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Faro
Faro lies at the heart of the Formosa
Estuary. Faro or "Óssonoba" for the
Romans, was probably first founded for fishing and defence.
A fishing village in pre-historic times, Faro became a trading
post for the Phoenicians and Greeks, witnessed the spendlour
of the Roman Empire and then saw Arab occupation. Faro survived
historical and natural calamities, until in 1294 it was conquered
by king Afonso III, who then proclaimed himself king of Portugal
and the Algarves.
Capital of the Algarve since 1756, the city has
hemerged from the vicissitudes of its history with the prosperity
which benefits strategic and political importance.
The construction of an international airport on the outskirts
of the city in 1965 made Faro a hub for tourist traffic across
the region.
With its rich artistic heritage and many museums, hotels, restaurants
and other facilities, not to mention the many attractions offered
by the surrounding area, from the long beaches of Faro, Farol
and Culatra Islands to Estoi
and to the important Romans ruins at Milreu,
Faro is also a city with a strong vocation for tourism.
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