coastline, I can fully appreciate why this is a popular summer retreat for many Europeans.

Off the coast of Faro is an uninhabited island in the Formosa Bay. We took a relaxing boat ride and visited the Ilha Deserta. The beach was awesome! We spotted several bird species, including cranes and a variety of terns. People are allowed to use the beach and enjoy the day, but must leave, as the island is a national refuge for birds. The fishermen who fish in the waters can keep their fishing gear in lockers, but they too must leave before nightfall.

Faro has managed to keep some of its old world charm. Walking around the old section of the city, we noticed storks standing guard over their respective nests. This was an unexpected surprise, as well as a great photo op.

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