GroundsKeeper Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 I stayed in Albuferia last time but the transport to the game was a shambles. Never again, the stadium is the middle of feckin no where. Albuferia itself was good, it had a strip of pubs, live entertainment- but staying in Faro this time. Anyone stayed n Faro before is it any good ? / Lively at night? I arrive saturday night and fly home Tuesday, matchday Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) I stayed in Faro last time for five nights. Nice wee town, which I would happily go back to. Sadly, unable to attend next time. On the below map, plenty of pubs amongst narrow lanes and most were open late. Also, if you walk through the medieval gate at the southern end of the park shown below, that will take you in amongst the old walls. There is a waterfront bar and some restaurants in there too. Only regret... I never got around to visiting the Indian restaurant (Namastey) which is near The Anchor pub. Edited February 7 by Rich NATA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 P.S. in truth, there are more bars than the first map shows. Just explore the lanes. P.S. if you are interested in groundhopping, the SC FARENSE stadium (Estadio de Sao Luis) is just a short walk from the marina/park. Farense did play at the Estadio Algarve (where Scotland are playing) for a few seasons, but soon returned to their traditional ground (under fan pressure I suspect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silversand Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 9 hours ago, GroundsKeeper said: I stayed in Albuferia last time but the transport to the game was a shambles. Never again, the stadium is the middle of feckin no where. Albuferia itself was good, it had a strip of pubs, live entertainment- but staying in Faro this time. Anyone stayed n Faro before is it any good ? / Lively at night? I arrive saturday night and fly home Tuesday, matchday Monday. We're in FARO a couple of nights, Sun to Tues. Not been before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan cake Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Iv got digs booked in both while waiting on my mates finalising their plans, have an early flight home on the Wednesday morning so leaning to Faro at present. Think you can get the train from Faro to the stadium which should save a fair bit of hassle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 It's a very nice wee place... Apparently, Faro municipality has a population of just 70 thousand and Faro city only 40 forty thousand. Either way, I was there last time for 5 nights and thoroughly enjoyed it and not once did I experience an early night. Evenings in the LAB Terrace Sunset Bar... Followed by nights in the many bars in the lanes behind The Anchor. ... and don't forget the SC Farense stadium and the Indian restaurant next to The Anchor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzzzz Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 2 weeks in Germany coming up the same month... flight prices are far too high for a trip to Faro! Went hame via Faro after the Spain game, fine wee place, ok for a short stay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N4Footsoldier Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Booked Faro mostly due to proximity to the airport as I've booked a 7am flight out the morning after the game (all-nighter incoming). But I also had a feeling that Albufeira just wasn't convenient enough for the stadium so thanks for clarifying that those who have already been. I also try to avoid where possible spending my entire time in obvious TA drunken cesspits, and try to do a bit more with my time (at least until evening time) - so Albufeira seems like a very clear AVOID for me across the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 To give you an idea of scale, it will only take you 2 or 3 minutes to walk the length of the marina/park above. Everything you see on the maps are merely minutes apart. And to get to the LAB Terrace bar, be sure to walk through the old arch/gate at the southern end of the park. (IIRC, the bar is not accessible from the waterfront path). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bunnet Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 (edited) On 2/7/2024 at 2:41 PM, Rich NATA said: I stayed in Faro last time for five nights. Nice wee town, which I would happily go back to. Sadly, unable to attend next time. On the below map, plenty of pubs amongst narrow lanes and most were open late. Also, if you walk through the medieval gate at the southern end of the park shown below, that will take you in amongst the old walls. There is a waterfront bar and some restaurants in there too. Only regret... I never got around to visiting the Indian restaurant (Namastey) which is near The Anchor pub. Edited February 24 by The Bunnet I am daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bunnet Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Rocky and I, are going to Faro, if you want to send dosh...We will get your rounds in. So you will not feel left out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 8 hours ago, The Bunnet said: if you want to send dosh...We will get your rounds in. So you will not feel left out. That's very kind of you 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoonTheSlope Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Personally I think Vilamoura blows either of them out the water so heading there To answer your question though I’d opt for Albufeira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeJohnny Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I stayed a night in Faro last year on the way to what's become one of my favourite places anywhere - Tavira about 25 mins away by train. It is a cracking place loads of bars and very pretty although maybe not if your under 35 on the pull !!!! Faro was really nice but made Tavira feel like a youngsters place ! Nice bars. My biggest memory was a decent sized shop that only sold tins of sardines ! https://www.portuguesesardine.com/en/stores/faro/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeJohnny Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Just now, WeeJohnny said: I stayed a night in Faro last year on the way to what's become one of my favourite places anywhere - Tavira about 25 mins away by train. It is a cracking place loads of bars and very pretty although maybe not if your under 35 on the pull !!!! Faro was really nice but made Tavira feel like a youngsters place ! Nice bars. My biggest memory was a decent sized shop that only sold tins of sardines ! https://www.portuguesesardine.com/en/stores/faro/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottincarlisle Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 We stayed in Faro last time, Hotel Eva. There was a cracking Indian restaurant not far from hotel. We also took a trip Olhao on train, loads of places to eat & drink there also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P444lyg Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 On 2/8/2024 at 8:15 AM, dan cake said: Iv got digs booked in both while waiting on my mates finalising their plans, have an early flight home on the Wednesday morning so leaning to Faro at present. Think you can get the train from Faro to the stadium which should save a fair bit of hassle Only issue with train is they’re not very regular , the only one is at 20 past 4 takes 7 minutes but then it’s about a 20 minute walk from station to ground . Uber for me I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich NATA Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 For those of you who went; how was Faro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSJ84 Posted June 5 Share Posted June 5 11 minutes ago, Rich NATA said: For those of you who went; how was Faro? Good fun, really nice place. Wasn’t loads in Faro itself but there was still enough choice for pubs and restaurants. Tea by the marina on Sunday night was braw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcross Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 On 6/5/2024 at 1:21 PM, Rich NATA said: For those of you who went; how was Faro? Flew out to Lisbon for 1 night then train to Faro sunday,Guest house across the road from Faro station,found your map useful regarding pubs and everything was a short walk.Also very cheap beer .We only stayed 2 nights before catching the train back to Lisbon Tuesday,flew back Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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